Key Takeaways
MiniMax M2.1 wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
- Larger context window
- Faster response time
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
- Better at math
- Has reasoning mode
- Supports tool calls
Kimi Dev 72B wins:
- No clear advantages in compared metrics
Price Advantage
MiniMax M2.1
Benchmark Advantage
MiniMax M2.1
Context Window
MiniMax M2.1
Speed
MiniMax M2.1
Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | MiniMax M2.1 | Kimi Dev 72B | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.27 | $0.29 | MiniMax M2.1 |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $1.10 | $1.15 | MiniMax M2.1 |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, MiniMax M2.1 is 5% cheaper overall.
MiniMax M2.1 Providers
Chutes $0.27 (Cheapest)
DeepInfra $0.28
AtlasCloud $0.29
SiliconFlow $0.29
Minimax $0.30
Kimi Dev 72B Providers
SiliconFlow $0.29 (Cheapest)
Benchmark Comparison
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Kimi Dev 72B Wins
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | MiniMax M2.1 | Kimi Dev 72B | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Intelligence Index Overall intelligence score | 39.5 | - | - |
Coding Index Code generation & understanding | 32.8 | - | - |
Math Index Mathematical reasoning | 82.7 | - | - |
MMLU Pro Academic knowledge | 87.5 | - | - |
GPQA Graduate-level science | 83.0 | - | - |
LiveCodeBench Competitive programming | 81.0 | - | - |
MiniMax M2.1 significantly outperforms in coding benchmarks.
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MiniMax M2.1
Other models
Context & Performance
Context Window
MiniMax M2.1
196,608
tokens
Max output: 196,608 tokens
Kimi Dev 72B
131,072
tokens
Max output: 131,072 tokens
MiniMax M2.1 has a 33% larger context window.
Speed Performance
| Metric | MiniMax M2.1 | Kimi Dev 72B | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | 68.1 tok/s | N/A | |
| Time to First Token | 1.45s | N/A |
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | MiniMax M2.1 | Kimi Dev 72B |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Tool/Function Calls | ||
| Reasoning Mode | ||
| Audio Input | ||
| Audio Output | ||
| PDF Input | ||
| Prompt Caching | ||
| Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | MiniMax M2.1 | Kimi Dev 72B |
|---|---|---|
| License | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Author | Minimax | Moonshotai |
| Released | Dec 2025 | Jun 2025 |
MiniMax M2.1 Modalities
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Kimi Dev 72B Modalities
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