Command A vs MiniMax-M3
Side-by-side benchmark comparison across coding, math, reasoning, speed, and pricing.
MiniMax-M3 by MiniMax wins on 7 of 7 benchmarks against Command A by Cohere, which leads on 0. 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, MiniMax-M3 scores 29.6 on AA Intelligence Index compared to Command A's 13.9.
Coding: In coding, MiniMax-M3 scores 58.6 on AA Coding Index compared to Command A's 27.8.
Reasoning: In reasoning, MiniMax-M3 scores 90.6% on GPQA Diamond compared to Command A's 45.0%, while MiniMax-M3 scores 30.8 on AA Agentic Index compared to Command A's 3.6.
Context: In context, MiniMax-M3 scores 1.0M on Context Length compared to Command A's 256K.
Pricing Comparison
Command A costs $2.5/1M input tokens and $10.0/1M output tokens, while MiniMax-M3 costs $0.30/1M input and $1.2/1M output. MiniMax-M3 is the more affordable option for API usage.
Verdict
MiniMax-M3 leads across the board in affordability, making it the stronger overall choice in this comparison.
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Command A vs MiniMax-M3 — FAQ
Which is better, Command A or MiniMax-M3?
MiniMax-M3 wins on more benchmarks overall (7 vs 0). However, the best choice depends on your specific needs — each model excels in different areas.
How does Command A compare to MiniMax-M3 for coding?
SWE-bench Verified data is not available for both models. Check the detailed comparison charts above for other coding-related metrics.
Is Command A cheaper than MiniMax-M3?
Yes, MiniMax-M3 is cheaper. Command A costs $2.5/1M input and $10.0/1M output tokens. MiniMax-M3 costs $0.30/1M input and $1.2/1M output tokens.
Which is faster, Command A or MiniMax-M3?
Output speed data is not available for both models. Check the speed section of the comparison above for available performance data.
What benchmarks does the Command A vs MiniMax-M3 comparison cover?
This comparison covers 7 benchmarks including GPQA Diamond, Input Cost, Output Cost, Context Length, AA Intelligence Index, AA Coding Index, AA Agentic Index. Metrics span general intelligence, coding, math, reasoning, speed, and cost categories.