GLM-5.2 vs IBM Granite 4.2 8B: Specs & Benchmark Comparison
| Characteristic | GLM-5.2 | IBM Granite 4.2 8B |
|---|---|---|
| Company | Zhipu AI | IBM |
| Release Date | June 16, 2026 | August 25, 2026 |
| Parameters | 753B | 8B |
| Multimodal | No | No |
| Context (input) | 1.0M | — |
| Context (output) | 131K | — |
| Input Price / 1M | $1.40 | — |
| Output Price / 1M | $4.40 | — |
| Average Score | 0.9 | 0.6 |
| Benchmarks | ||
| GPQA | 0.9 | 0.6 |
Visual Benchmark Comparison
GLM-5.2
IBM Granite 4.2 8B
GPQA0.9 vs 0.6
0.9
0.6
Verdict
IBM Granite 4.2 8B leads in 1 out of 2 comparison categories.
Overall Performance
Both models show comparable average scores: GLM-5.2 — 0.9, IBM Granite 4.2 8B — 0.6.
Recency
IBM Granite 4.2 8B is newer: released 8/25/2026 vs 6/16/2026.
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The GLM-5.2 and IBM Granite 4.2 8B comparison is updated for 2026. Data includes benchmark results, API pricing, context window size and other specifications. For more detailed information, visit the GLM-5.2 or IBM Granite 4.2 8B page. See also the complete list of AI model comparisons.