Key Takeaways
MiniMax M2.1 wins:
- Cheaper output tokens
- Larger context window
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
- Better at math
- Has reasoning mode
- Supports tool calls
GPT-5.4 Nano wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Faster response time
Price Advantage
MiniMax M2.1
Benchmark Advantage
MiniMax M2.1
Context Window
MiniMax M2.1
Speed
GPT-5.4 Nano
Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | MiniMax M2.1 | GPT-5.4 Nano | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.27 | $0.20 | GPT-5.4 Nano |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $0.95 | $1.25 | MiniMax M2.1 |
| Cache Read (per 1M) | $0.03 | $0.02 | GPT-5.4 Nano |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, MiniMax M2.1 is 5% cheaper overall.
MiniMax M2.1 Providers
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GPT-5.4 Nano Providers
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Benchmark Comparison
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Benchmarks Compared
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MiniMax M2.1 Wins
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GPT-5.4 Nano Wins
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | MiniMax M2.1 | GPT-5.4 Nano | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Intelligence Index Overall intelligence score | 39.4 | 24.4 | |
Coding Index Code generation & understanding | 32.8 | 27.9 | |
Math Index Mathematical reasoning | 82.7 | - | - |
MMLU Pro Academic knowledge | 87.5 | - | - |
GPQA Graduate-level science | 83.0 | 55.8 | |
LiveCodeBench Competitive programming | 81.0 | - | - |
MiniMax M2.1 shows stronger mathematical reasoning abilities.
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MiniMax M2.1
Other models
Context & Performance
Context Window
MiniMax M2.1
196,608
tokens
GPT-5.4 Nano
N/A
tokens
Speed Performance
| Metric | MiniMax M2.1 | GPT-5.4 Nano | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | 41.3 tok/s | 206.2 tok/s | |
| Time to First Token | 2.60s | 0.42s |
GPT-5.4 Nano responds 399% faster on average.
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | MiniMax M2.1 | GPT-5.4 Nano |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Tool/Function Calls | ||
| Reasoning Mode | ||
| Audio Input | ||
| Audio Output | ||
| PDF Input | ||
| Prompt Caching | ||
| Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | MiniMax M2.1 | GPT-5.4 Nano |
|---|---|---|
| License | Open Source | Proprietary |
| Author | Minimax | OpenAI |
| Released | Dec 2025 | Unknown |
MiniMax M2.1 Modalities
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GPT-5.4 Nano Modalities
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Output