GLM 4.7 vs GLM 5
Side-by-side comparison of VRAM requirements, quantization, context length, and hardware compatibility.
Specifications
| GLM 4.7 | GLM 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Parameters | 358.3B | 753.9B |
| Context | 203K | 203K |
| Architecture | Glm4MoeForCausalLM | GlmMoeDsaForCausalLM |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Downloads | 66.2K | 199.0K |
| Released | Jan 2026 | Mar 2026 |
VRAM by Quantization: GLM 4.7 vs GLM 5
| Quantization | Bits | GLM 4.7 VRAM | GLM 5 VRAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2_K | 3.40 | 152.9 GB | 324.6 GB |
| Q3_K_M | 3.90 | 175.3 GB | 371.7 GB |
| Q3_K_S | 3.50 | 157.4 GB | 334.0 GB |
| Q4_0 | 4.00 | 179.8 GB | 381.2 GB |
| Q4_K_M | 4.80 | 215.6 GB | 456.5 GB |
| Q5_K_M | 5.70 | 255.9 GB | 541.4 GB |
| Q6_K | 6.60 | 296.3 GB | 626.2 GB |
| Q8_0 | 8.00 | 359.0 GB | 758.1 GB |
Verdict
GLM 4.7 needs less VRAM at Q4_K_M (215.6 GB vs 456.5 GB), so it fits on smaller GPUs. GLM 5 is the more widely downloaded of the two.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which needs less VRAM, GLM 4.7 or GLM 5?
At Q4_K_M, GLM 4.7 needs 215.6 GB and GLM 5 needs 456.5 GB, so GLM 4.7 is the lighter option to run locally.
- Which has a longer context window, GLM 4.7 or GLM 5?
GLM 4.7 supports 202,752 tokens and GLM 5 supports 202,752 tokens.
- What is the difference between GLM 4.7 and GLM 5?
GLM 4.7 is a 358.3B model from zai-org (GLM family), while GLM 5 is a 753.9B model from zai-org (GLM family). Compare their VRAM requirements above to see which fits your GPU or Mac.