Key Takeaways
DeepSeek V3.1 Terminus 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 V3.1 Terminus
Benchmark Advantage
MiniMax M2.5
Context Window
MiniMax M2.5
Speed
MiniMax M2.5
Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | DeepSeek V3.1 Terminus | MiniMax M2.5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.21 | $0.30 | DeepSeek V3.1 Terminus |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $0.79 | $1.20 | DeepSeek V3.1 Terminus |
| Cache Read (per 1M) | $130000.00 | $30000.00 | MiniMax M2.5 |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, DeepSeek V3.1 Terminus is 32% cheaper overall.
DeepSeek V3.1 Terminus Providers
DeepInfra $0.21 (Cheapest)
Chutes $0.23
SiliconFlow $0.27
Novita $0.27
AtlasCloud $0.30
MiniMax M2.5 Providers
Minimax $0.30 (Cheapest)
Novita $0.30 (Cheapest)
Benchmark Comparison
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DeepSeek V3.1 Terminus Wins
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MiniMax M2.5 Wins
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | DeepSeek V3.1 Terminus | MiniMax M2.5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Intelligence Index Overall intelligence score | 28.4 | 42.0 | |
Coding Index Code generation & understanding | 31.9 | 37.4 | |
Math Index Mathematical reasoning | 53.7 | - | - |
MMLU Pro Academic knowledge | 83.6 | - | - |
GPQA Graduate-level science | 75.1 | 84.8 | |
LiveCodeBench Competitive programming | 52.9 | - | - |
MiniMax M2.5 significantly outperforms in coding benchmarks.
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DeepSeek V3.1 Terminus
Other models
Context & Performance
Context Window
DeepSeek V3.1 Terminus
163,840
tokens
MiniMax M2.5
204,800
tokens
Max output: 131,072 tokens
MiniMax M2.5 has a 20% larger context window.
Speed Performance
| Metric | DeepSeek V3.1 Terminus | MiniMax M2.5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | 0.0 tok/s | 71.0 tok/s | |
| Time to First Token | 0.00s | 1.67s |
MiniMax M2.5 responds Infinity% faster on average.
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | DeepSeek V3.1 Terminus | MiniMax M2.5 |
|---|---|---|
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| Tool/Function Calls | ||
| Reasoning Mode | ||
| Audio Input | ||
| Audio Output | ||
| PDF Input | ||
| Prompt Caching | ||
| Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | DeepSeek V3.1 Terminus | MiniMax M2.5 |
|---|---|---|
| License | Open Source | Proprietary |
| Author | Deepseek | Minimax |
| Released | Sep 2025 | Feb 2026 |
DeepSeek V3.1 Terminus Modalities
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MiniMax M2.5 Modalities
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