INTELLECT 3 vs MiniMax M3 Thinking
MiniMax M3 Thinking is cheaper on output tokens, while MiniMax M3 Thinking offers a larger context window. Choose INTELLECT 3 or MiniMax M3 Thinking based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | INTELLECT 3 | MiniMax M3 Thinking |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Cortecs | NanoGPT |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.22 | $0.30 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $1.20 | $1.20 |
| Context window | 128K | 512K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Nov 2025 | Jun 2026 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1356 | — |
| LiveBench score | — | 70.0 |
FAQ
Is INTELLECT 3 or MiniMax M3 Thinking cheaper?
MiniMax M3 Thinking is cheaper on output tokens ($1.20 vs $1.20 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, INTELLECT 3 or MiniMax M3 Thinking?
MiniMax M3 Thinking has the larger context window (512K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.