Key Takeaways
MiniMax M2.5 wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
GPT-5.2 Pro wins:
- Larger context window
- Faster response time
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
- Better at math
- Supports vision
- Supports tool calls
Price Advantage
MiniMax M2.5
Benchmark Advantage
GPT-5.2 Pro
Context Window
GPT-5.2 Pro
Speed
GPT-5.2 Pro
Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | MiniMax M2.5 | GPT-5.2 Pro | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.30 | $21.00 | MiniMax M2.5 |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $1.10 | $168.00 | MiniMax M2.5 |
| Cache Read (per 1M) | $0.15 | N/A | MiniMax M2.5 |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, MiniMax M2.5 is 99% cheaper overall.
MiniMax M2.5 Providers
DeepInfra $0.27 (Cheapest)
Parasail $0.30
AtlasCloud $0.30
Friendli $0.30
Together $0.30
GPT-5.2 Pro Providers
OpenAI $21.00 (Cheapest)
Benchmark Comparison
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Benchmarks Compared
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GPT-5.2 Pro Wins
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | MiniMax M2.5 | GPT-5.2 Pro | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Intelligence Index Overall intelligence score | - | 51.3 | - |
Coding Index Code generation & understanding | - | 48.7 | - |
Math Index Mathematical reasoning | - | 99.0 | - |
MMLU Pro Academic knowledge | - | 87.4 | - |
GPQA Graduate-level science | - | 90.3 | - |
LiveCodeBench Competitive programming | - | 88.9 | - |
GPT-5.2 Pro significantly outperforms in coding benchmarks.
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Context & Performance
Context Window
MiniMax M2.5
196,608
tokens
Max output: 65,536 tokens
GPT-5.2 Pro
400,000
tokens
Max output: 128,000 tokens
GPT-5.2 Pro has a 51% larger context window.
Speed Performance
| Metric | MiniMax M2.5 | GPT-5.2 Pro | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | N/A | 87.7 tok/s | |
| Time to First Token | N/A | 27.15s |
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | MiniMax M2.5 | GPT-5.2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Tool/Function Calls | ||
| Reasoning Mode | ||
| Audio Input | ||
| Audio Output | ||
| PDF Input | ||
| Prompt Caching | ||
| Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | MiniMax M2.5 | GPT-5.2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| License | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Author | Minimax | OpenAI |
| Released | Feb 2026 | Dec 2025 |
MiniMax M2.5 Modalities
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Output
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GPT-5.2 Pro Modalities
Input
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Output
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