Key Takeaways
MiniMax M2.1 wins:
- Cheaper output tokens
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
- Better at math
- Has reasoning mode
Grok Code Fast 1 wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Larger context window
- Faster response time
Price Advantage
MiniMax M2.1
Benchmark Advantage
MiniMax M2.1
Context Window
Grok Code Fast 1
Speed
Grok Code Fast 1
Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | MiniMax M2.1 | Grok Code Fast 1 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.27 | $0.20 | Grok Code Fast 1 |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $1.10 | $1.50 | MiniMax M2.1 |
| Cache Read (per 1M) | N/A | $20000.00 | Grok Code Fast 1 |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, MiniMax M2.1 is 9% cheaper overall.
MiniMax M2.1 Providers
Chutes $0.27 (Cheapest)
DeepInfra $0.28
AtlasCloud $0.29
SiliconFlow $0.29
Minimax $0.30
Grok Code Fast 1 Providers
xAI $0.20 (Cheapest)
Benchmark Comparison
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Benchmarks Compared
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MiniMax M2.1 Wins
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Grok Code Fast 1 Wins
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | MiniMax M2.1 | Grok Code Fast 1 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Intelligence Index Overall intelligence score | 39.5 | 28.7 | |
Coding Index Code generation & understanding | 32.8 | 23.7 | |
Math Index Mathematical reasoning | 82.7 | 43.3 | |
MMLU Pro Academic knowledge | 87.5 | 79.3 | |
GPQA Graduate-level science | 83.0 | 72.7 | |
LiveCodeBench Competitive programming | 81.0 | 65.7 |
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
Max output: 196,608 tokens
Grok Code Fast 1
256,000
tokens
Max output: 10,000 tokens
Grok Code Fast 1 has a 23% larger context window.
Speed Performance
| Metric | MiniMax M2.1 | Grok Code Fast 1 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | 68.1 tok/s | 287.7 tok/s | |
| Time to First Token | 1.45s | 6.68s |
Grok Code Fast 1 responds 322% faster on average.
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | MiniMax M2.1 | Grok Code Fast 1 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Code Fast 1 |
|---|---|---|
| License | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Author | Minimax | Xai |
| Released | Dec 2025 | Aug 2025 |
MiniMax M2.1 Modalities
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Grok Code Fast 1 Modalities
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