Best MiniMax Models for Coding

Quick answer · Updated June 2026

MiniMax M3 is the best MiniMax model for coding, with a 43.4 Artificial Analysis Coding Index across benchmarks like SWE-bench and SciCode. MiniMax M2.7 (41.9) and MiniMax M2.5 (37.4) round out the top three.

43.4Coding

54.7Intelligence

42 t/sSpeed

$0.300Input /M

1.0MContext

AI models ranked by the Artificial Analysis Coding Index, measuring real-world software engineering ability across benchmarks like SWE-bench, SciCode and terminal tasks. The best LLMs for code generation, debugging and agentic development.

Frequently asked

What is the best MiniMax model for coding?

What's a good alternative to MiniMax M3?

MiniMax M2.7 (41.9) is the closest alternative on this metric, followed by MiniMax M2.5 (37.4). See the full ranking above for the tradeoffs.

How many MiniMax models are there?

modelgrep tracks 8 MiniMax models with live benchmarks, speed, latency and per-provider pricing, led on intelligence by MiniMax M3. 6 of them qualify for this ranking.

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