Smartest MiniMax Models

Quick answer · Updated June 2026

The smartest MiniMax model is MiniMax M3, scoring 54.7 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index. 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

The most capable AI models ranked by the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index — a composite of reasoning, knowledge, math and science benchmarks. These are the highest-scoring large language models available today.

1M
minimax-m3
ReasoningToolsJSON+1$0.300/M · 42 t/s · 689ms ttft
54.7
Intelligence
2M
minimax-m2.7
ReasoningToolsJSON$0.250/M · 273 t/s · 465ms ttft
49.6
Intelligence
3M
minimax-m2.5
ReasoningToolsJSON$0.150/M · 183 t/s · 532ms ttft
41.9
Intelligence
4M
minimax-m2.1
ReasoningToolsJSON$0.290/M · 149 t/s · 769ms ttft
39.4
Intelligence
5M
minimax-m2
ReasoningToolsJSON$0.255/M · 103 t/s · 340ms ttft
36.1
Intelligence

Frequently asked

What is the smartest MiniMax model?

The smartest MiniMax model is MiniMax M3, scoring 54.7 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index. 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. 5 of them qualify for this ranking.

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