INTELLECT 3 vs Minimax/Minimax-M2.1
INTELLECT 3 is cheaper on output tokens, while Minimax/Minimax-M2.1 offers a larger context window. Choose INTELLECT 3 or Minimax/Minimax-M2.1 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | INTELLECT 3 | Minimax/Minimax-M2.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Cortecs | Qiniu |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.22 | $0.30 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $1.20 | $1.22 |
| Context window | 128K | 205K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Nov 2025 | Dec 2025 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1356 | — |
FAQ
Is INTELLECT 3 or Minimax/Minimax-M2.1 cheaper?
INTELLECT 3 is cheaper on output tokens ($1.20 vs $1.22 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, INTELLECT 3 or Minimax/Minimax-M2.1?
Minimax/Minimax-M2.1 has the larger context window (205K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.