Granite 4.2 8B vs MiniMax Latest
Granite 4.2 8B is cheaper on output tokens, while MiniMax Latest offers a larger context window. Choose Granite 4.2 8B or MiniMax Latest based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Granite 4.2 8B | MiniMax Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | NanoGPT | NanoGPT |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.10 | $0.30 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.15 | $1.20 |
| Context window | 131K | 512K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Aug 2026 | May 2026 |
FAQ
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.