Key Takeaways
MiniMax M2.1 wins:
- Larger context window
- Faster response time
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
- Better at math
- Supports tool calls
DeepSeek R1T2 Chimera wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
Price Advantage
DeepSeek R1T2 Chimera
Benchmark Advantage
MiniMax M2.1
Context Window
MiniMax M2.1
Speed
MiniMax M2.1
Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | MiniMax M2.1 | DeepSeek R1T2 Chimera | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.27 | $0.25 | DeepSeek R1T2 Chimera |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $0.95 | $0.85 | DeepSeek R1T2 Chimera |
| Cache Read (per 1M) | $30000.00 | $125000.00 | MiniMax M2.1 |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, DeepSeek R1T2 Chimera is 9% cheaper overall.
MiniMax M2.1 Providers
Chutes $0.27 (Cheapest)
DeepInfra $0.27 (Cheapest)
AtlasCloud $0.29
SiliconFlow $0.29
Minimax $0.30
DeepSeek R1T2 Chimera Providers
Chutes $0.25 (Cheapest)
Benchmark Comparison
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DeepSeek R1T2 Chimera Wins
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | MiniMax M2.1 | DeepSeek R1T2 Chimera | 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
DeepSeek R1T2 Chimera
163,840
tokens
Max output: 163,840 tokens
MiniMax M2.1 has a 17% larger context window.
Speed Performance
| Metric | MiniMax M2.1 | DeepSeek R1T2 Chimera | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | 63.7 tok/s | N/A | |
| Time to First Token | 1.45s | N/A |
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | MiniMax M2.1 | DeepSeek R1T2 Chimera |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Tool/Function Calls | ||
| Reasoning Mode | ||
| Audio Input | ||
| Audio Output | ||
| PDF Input | ||
| Prompt Caching | ||
| Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | MiniMax M2.1 | DeepSeek R1T2 Chimera |
|---|---|---|
| License | Proprietary | Open Source |
| Author | Minimax | Tngtech |
| Released | Dec 2025 | Jul 2025 |
MiniMax M2.1 Modalities
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DeepSeek R1T2 Chimera Modalities
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