Model Comparison

Gemini 3 Flash vs MiniMax M3Which is better in 2026?

MiniMax M3 has a slight edge in benchmark performance. MiniMax M3 is 1.1x cheaper per token.

Verdict: Gemini 3 Flash vs MiniMax M3 — which is better?

Gemini 3 Flash (by Google) and MiniMax M3 (by MiniMax) are two of the AI models people compare most. Here is how they stack up on benchmarks, price and capabilities, and which one to pick in 2026.

Gemini 3 Flash outperforms in 2 benchmarks (MMMU-Pro, VideoMMMU), while MiniMax M3 is better at 3 benchmarks (MCP Atlas, OmniDocBench 1.5, SWE-Bench Verified). MiniMax M3 has a slight edge in benchmark performance.

On price, MiniMax M3 is roughly 1.1x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.

Choose Gemini 3 Flash if…

  • you want predictable pricing at $0.50/M input and $3.00/M output

Choose MiniMax M3 if…

  • you want the strongest raw capability — it leads on 3 of 5 shared benchmarks
  • cost matters — it's about 1.1x cheaper per token
  • you want the most recent training data — it shipped Jun 2026
  • you need open weights you can self-host or fine-tune
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Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

5 benchmarks

Gemini 3 Flash outperforms in 2 benchmarks (MMMU-Pro, VideoMMMU), while MiniMax M3 is better at 3 benchmarks (MCP Atlas, OmniDocBench 1.5, SWE-Bench Verified).

MiniMax M3 has a slight edge in benchmark performance.

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Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Pricing Analysis

Price comparison per million tokens

MiniMax M3 costs less

For input processing, Gemini 3 Flash ($0.50/1M tokens) is 1.2x cheaper than MiniMax M3 ($0.60/1M tokens).

For output processing, Gemini 3 Flash ($3.00/1M tokens) is 1.3x more expensive than MiniMax M3 ($2.40/1M tokens).

In conclusion, Gemini 3 Flash is more expensive than MiniMax M3.*

* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens

Lowest available price from all providers
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Google
Gemini 3 Flash
Input tokens$0.50
Output tokens$3.00
Best providerGoogle
MiniMax
MiniMax M3
Input tokens$0.60
Output tokens$2.40
Best providerMiniMax
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Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

Both models have the same input context window of 1,000,000 tokens. MiniMax M3 can generate longer responses up to 1,000,000 tokens, while Gemini 3 Flash is limited to 65,536 tokens.

Google
Gemini 3 Flash
Input1,000,000 tokens
Output65,536 tokens
MiniMax
MiniMax M3
Input1,000,000 tokens
Output1,000,000 tokens
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Input Capabilities

Supported data types and modalities

Both Gemini 3 Flash and MiniMax M3 support multimodal inputs.

They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.

Gemini 3 Flash

Text
Images
Audio
Video

MiniMax M3

Text
Images
Audio
Video

License

Usage and distribution terms

Gemini 3 Flash is licensed under a proprietary license, while MiniMax M3 uses MIT.

License differences may affect how you can use these models in commercial or open-source projects.

Gemini 3 Flash

Proprietary

Closed source

MiniMax M3

MIT

Open weights

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

Gemini 3 Flash was released on 2025-12-17, while MiniMax M3 was released on 2026-06-01.

MiniMax M3 is 6 months newer than Gemini 3 Flash.

Gemini 3 Flash

Dec 17, 2025

5 months ago

MiniMax M3

Jun 1, 2026

1 weeks ago

5mo newer

Knowledge Cutoff

When training data ends

Gemini 3 Flash has a documented knowledge cutoff of 2025-01-31, while MiniMax M3's cutoff date is not specified.

We can confirm Gemini 3 Flash's training data extends to 2025-01-31, but cannot make a direct comparison without MiniMax M3's cutoff date.

Gemini 3 Flash

Jan 2025

MiniMax M3

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Provider Availability

Gemini 3 Flash is available from Google. MiniMax M3 is available from MiniMax.

Gemini 3 Flash

google logo
Google
Input Price:Input: $0.50/1MOutput Price:Output: $3.00/1M

MiniMax M3

minimax logo
MiniMax
Input Price:Input: $0.60/1MOutput Price:Output: $2.40/1M
* Prices shown are per million tokens

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

Google
Less expensive input tokens
Higher MMMU-Pro score (81.2% vs 78.1%)
Higher VideoMMMU score (86.9% vs 84.6%)
MiniMax
Less expensive output tokens
Has open weights
Higher MCP Atlas score (74.2% vs 57.4%)
Higher OmniDocBench 1.5 score (91.6% vs 12.1%)
Higher SWE-Bench Verified score (80.5% vs 78.0%)

Detailed Comparison

AI Model Comparison Table
Feature
Google
Gemini 3 Flash
MiniMax
MiniMax M3

FAQ

Common questions about Gemini 3 Flash vs MiniMax M3.

Which is better, Gemini 3 Flash or MiniMax M3?

MiniMax M3 has a slight edge in benchmark performance. Gemini 3 Flash is made by Google and MiniMax M3 is made by MiniMax. The best choice depends on your use case — compare their benchmark scores, pricing, and capabilities above.

How does Gemini 3 Flash compare to MiniMax M3 in benchmarks?

Gemini 3 Flash scores Vending-Bench 2: 100.0%, AIME 2025: 99.7%, Global PIQA: 92.8%, MMMLU: 91.8%, GPQA: 90.4%. MiniMax M3 scores OmniDocBench 1.5: 91.6%, SpreadSheetBench-v1: 89.3%, USAMO 2026: 85.7%, Video-MME: 85.4%, VideoMMMU: 84.6%.

Is Gemini 3 Flash cheaper than MiniMax M3?

Gemini 3 Flash is 1.2x cheaper for input tokens. Gemini 3 Flash costs $0.50/M input and $3.00/M output via google. MiniMax M3 costs $0.60/M input and $2.40/M output via minimax.

What are the context window sizes for Gemini 3 Flash and MiniMax M3?

Gemini 3 Flash supports 1.0M tokens and MiniMax M3 supports 1.0M tokens. A larger context window lets you process longer documents, conversations, or codebases in a single request.

What are the main differences between Gemini 3 Flash and MiniMax M3?

Key differences include input pricing ($0.50 vs $0.60/M), licensing (Proprietary vs MIT). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes Gemini 3 Flash and MiniMax M3?

Gemini 3 Flash is developed by Google and MiniMax M3 is developed by MiniMax.

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