Claude Opus 4.5 vs MiniMax M2.5
Side-by-side benchmark comparison across coding, math, reasoning, speed, and pricing.
Claude Opus 4.5 by Anthropic wins on 6 of 11 benchmarks against MiniMax M2.5 by MiniMax, which leads on 5. This head-to-head comparison covers coding, math, reasoning, speed, and pricing metrics from our benchmark data.
Category-by-Category Breakdown
General Intelligence: In general intelligence, Claude Opus 4.5 scores 1468 on Chatbot Arena ELO compared to MiniMax M2.5's 1443.
Coding: In coding, Claude Opus 4.5 scores 1242 on Design Arena ELO compared to MiniMax M2.5's 1200, while Claude Opus 4.5 scores 1259 on Website Arena ELO compared to MiniMax M2.5's 1234.
Reasoning: In reasoning, Claude Opus 4.5 scores 86.5% on GPQA Diamond compared to MiniMax M2.5's 84.1%, while Claude Opus 4.5 scores 77.0% on τ²-Bench Airline compared to MiniMax M2.5's 64.1%.
Context: In context, MiniMax M2.5 scores 205K on Context Length compared to Claude Opus 4.5's 200K.
Pricing Comparison
Claude Opus 4.5 costs $5.0/1M input tokens and $25.0/1M output tokens, while MiniMax M2.5 costs $0.27/1M input and $1.1/1M output. MiniMax M2.5 is the more affordable option for API usage.
Speed Comparison
Claude Opus 4.5 generates output at 50 tok/s compared to MiniMax M2.5's 59 tok/s, and the time to first token is 1700 ms for Claude Opus 4.5 versus 2330 ms for MiniMax M2.5. MiniMax M2.5 delivers faster throughput.
Verdict
For developers prioritizing general intelligence, Claude Opus 4.5 has the edge. For those who value affordability and speed, MiniMax M2.5 is the stronger choice.
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Claude Opus 4.5 vs MiniMax M2.5 — FAQ
Which is better, Claude Opus 4.5 or MiniMax M2.5?
Claude Opus 4.5 wins on more benchmarks overall (6 vs 5). However, the best choice depends on your specific needs — each model excels in different areas.
How does Claude Opus 4.5 compare to MiniMax M2.5 for coding?
SWE-bench Verified data is not available for both models. Check the detailed comparison charts above for other coding-related metrics.
Is Claude Opus 4.5 cheaper than MiniMax M2.5?
Yes, MiniMax M2.5 is cheaper. Claude Opus 4.5 costs $5.0/1M input and $25.0/1M output tokens. MiniMax M2.5 costs $0.27/1M input and $1.1/1M output tokens.
Which is faster, Claude Opus 4.5 or MiniMax M2.5?
MiniMax M2.5 is faster, generating output at 59 tok/s compared to 50 tok/s. Faster output speed means shorter wait times for API responses.
What benchmarks does the Claude Opus 4.5 vs MiniMax M2.5 comparison cover?
This comparison covers 11 benchmarks including Chatbot Arena ELO, GPQA Diamond, Output Speed, Time to First Token, Input Cost, Output Cost, Context Length, Cached Input Cost, and more. Metrics span general intelligence, coding, math, reasoning, speed, and cost categories.