Key Takeaways
MiniMax M2.5 wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
- Faster response time
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
- Has reasoning mode
Mistral Large 3 2512 wins:
- Larger context window
- Supports vision
Price Advantage
MiniMax M2.5
Benchmark Advantage
MiniMax M2.5
Context Window
Mistral Large 3 2512
Speed
MiniMax M2.5
Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | MiniMax M2.5 | Mistral Large 3 2512 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.27 | $0.50 | MiniMax M2.5 |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $0.95 | $1.50 | MiniMax M2.5 |
| Cache Read (per 1M) | $0.03 | N/A | MiniMax M2.5 |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, MiniMax M2.5 is 41% cheaper overall.
MiniMax M2.5 Providers
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Mistral Large 3 2512 Providers
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Benchmark Comparison
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Mistral Large 3 2512 Wins
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | MiniMax M2.5 | Mistral Large 3 2512 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Intelligence Index Overall intelligence score | 41.9 | - | - |
Coding Index Code generation & understanding | 37.4 | - | - |
GPQA Graduate-level science | 84.8 | - | - |
MiniMax M2.5 significantly outperforms in coding benchmarks.
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Context & Performance
Context Window
MiniMax M2.5
196,608
tokens
Mistral Large 3 2512
262,144
tokens
Mistral Large 3 2512 has a 25% larger context window.
Speed Performance
| Metric | MiniMax M2.5 | Mistral Large 3 2512 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | 38.9 tok/s | N/A | |
| Time to First Token | 2.39s | N/A |
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | MiniMax M2.5 | Mistral Large 3 2512 |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Tool/Function Calls | ||
| Reasoning Mode | ||
| Audio Input | ||
| Audio Output | ||
| PDF Input | ||
| Prompt Caching | ||
| Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | MiniMax M2.5 | Mistral Large 3 2512 |
|---|---|---|
| License | Open Source | Open Source |
| Author | Minimax | Mistral AI |
| Released | Feb 2026 | Dec 2025 |
MiniMax M2.5 Modalities
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Mistral Large 3 2512 Modalities
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