Model Comparison

MiniMax M2 vs Mistral Large 3

Comparing MiniMax M2 and Mistral Large 3 across benchmarks, pricing, and capabilities.

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Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

No common benchmarks found

MiniMax M2 and Mistral Large 3 don't have any common benchmark datasets to compare. They may have been evaluated on different testing suites.

Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Pricing Analysis

Price comparison per million tokens

MiniMax M2 costs less

For input processing, MiniMax M2 ($0.30/1M tokens) is 6.7x cheaper than Mistral Large 3 ($2.00/1M tokens).

For output processing, MiniMax M2 ($1.20/1M tokens) is 4.2x cheaper than Mistral Large 3 ($5.00/1M tokens).

In conclusion, Mistral Large 3 is more expensive than MiniMax M2.*

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

Lowest available price from all providers
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MiniMax
MiniMax M2
Input tokens$0.30
Output tokens$1.20
Best providerMiniMax
Mistral AI
Mistral Large 3
Input tokens$2.00
Output tokens$5.00
Best providerMistral
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Model Size

Parameter count comparison

445.0B diff

Mistral Large 3 has 445.0B more parameters than MiniMax M2, making it 193.5% larger.

MiniMax
MiniMax M2
230.0Bparameters
Mistral AI
Mistral Large 3
675.0Bparameters
230.0B
MiniMax M2
675.0B
Mistral Large 3

Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

MiniMax M2 accepts 1,000,000 input tokens compared to Mistral Large 3's 128,000 tokens. MiniMax M2 can generate longer responses up to 1,000,000 tokens, while Mistral Large 3 is limited to 8,192 tokens.

MiniMax
MiniMax M2
Input1,000,000 tokens
Output1,000,000 tokens
Mistral AI
Mistral Large 3
Input128,000 tokens
Output8,192 tokens
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Input Capabilities

Supported data types and modalities

Mistral Large 3 supports multimodal inputs, whereas MiniMax M2 does not.

Mistral Large 3 can handle both text and other forms of data like images, making it suitable for multimodal applications.

MiniMax M2

Text
Images
Audio
Video

Mistral Large 3

Text
Images
Audio
Video

License

Usage and distribution terms

MiniMax M2 is licensed under MIT, while Mistral Large 3 uses Apache 2.0.

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

MiniMax M2

MIT

Open weights

Mistral Large 3

Apache 2.0

Open weights

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

MiniMax M2 was released on 2025-10-27, while Mistral Large 3 was released on 2025-09-01.

MiniMax M2 is 2 months newer than Mistral Large 3.

MiniMax M2

Oct 27, 2025

7 months ago

1mo newer
Mistral Large 3

Sep 1, 2025

8 months ago

Knowledge Cutoff

When training data ends

Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.

Unable to compare the recency of their training data.

No cutoff dates available

Provider Availability

MiniMax M2 is available from MiniMax, Novita. Mistral Large 3 is available from Mistral AI.

MiniMax M2

minimax logo
MiniMax
Input Price:Input: $0.30/1MOutput Price:Output: $1.20/1M
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Novita
Input Price:Input: $0.30/1MOutput Price:Output: $1.20/1M

Mistral Large 3

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Mistral
Input Price:Input: $2.00/1MOutput Price:Output: $5.00/1M
* Prices shown are per million tokens

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

MiniMax
Larger context window (1,000,000 tokens)
Less expensive input tokens
Less expensive output tokens
Mistral AI
Supports multimodal inputs

Detailed Comparison

AI Model Comparison Table
Feature
MiniMax
MiniMax M2
Mistral AI
Mistral Large 3

FAQ

Common questions about MiniMax M2 vs Mistral Large 3.

Which is better, MiniMax M2 or Mistral Large 3?

MiniMax M2 (MiniMax) and Mistral Large 3 (Mistral AI) each have strengths in different areas. Compare their benchmark scores, pricing, context windows, and capabilities above to determine which fits your needs.

How does MiniMax M2 compare to Mistral Large 3 in benchmarks?

MiniMax M2 scores Tau2 Telecom: 87.0%, LiveCodeBench: 83.0%, MMLU-Pro: 82.0%, AIME 2025: 78.0%, GPQA: 78.0%. Mistral Large 3 scores MATH: 90.4%, MM-MT-Bench: 84.9%, MMLU-Redux: 82.0%, TriviaQA: 74.9%, MMMLU: 74.2%.

Is MiniMax M2 cheaper than Mistral Large 3?

MiniMax M2 is 6.7x cheaper for input tokens. MiniMax M2 costs $0.30/M input and $1.20/M output via minimax. Mistral Large 3 costs $2.00/M input and $5.00/M output via mistral.

What are the context window sizes for MiniMax M2 and Mistral Large 3?

MiniMax M2 supports 1.0M tokens and Mistral Large 3 supports 128K tokens. A larger context window lets you process longer documents, conversations, or codebases in a single request.

What are the main differences between MiniMax M2 and Mistral Large 3?

Key differences include context window (1.0M vs 128K), input pricing ($0.30 vs $2.00/M), multimodal support (no vs yes), licensing (MIT vs Apache 2.0). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes MiniMax M2 and Mistral Large 3?

MiniMax M2 is developed by MiniMax and Mistral Large 3 is developed by Mistral AI.