Key Takeaways
MiniMax M2.1 wins:
- Larger context window
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
Grok 3 Mini wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
- Faster response time
- Better at math
Price Advantage
Grok 3 Mini
Benchmark Advantage
MiniMax M2.1
Context Window
MiniMax M2.1
Speed
Grok 3 Mini
Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | MiniMax M2.1 | Grok 3 Mini | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.27 | $0.25 | Grok 3 Mini |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $0.95 | $0.50 | Grok 3 Mini |
| Cache Read (per 1M) | $0.03 | $0.07 | MiniMax M2.1 |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, Grok 3 Mini is 29% cheaper overall.
MiniMax M2.1 Providers
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Grok 3 Mini Providers
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Benchmark Comparison
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Benchmarks Compared
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Grok 3 Mini Wins
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | MiniMax M2.1 | Grok 3 Mini | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Intelligence Index Overall intelligence score | 39.4 | 32.1 | |
Coding Index Code generation & understanding | 32.8 | 25.2 | |
Math Index Mathematical reasoning | 82.7 | 84.7 | |
MMLU Pro Academic knowledge | 87.5 | 82.8 | |
GPQA Graduate-level science | 83.0 | 79.1 | |
LiveCodeBench Competitive programming | 81.0 | 69.6 | |
AIME Competition math | - | 93.3 | - |
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
Grok 3 Mini
131,072
tokens
MiniMax M2.1 has a 33% larger context window.
Speed Performance
| Metric | MiniMax M2.1 | Grok 3 Mini | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | 42.6 tok/s | 197.5 tok/s | |
| Time to First Token | 2.18s | 0.45s |
Grok 3 Mini responds 364% faster on average.
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | MiniMax M2.1 | Grok 3 Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Tool/Function Calls | ||
| Reasoning Mode | ||
| Audio Input | ||
| Audio Output | ||
| PDF Input | ||
| Prompt Caching | ||
| Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | MiniMax M2.1 | Grok 3 Mini |
|---|---|---|
| License | Open Source | Proprietary |
| Author | Minimax | Xai |
| Released | Dec 2025 | Jun 2025 |
MiniMax M2.1 Modalities
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Grok 3 Mini Modalities
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