Key Takeaways
MiniMax M2.5 wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
- Larger context window
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
Mistral Medium 3 wins:
- Faster response time
- Better at math
- Supports vision
- Supports tool calls
Price Advantage
MiniMax M2.5
Benchmark Advantage
MiniMax M2.5
Context Window
MiniMax M2.5
Speed
Mistral Medium 3
Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | MiniMax M2.5 | Mistral Medium 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.20 | $0.40 | MiniMax M2.5 |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $1.00 | $2.00 | MiniMax M2.5 |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, MiniMax M2.5 is 50% cheaper overall.
MiniMax M2.5 Providers
SiliconFlow $0.20 (Cheapest)
Minimax $0.30
AtlasCloud $0.30
Fireworks $0.30
Novita $0.30
Mistral Medium 3 Providers
Mistral $0.40 (Cheapest)
Benchmark Comparison
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Benchmarks Compared
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MiniMax M2.5 Wins
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Mistral Medium 3 Wins
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | MiniMax M2.5 | Mistral Medium 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Intelligence Index Overall intelligence score | 42.0 | 18.7 | |
Coding Index Code generation & understanding | 37.4 | 13.6 | |
Math Index Mathematical reasoning | - | 30.3 | - |
MMLU Pro Academic knowledge | - | 76.0 | - |
GPQA Graduate-level science | 84.8 | 57.8 | |
LiveCodeBench Competitive programming | - | 40.0 | - |
AIME Competition math | - | 44.0 | - |
MiniMax M2.5 significantly outperforms in coding benchmarks.
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Context & Performance
Context Window
MiniMax M2.5
196,608
tokens
Max output: 131,072 tokens
Mistral Medium 3
131,072
tokens
MiniMax M2.5 has a 33% larger context window.
Speed Performance
| Metric | MiniMax M2.5 | Mistral Medium 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | 57.3 tok/s | 90.5 tok/s | |
| Time to First Token | 2.30s | 0.38s |
Mistral Medium 3 responds 58% faster on average.
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | MiniMax M2.5 | Mistral Medium 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Medium 3 |
|---|---|---|
| License | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Author | Minimax | Mistral AI |
| Released | Feb 2026 | May 2025 |
MiniMax M2.5 Modalities
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Mistral Medium 3 Modalities
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