In this video, I'll be reviewing the new GLM 5 model, a massive 744B parameter open-weights model that is challenging industry giants like Claude Opus and Codex. I test its coding capabilities, agentic planning, and long-context performance to see if it's the new king of coding agents.

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Resources:

GLM Coding Plan: https://z.ai/subscribe?ic=NWKPDIY9WD

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Key Takeaways:

🤖 GLM 5 is a 744B parameter Mixture of Experts model with open weights, positioning itself as a "System Architect."
🏗️ The model excels at planning and long-running tasks, fixing its own linting errors and understanding complex architecture better than previous versions.
📉 While great at coding, it struggles with simple casual chat and frontend "gimmicks" like SVG generation due to its system-focused training.
🏆 It scores 3rd in general benchmarks but takes the #1 spot on the Agentic Leaderboard, beating out Opus 4.6.
⚡ Verified compatibility with tools like OpenCode, KiloCode CLI, and OpenClaw, making it a powerful and cheaper alternative for agentic workflows.
🚀 Real-world tests show it successfully building complex apps like a Movie Tracker, Go Calculator, and a 3-hour Tauri task.
💰 Pricing is expected to increase over GLM 4, but it remains a cost-effective option compared to competitors.

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GLM-5 is a 744B parameter mixture-of-experts model (40B active) that excels at system architecture and long-running coding tasks. Early testing shows it outperforms Claude Opus 4.6 in agentic workflows, particularly for complex multi-file projects, though it struggles with simple chat and front-end tasks like SVG generation. The model will be open-weights and available via API at competitive pricing.

GLM-5 (Fully Tested): I GOT EARLY ACCESS & YES, IT BEATS 4.6 OPUS!

<p>no it doesn’t beat it and it’s slop videos</p>
