Key Takeaways
MiniMax M2.5 wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Larger context window
- Faster response time
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
DeepSeek R1T2 Chimera wins:
- Cheaper output tokens
- Has reasoning mode
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 | DeepSeek R1T2 Chimera | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.20 | $0.25 | MiniMax M2.5 |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $1.00 | $0.85 | DeepSeek R1T2 Chimera |
| Cache Read (per 1M) | N/A | $125000.00 | DeepSeek R1T2 Chimera |
Both models have similar overall pricing.
MiniMax M2.5 Providers
SiliconFlow $0.20 (Cheapest)
Minimax $0.30
AtlasCloud $0.30
Fireworks $0.30
Novita $0.30
DeepSeek R1T2 Chimera Providers
Chutes $0.25 (Cheapest)
Benchmark Comparison
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Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | MiniMax M2.5 | DeepSeek R1T2 Chimera | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Intelligence Index Overall intelligence score | 42.0 | - | - |
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
Max output: 131,072 tokens
DeepSeek R1T2 Chimera
163,840
tokens
Max output: 163,840 tokens
MiniMax M2.5 has a 17% larger context window.
Speed Performance
| Metric | MiniMax M2.5 | DeepSeek R1T2 Chimera | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | 57.3 tok/s | N/A | |
| Time to First Token | 2.30s | N/A |
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | MiniMax M2.5 | DeepSeek R1T2 Chimera |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Tool/Function Calls | ||
| Reasoning Mode | ||
| Audio Input | ||
| Audio Output | ||
| PDF Input | ||
| Prompt Caching | ||
| Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | MiniMax M2.5 | DeepSeek R1T2 Chimera |
|---|---|---|
| License | Proprietary | Open Source |
| Author | Minimax | Tngtech |
| Released | Feb 2026 | Jul 2025 |
MiniMax M2.5 Modalities
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DeepSeek R1T2 Chimera Modalities
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