GLM-5.3 vs Nemotron 3.5 Lightning (30B A3B): Specs & Benchmark Comparison
| Characteristic | GLM-5.3 | Nemotron 3.5 Lightning (30B A3B) |
|---|---|---|
| Company | Zhipu AI | NVIDIA |
| Release Date | August 14, 2026 | August 11, 2026 |
| Parameters | 753B | 30B |
| Multimodal | No | No |
| Context (input) | 1.0M | 262K |
| Context (output) | 131K | 262K |
| Input Price / 1M | $1.40 | $0.05 |
| Output Price / 1M | $4.40 | $0.20 |
| Average Score | 0.8 | 0.8 |
Verdict
Both models show equal results — the choice depends on your specific use case.
Overall Performance
Both models show comparable average scores: GLM-5.3 — 0.8, Nemotron 3.5 Lightning (30B A3B) — 0.8.
API Cost
Nemotron 3.5 Lightning (30B A3B) is 23.2x cheaper: input $0.05/1M vs $1.40/1M tokens.
Context Window
GLM-5.3 supports a larger context: 1M vs 262K tokens.
Recency
Both models were released around the same time: 8/14/2026 and 8/11/2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for coding — GLM-5.3 or Nemotron 3.5 Lightning (30B A3B)?
Direct comparison on the SWE-Bench benchmark is not available. We recommend reviewing other metrics on the comparison page.
Which model is cheaper — GLM-5.3 or Nemotron 3.5 Lightning (30B A3B)?
Nemotron 3.5 Lightning (30B A3B) is cheaper for input: $0.05 per 1M tokens vs $1.40.
Which has a larger context window — GLM-5.3 or Nemotron 3.5 Lightning (30B A3B)?
GLM-5.3 supports a larger context: 1,000,000 tokens vs 262,100.
The GLM-5.3 and Nemotron 3.5 Lightning (30B A3B) comparison is updated for 2026. Data includes benchmark results, API pricing, context window size and other specifications. For more detailed information, visit the GLM-5.3 or Nemotron 3.5 Lightning (30B A3B) page. See also the complete list of AI model comparisons.