GLM 5 Abliterated vs GLM 5.1
Side-by-side comparison of VRAM requirements, quantization, context length, and hardware compatibility.
Specifications
| GLM 5 Abliterated | GLM 5.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Parameters | 753.9B | 753.9B |
| Context | 203K | 203K |
| Architecture | GlmMoeDsaForCausalLM | GlmMoeDsaForCausalLM |
| License | Apache 2.0 | MIT |
| Downloads | 263 | 136.4K |
| Released | Feb 2026 | May 2026 |
VRAM by Quantization: GLM 5 Abliterated vs GLM 5.1
| Quantization | Bits | GLM 5 Abliterated VRAM | GLM 5.1 VRAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2_K | 3.40 | 324.6 GB | 324.6 GB |
| Q3_K_M | 3.90 | 371.7 GB | 371.7 GB |
| Q3_K_S | 3.50 | 334.0 GB | 334.0 GB |
| Q4_0 | 4.00 | 381.2 GB | — |
| Q4_K_M | 4.80 | 456.5 GB | 456.5 GB |
| Q5_K_M | 5.70 | 541.4 GB | 541.4 GB |
| Q6_K | 6.60 | 626.2 GB | 626.2 GB |
| Q8_0 | 8.00 | 758.1 GB | 758.1 GB |
Verdict
GLM 5.1 is the more widely downloaded of the two.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which needs less VRAM, GLM 5 Abliterated or GLM 5.1?
At Q4_K_M, GLM 5 Abliterated needs 456.5 GB and GLM 5.1 needs 456.5 GB, so GLM 5 Abliterated is the lighter option to run locally.
- Which has a longer context window, GLM 5 Abliterated or GLM 5.1?
GLM 5 Abliterated supports 202,752 tokens and GLM 5.1 supports 202,752 tokens.
- What is the difference between GLM 5 Abliterated and GLM 5.1?
GLM 5 Abliterated is a 753.9B model from skyblanket (GLM family), while GLM 5.1 is a 753.9B model from zai-org (GLM family). Compare their VRAM requirements above to see which fits your GPU or Mac.