GLM-5 vs MiniMax M2.5: Which Open-Weight Coding Model Wins at Real Tasks?

Published on 27.02.2026

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GLM-5 vs MiniMax M2.5: Three Coding Tasks, Two Models, One Clear Takeaway

TLDR: GLM-5 scored 90.5 out of 100 and MiniMax M2.5 scored 88.5 across three autonomous coding tasks covering bug hunting, legacy refactoring, and greenfield API implementation. GLM-5 builds more comprehensively and tests more thoroughly, while MiniMax M2.5 follows instructions more carefully and finishes in half the time.

MiniMax 2.5 vs. GLM-5 across 3 Coding Tasks [Benchmark & Results]