Key Takeaways
MiniMax M2.5 wins:
- Larger context window
- Faster response time
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
Qwen3 235B A22B wins:
- Better at math
- Supports tool calls
Price Advantage
MiniMax M2.5
Benchmark Advantage
MiniMax M2.5
Context Window
MiniMax M2.5
Speed
MiniMax M2.5
Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | MiniMax M2.5 | Qwen3 235B A22B | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.30 | $0.30 | Tie |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $1.20 | $1.20 | Tie |
| Cache Read (per 1M) | $30000.00 | $150000.00 | MiniMax M2.5 |
Both models have similar overall pricing.
MiniMax M2.5 Providers
Minimax $0.30 (Cheapest)
Novita $0.30 (Cheapest)
Qwen3 235B A22B Providers
Chutes $0.30 (Cheapest)
Alibaba $0.46
Benchmark Comparison
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Benchmarks Compared
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MiniMax M2.5 Wins
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Qwen3 235B A22B Wins
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | MiniMax M2.5 | Qwen3 235B A22B | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Intelligence Index Overall intelligence score | 42.0 | 16.9 | |
Coding Index Code generation & understanding | 37.4 | 14.0 | |
Math Index Mathematical reasoning | - | 23.7 | - |
MMLU Pro Academic knowledge | - | 76.2 | - |
GPQA Graduate-level science | 84.8 | 61.3 | |
LiveCodeBench Competitive programming | - | 34.3 | - |
Aider Real-world code editing | - | 59.6 | - |
AIME Competition math | - | 32.7 | - |
MiniMax M2.5 significantly outperforms in coding benchmarks.
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Context & Performance
Context Window
MiniMax M2.5
204,800
tokens
Max output: 131,072 tokens
Qwen3 235B A22B
40,960
tokens
Max output: 40,960 tokens
MiniMax M2.5 has a 80% larger context window.
Speed Performance
| Metric | MiniMax M2.5 | Qwen3 235B A22B | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | 71.0 tok/s | 44.1 tok/s | |
| Time to First Token | 1.67s | 1.17s |
MiniMax M2.5 responds 61% faster on average.
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | MiniMax M2.5 | Qwen3 235B A22B |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Tool/Function Calls | ||
| Reasoning Mode | ||
| Audio Input | ||
| Audio Output | ||
| PDF Input | ||
| Prompt Caching | ||
| Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | MiniMax M2.5 | Qwen3 235B A22B |
|---|---|---|
| License | Proprietary | Open Source |
| Author | Minimax | Qwen |
| Released | Feb 2026 | Apr 2025 |
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Qwen3 235B A22B Modalities
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