Zhipu Releases GLM-5.3-FlashX With 5x Faster Inference and 2.5x Higher Pricing
On September 18, 2026, Zhipu officially announced the release of GLM-5.3-FlashX, with its API fully opened at the same time. The launch involves expanded computing capacity, improved inference speed and a pricing adjustment. The new version reaches a maximum inference speed of 200 tokens per second, five times that of the existing GLM-5.3-Flash, while its pricing rises to 2.5 times that of the original version.
Why this event matters
The event has a measured impact on 3 industrys. The strongest current signal is positive for Artificial Intelligence, with intensity 60/100 and 70% confidence over a short term horizon.
Technology · 10.4
Artificial Intelligence
- Direction
- positive
- Intensity
- 60
- Confidence
- 70%
- Horizon
- Short term
Cloud Services & Data Centres
- Direction
- positive
- Intensity
- 50
- Confidence
- 65%
- Horizon
- Short term
Semiconductor Value Chain
- Direction
- positive
- Intensity
- 40
- Confidence
- 60%
- Horizon
- Medium term
Impact figures are analytical estimates that combine direction, intensity, confidence and event importance. They are not investment advice.