Model Comparison

GLM-5 vs Gemma 2 9BWhich is better in 2026?

Comparing GLM-5 and Gemma 2 9B across benchmarks, pricing, and capabilities.

Verdict: GLM-5 vs Gemma 2 9B — which is better?

GLM-5 (by Zhipu AI) and Gemma 2 9B (by Google) are two of the AI models people compare most. Here is how they stack up on benchmarks, price and capabilities, and which one to pick in 2026.

Choose GLM-5 if…

  • you want the most recent training data — it shipped Feb 2026

Choose Gemma 2 9B if…

  • you are already invested in the Google ecosystem
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Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

No common benchmarks found

GLM-5 and Gemma 2 9B don't have any common benchmark datasets to compare. They may have been evaluated on different testing suites.

Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Model Size

Parameter count comparison

734.8B diff

GLM-5 has 734.8B more parameters than Gemma 2 9B, making it 7951.9% larger.

Zhipu AI
GLM-5
744.0Bparameters
Google
Gemma 2 9B
9.2Bparameters
744.0B
GLM-5
9.2B
Gemma 2 9B

Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

Only GLM-5 specifies input context (200,000 tokens). Only GLM-5 specifies output context (128,000 tokens).

Zhipu AI
GLM-5
Input200,000 tokens
Output128,000 tokens
Google
Gemma 2 9B
Input- tokens
Output- tokens
Sat Jun 06 2026 • llm-stats.com

License

Usage and distribution terms

GLM-5 is licensed under MIT, while Gemma 2 9B uses Gemma.

License differences may affect how you can use these models in commercial or open-source projects.

GLM-5

MIT

Open weights

Gemma 2 9B

Gemma

Open weights

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

GLM-5 was released on 2026-02-11, while Gemma 2 9B was released on 2024-06-27.

GLM-5 is 20 months newer than Gemma 2 9B.

GLM-5

Feb 11, 2026

3 months ago

1.6yr newer
Gemma 2 9B

Jun 27, 2024

1.9 years ago

Knowledge Cutoff

When training data ends

Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.

Unable to compare the recency of their training data.

No cutoff dates available

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

Zhipu AI
Larger context window (200,000 tokens)
Google

No standout differentiators in the data we have for this pair.

Detailed Comparison

AI Model Comparison Table
Feature
Zhipu AI
GLM-5
Google
Gemma 2 9B

FAQ

Common questions about GLM-5 vs Gemma 2 9B.

Which is better, GLM-5 or Gemma 2 9B?

GLM-5 (Zhipu AI) and Gemma 2 9B (Google) each have strengths in different areas. Compare their benchmark scores, pricing, context windows, and capabilities above to determine which fits your needs.

How does GLM-5 compare to Gemma 2 9B in benchmarks?

GLM-5 scores t2-bench: 89.7%, SWE-Bench Verified: 77.8%, BrowseComp: 75.9%, MCP Atlas: 67.8%, Terminal-Bench 2.0: 56.2%. Gemma 2 9B scores ARC-E: 88.0%, BoolQ: 84.2%, HellaSwag: 81.9%, PIQA: 81.7%, Winogrande: 80.6%.

What are the context window sizes for GLM-5 and Gemma 2 9B?

GLM-5 supports 200K tokens and Gemma 2 9B supports an unknown number of tokens. A larger context window lets you process longer documents, conversations, or codebases in a single request.

What are the main differences between GLM-5 and Gemma 2 9B?

Key differences include licensing (MIT vs Gemma). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes GLM-5 and Gemma 2 9B?

GLM-5 is developed by Zhipu AI and Gemma 2 9B is developed by Google.

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