Key Takeaways
DeepSeek V3 0324 wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
- Better at math
- Supports tool calls
MiniMax M2.5 wins:
- Larger context window
- Faster response time
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
Price Advantage
DeepSeek V3 0324
Benchmark Advantage
MiniMax M2.5
Context Window
MiniMax M2.5
Speed
MiniMax M2.5
Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | DeepSeek V3 0324 | MiniMax M2.5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.19 | $0.20 | DeepSeek V3 0324 |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $0.87 | $1.00 | DeepSeek V3 0324 |
| Cache Read (per 1M) | $95000.00 | N/A | DeepSeek V3 0324 |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, DeepSeek V3 0324 is 10% cheaper overall.
DeepSeek V3 0324 Providers
Chutes $0.19 (Cheapest)
ModelRun $0.20
DeepInfra $0.20
AtlasCloud $0.22
SiliconFlow $0.25
MiniMax M2.5 Providers
SiliconFlow $0.20 (Cheapest)
Minimax $0.30
AtlasCloud $0.30
Fireworks $0.30
Novita $0.30
Benchmark Comparison
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DeepSeek V3 0324 Wins
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MiniMax M2.5 Wins
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | DeepSeek V3 0324 | MiniMax M2.5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Intelligence Index Overall intelligence score | 16.4 | 42.0 | |
Coding Index Code generation & understanding | 16.4 | 37.4 | |
Math Index Mathematical reasoning | 26.0 | - | - |
MMLU Pro Academic knowledge | 75.2 | - | - |
GPQA Graduate-level science | 55.7 | 84.8 | |
LiveCodeBench Competitive programming | 35.9 | - | - |
Aider Real-world code editing | 55.1 | - | - |
AIME Competition math | 25.3 | - | - |
MiniMax M2.5 significantly outperforms in coding benchmarks.
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DeepSeek V3 0324
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Context & Performance
Context Window
DeepSeek V3 0324
163,840
tokens
Max output: 65,536 tokens
MiniMax M2.5
196,608
tokens
Max output: 131,072 tokens
MiniMax M2.5 has a 17% larger context window.
Speed Performance
| Metric | DeepSeek V3 0324 | MiniMax M2.5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | 0.0 tok/s | 57.3 tok/s | |
| Time to First Token | 0.00s | 2.30s |
MiniMax M2.5 responds Infinity% faster on average.
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | DeepSeek V3 0324 | MiniMax M2.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Tool/Function Calls | ||
| Reasoning Mode | ||
| Audio Input | ||
| Audio Output | ||
| PDF Input | ||
| Prompt Caching | ||
| Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | DeepSeek V3 0324 | MiniMax M2.5 |
|---|---|---|
| License | Open Source | Proprietary |
| Author | Deepseek | Minimax |
| Released | Mar 2025 | Feb 2026 |
DeepSeek V3 0324 Modalities
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