Key Takeaways
MiniMax M2.5 wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
- Faster response time
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
- Has reasoning mode
Kimi K2 0905 (exacto) wins:
- Larger context window
- Better at math
Price Advantage
MiniMax M2.5
Benchmark Advantage
MiniMax M2.5
Context Window
Kimi K2 0905 (exacto)
Speed
MiniMax M2.5
Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | MiniMax M2.5 | Kimi K2 0905 (exacto) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.20 | $0.40 | MiniMax M2.5 |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $0.95 | $2.00 | MiniMax M2.5 |
| Cache Read (per 1M) | $0.03 | $0.15 | MiniMax M2.5 |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, MiniMax M2.5 is 52% cheaper overall.
MiniMax M2.5 Providers
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Kimi K2 0905 (exacto) Providers
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Benchmark Comparison
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Kimi K2 0905 (exacto) Wins
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | MiniMax M2.5 | Kimi K2 0905 (exacto) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Intelligence Index Overall intelligence score | 41.9 | 30.9 | |
Coding Index Code generation & understanding | 37.4 | 25.9 | |
Math Index Mathematical reasoning | - | 57.3 | - |
MMLU Pro Academic knowledge | - | 81.9 | - |
GPQA Graduate-level science | 84.8 | 76.7 | |
LiveCodeBench Competitive programming | - | 61.0 | - |
MiniMax M2.5 significantly outperforms in coding benchmarks.
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Context & Performance
Context Window
MiniMax M2.5
196,608
tokens
Kimi K2 0905 (exacto)
262,144
tokens
Kimi K2 0905 (exacto) has a 25% larger context window.
Speed Performance
| Metric | MiniMax M2.5 | Kimi K2 0905 (exacto) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | 40.3 tok/s | 32.9 tok/s | |
| Time to First Token | 1.88s | 1.09s |
MiniMax M2.5 responds 22% faster on average.
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | MiniMax M2.5 | Kimi K2 0905 (exacto) |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Tool/Function Calls | ||
| Reasoning Mode | ||
| Audio Input | ||
| Audio Output | ||
| PDF Input | ||
| Prompt Caching | ||
| Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | MiniMax M2.5 | Kimi K2 0905 (exacto) |
|---|---|---|
| License | Open Source | Open Source |
| Author | Minimax | Moonshotai |
| Released | Feb 2026 | Sep 2025 |
MiniMax M2.5 Modalities
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Kimi K2 0905 (exacto) Modalities
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