Key Takeaways
MiniMax M2.5 wins:
- Larger context window
- Faster response time
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
Grok 3 Mini wins:
- Cheaper output tokens
- Supports tool calls
Price Advantage
Grok 3 Mini
Benchmark Advantage
MiniMax M2.5
Context Window
MiniMax M2.5
Speed
MiniMax M2.5
Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | MiniMax M2.5 | Grok 3 Mini | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.30 | $0.30 | Tie |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $1.20 | $0.50 | Grok 3 Mini |
| Cache Read (per 1M) | $30000.00 | $75000.00 | MiniMax M2.5 |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, Grok 3 Mini is 33% cheaper overall.
MiniMax M2.5 Providers
Minimax $0.30 (Cheapest)
Novita $0.30 (Cheapest)
Grok 3 Mini Providers
Azure $0.25 (Cheapest)
Vercel $0.30
xAI $0.60
Benchmark Comparison
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Grok 3 Mini Wins
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | MiniMax M2.5 | Grok 3 Mini | 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
204,800
tokens
Max output: 131,072 tokens
Grok 3 Mini
131,072
tokens
MiniMax M2.5 has a 36% larger context window.
Speed Performance
| Metric | MiniMax M2.5 | Grok 3 Mini | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | 71.0 tok/s | N/A | |
| Time to First Token | 1.67s | N/A |
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | MiniMax M2.5 | Grok 3 Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Tool/Function Calls | ||
| Reasoning Mode | ||
| Audio Input | ||
| Audio Output | ||
| PDF Input | ||
| Prompt Caching | ||
| Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | MiniMax M2.5 | Grok 3 Mini |
|---|---|---|
| License | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Author | Minimax | Xai |
| Released | Feb 2026 | Jun 2025 |
MiniMax M2.5 Modalities
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Grok 3 Mini Modalities
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