Key Takeaways
MiniMax M2.5 wins:
- Larger context window
- Faster response time
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
- Has reasoning mode
- Supports tool calls
Marin 8B Instruct wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
Price Advantage
Marin 8B Instruct
Benchmark Advantage
MiniMax M2.5
Context Window
MiniMax M2.5
Speed
MiniMax M2.5
Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | MiniMax M2.5 | Marin 8B Instruct | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.25 | $0.18 | Marin 8B Instruct |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $0.95 | $0.18 | Marin 8B Instruct |
| Cache Read (per 1M) | $0.03 | N/A | MiniMax M2.5 |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, Marin 8B Instruct is 58% cheaper overall.
MiniMax M2.5 Providers
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Marin 8B Instruct Providers
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Benchmark Comparison
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Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | MiniMax M2.5 | Marin 8B Instruct | 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
Marin 8B Instruct
131,072
tokens
MiniMax M2.5 has a 33% larger context window.
Speed Performance
| Metric | MiniMax M2.5 | Marin 8B Instruct | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | 47.5 tok/s | N/A | |
| Time to First Token | 2.37s | N/A |
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | MiniMax M2.5 | Marin 8B Instruct |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Tool/Function Calls | ||
| Reasoning Mode | ||
| Audio Input | ||
| Audio Output | ||
| PDF Input | ||
| Prompt Caching | ||
| Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | MiniMax M2.5 | Marin 8B Instruct |
|---|---|---|
| License | Open Source | Open Source |
| Author | Minimax | Fireworks |
| Released | Feb 2026 | Unknown |
MiniMax M2.5 Modalities
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Marin 8B Instruct Modalities
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