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Best MiniMax Reasoning Models

Quick answer · Updated June 2026

The best MiniMax model for reasoning is MiniMax M3 — 54.7 intelligence with extended step-by-step thinking. MiniMax M2.7 (49.6) and MiniMax M2.5 (41.9) round out the top three.

54.7Intelligence
42 t/sSpeed
$0.300Input /M
1.0MContext

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

  1. 1M
    minimax-m3
    ReasoningToolsJSON+154.7 intel · $0.300/M · 42 t/s
    54.7
    Intelligence
  2. 2M
    minimax-m2.7
    ReasoningToolsJSON49.6 intel · $0.250/M · 273 t/s
    49.6
    Intelligence
  3. 3M
    minimax-m2.5
    ReasoningToolsJSON41.9 intel · $0.150/M · 183 t/s
    41.9
    Intelligence
  4. 4M
    minimax-m2.1
    ReasoningToolsJSON39.4 intel · $0.290/M · 149 t/s
    39.4
    Intelligence
  5. 5M
    minimax-m2
    ReasoningToolsJSON36.1 intel · $0.255/M · 103 t/s
    36.1
    Intelligence
  6. 6M
    minimax-m1
    ReasoningTools$0.400/M · 18 t/s · 840ms ttft
    Intelligence

Frequently asked

What is the best MiniMax model for reasoning?

The best MiniMax model for reasoning is MiniMax M3 — 54.7 intelligence with extended step-by-step thinking. MiniMax M2.7 (49.6) and MiniMax M2.5 (41.9) round out the top three.

What's a good alternative to MiniMax M3?

MiniMax M2.7 (49.6) is the closest alternative on this metric, followed by MiniMax M2.5 (41.9). 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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