Key Takeaways
DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
- Better at coding
- Better at math
- Supports tool calls
MiniMax M2.5 wins:
- Larger context window
- Faster response time
- Higher intelligence benchmark
Price Advantage
DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale
Benchmark Advantage
DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale
Context Window
MiniMax M2.5
Speed
MiniMax M2.5
Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale | MiniMax M2.5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.27 | $0.30 | DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $0.41 | $1.20 | DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale |
| Cache Read (per 1M) | $135000.00 | $30000.00 | MiniMax M2.5 |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale is 42% cheaper overall.
DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale Providers
Chutes $0.27 (Cheapest)
Parasail $0.40
AtlasCloud $0.40
MiniMax M2.5 Providers
Minimax $0.30 (Cheapest)
Novita $0.30 (Cheapest)
Benchmark Comparison
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Benchmarks Compared
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DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale Wins
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MiniMax M2.5 Wins
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale | MiniMax M2.5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Intelligence Index Overall intelligence score | 34.1 | 42.0 | |
Coding Index Code generation & understanding | 37.9 | 37.4 | |
Math Index Mathematical reasoning | 96.7 | - | - |
MMLU Pro Academic knowledge | 86.3 | - | - |
GPQA Graduate-level science | 87.1 | 84.8 | |
LiveCodeBench Competitive programming | 89.6 | - | - |
DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale shows stronger mathematical reasoning abilities.
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DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale
Other models
Context & Performance
Context Window
DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale
163,840
tokens
Max output: 65,536 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 V3.2 Speciale | 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 V3.2 Speciale | 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 V3.2 Speciale | MiniMax M2.5 |
|---|---|---|
| License | Open Source | Proprietary |
| Author | Deepseek | Minimax |
| Released | Dec 2025 | Feb 2026 |
DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale Modalities
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MiniMax M2.5 Modalities
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