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Best MiniMax Reasoning Models

Match · Updated July 2026

The best MiniMax model for reasoning is MiniMax M3 — 44.4 intelligence with extended step-by-step thinking. MiniMax M3 (batch) (44.4) and MiniMax M2.7 (38.1) round out the top three.

44.4Intelligence
$0.300Input /M
1.0MContext

Large language models with extended reasoning / thinking, ranked by intelligence. The smartest AI models for complex multi-step reasoning, math and analysis.

  1. 1minimax logo
    minimax-m3
    ReasoningToolsJSON+144.4 intel · $0.300/M · 1.0M ctx
    44.4
    Intelligence
  2. 2minimax logo
    minimax-m3:batch
    ReasoningToolsJSON+144.4 intel · $0.150/M · 524K ctx
    44.4
    Intelligence
  3. 3minimax logo
    minimax-m2.7
    ReasoningToolsJSON38.1 intel · $0.250/M · 205K ctx
    38.1
    Intelligence
  4. 4minimax logo
    minimax-m2.5
    ReasoningToolsJSON33.7 intel · $0.150/M · 205K ctx
    33.7
    Intelligence
  5. 5minimax logo
    minimax-m2.1
    ReasoningToolsJSON31.4 intel · $0.300/M · 205K ctx
    31.4
    Intelligence
  6. 6minimax logo
    minimax-m2
    ReasoningToolsJSON28.3 intel · $0.255/M · 205K ctx
    28.3
    Intelligence
  7. 7minimax logo
    minimax-m1
    ReasoningTools$0.550/M · 1M ctx
    Intelligence

Frequently asked

What is the best MiniMax model for reasoning?

The best MiniMax model for reasoning is MiniMax M3 — 44.4 intelligence with extended step-by-step thinking. MiniMax M3 (batch) (44.4) and MiniMax M2.7 (38.1) round out the top three.

What's a good alternative to MiniMax M3?

MiniMax M3 (batch) (44.4) is the closest alternative on this metric, followed by MiniMax M2.7 (38.1). See the full ranking above for the tradeoffs.

How many MiniMax models are there?

modelgrep tracks 9 MiniMax models with live benchmarks, speed, latency and per-provider pricing, led on intelligence by MiniMax M3. 7 of them qualify for this ranking.

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