Key Takeaways
MiniMax M2.1 wins:
- Cheaper output tokens
- Larger context window
- Faster response time
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
INTELLECT-3 wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Better at math
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 | INTELLECT-3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.27 | $0.20 | INTELLECT-3 |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $0.95 | $1.10 | MiniMax M2.1 |
| Cache Read (per 1M) | $0.03 | N/A | MiniMax M2.1 |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, INTELLECT-3 is 3% cheaper overall.
MiniMax M2.1 Providers
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INTELLECT-3 Providers
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Benchmark Comparison
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INTELLECT-3 Wins
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | MiniMax M2.1 | INTELLECT-3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Intelligence Index Overall intelligence score | 39.4 | 22.2 | |
Coding Index Code generation & understanding | 32.8 | 19.1 | |
Math Index Mathematical reasoning | 82.7 | 88.0 | |
MMLU Pro Academic knowledge | 87.5 | 82.2 | |
GPQA Graduate-level science | 83.0 | 76.1 | |
LiveCodeBench Competitive programming | 81.0 | 77.7 |
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
INTELLECT-3
131,072
tokens
MiniMax M2.1 has a 33% larger context window.
Speed Performance
| Metric | MiniMax M2.1 | INTELLECT-3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | 41.7 tok/s | 0.0 tok/s | |
| Time to First Token | 2.22s | 0.00s |
MiniMax M2.1 responds Infinity% faster on average.
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | MiniMax M2.1 | INTELLECT-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Tool/Function Calls | ||
| Reasoning Mode | ||
| Audio Input | ||
| Audio Output | ||
| PDF Input | ||
| Prompt Caching | ||
| Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | MiniMax M2.1 | INTELLECT-3 |
|---|---|---|
| License | Open Source | Open Source |
| Author | Minimax | Prime-intellect |
| Released | Dec 2025 | Nov 2025 |
MiniMax M2.1 Modalities
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INTELLECT-3 Modalities
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