MiniMax M3 Thinking vs Particle-1
MiniMax M3 Thinking is cheaper on output tokens, while Particle-1 offers a larger context window. Choose MiniMax M3 Thinking or Particle-1 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | MiniMax M3 Thinking | Particle-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | NanoGPT | Particle AI |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.23 | $0.25 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.96 | $1.00 |
| Context window | 512K | 1M |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | — |
| Released | Jun 2026 | — |
| LiveBench score | 70.0 | — |
FAQ
Is MiniMax M3 Thinking or Particle-1 cheaper?
MiniMax M3 Thinking is cheaper on output tokens ($0.96 vs $1.00 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, MiniMax M3 Thinking or Particle-1?
Particle-1 has the larger context window (1M tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.