Model Comparison
MiniMax M3 vs MiniMax M2.7Which is better in 2026?
MiniMax M3 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. MiniMax M3 and MiniMax M2.7 cost the same.
Verdict: MiniMax M3 vs MiniMax M2.7 — which is better?
MiniMax M3 (by MiniMax) and MiniMax M2.7 (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.
MiniMax M3 outperforms in 4 benchmarks (Finance Agent v2, GDPval-AA, NL2Repo, SWE-Bench Pro), while MiniMax M2.7 is better at 0 benchmarks. MiniMax M3 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
MiniMax M3 also accepts a larger context window (512,000 input tokens), making it the stronger choice for long documents and large codebases.
Choose MiniMax M3 if…
- you want the strongest raw capability — it leads on 4 of 4 shared benchmarks
- you process long inputs — it offers a 512,000 token context window
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Jun 2026
Choose MiniMax M2.7 if…
- you want predictable pricing at $0.30/M input and $1.20/M output
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
MiniMax M3 outperforms in 4 benchmarks (Finance Agent v2, GDPval-AA, NL2Repo, SWE-Bench Pro), while MiniMax M2.7 is better at 0 benchmarks.
MiniMax M3 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Arena Performance
Human preference votes
Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, MiniMax M3 ($0.30/1M tokens) costs the same as MiniMax M2.7 ($0.30/1M tokens).
For output processing, MiniMax M3 ($1.20/1M tokens) costs the same as MiniMax M2.7 ($1.20/1M tokens).
In conclusion, MiniMax M3 and MiniMax M2.7 cost the same.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
MiniMax M3 accepts 512,000 input tokens compared to MiniMax M2.7's 196,608 tokens. MiniMax M2.7 can generate longer responses up to 196,608 tokens, while MiniMax M3 is limited to 131,072 tokens.
Input Capabilities
Supported data types and modalities
MiniMax M3 supports multimodal inputs, whereas MiniMax M2.7 does not.
MiniMax M3 can handle both text and other forms of data like images, making it suitable for multimodal applications.
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License
Usage and distribution terms
Both models are licensed under MIT.
Both models share the same licensing terms, providing consistent usage rights.
MIT
Open weights
MIT
Open weights
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
MiniMax M3 was released on 2026-06-01, while MiniMax M2.7 was released on 2026-03-18.
MiniMax M3 is 3 months newer than MiniMax M2.7.
Jun 1, 2026
1 months ago
2mo newerMar 18, 2026
4 months ago
Knowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.
Unable to compare the recency of their training data.
Provider Availability
MiniMax M3 is available from Fireworks, Novita, Together, MiniMax. MiniMax M2.7 is available from Fireworks, MiniMax, Novita.
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MiniMax M2.7
Outputs Comparison
Key Takeaways
MiniMax M3
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MiniMax M2.7
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No standout differentiators in the data we have for this pair.
Detailed Comparison
Interactive Arena
Judge for yourself.
Run your own prompts against MiniMax M3 and MiniMax M2.7 side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.
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FAQ
Common questions about MiniMax M3 vs MiniMax M2.7.