MiniMax-M2.1 vs Mistral Large 25.12
Side-by-side benchmark comparison across coding, math, reasoning, speed, and pricing.
MiniMax-M2.1 by MiniMax wins on 5 of 6 benchmarks against Mistral Large 25.12 by Mistral, which leads on 1. This head-to-head comparison covers coding, math, reasoning, speed, and pricing metrics from our benchmark data.
Category-by-Category Breakdown
Coding: In coding, MiniMax-M2.1 scores 1198 on Design Arena ELO compared to Mistral Large 25.12's 1117.
Reasoning: In reasoning, MiniMax-M2.1 scores 85.2% on GPQA Diamond compared to Mistral Large 25.12's 52.0%.
Context: In context, Mistral Large 25.12 scores 262K on Context Length compared to MiniMax-M2.1's 205K.
Pricing Comparison
MiniMax-M2.1 costs $0.30/1M input tokens and $1.2/1M output tokens, while Mistral Large 25.12 costs $0.50/1M input and $1.5/1M output. MiniMax-M2.1 is the more affordable option for API usage.
Verdict
MiniMax-M2.1 leads across the board in affordability, making it the stronger overall choice in this comparison.
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MiniMax-M2.1 vs Mistral Large 25.12 — FAQ
Which is better, MiniMax-M2.1 or Mistral Large 25.12?
MiniMax-M2.1 wins on more benchmarks overall (5 vs 1). However, the best choice depends on your specific needs — each model excels in different areas.
How does MiniMax-M2.1 compare to Mistral Large 25.12 for coding?
SWE-bench Verified data is not available for both models. Check the detailed comparison charts above for other coding-related metrics.
Is MiniMax-M2.1 cheaper than Mistral Large 25.12?
Yes, MiniMax-M2.1 is cheaper. MiniMax-M2.1 costs $0.30/1M input and $1.2/1M output tokens. Mistral Large 25.12 costs $0.50/1M input and $1.5/1M output tokens.
Which is faster, MiniMax-M2.1 or Mistral Large 25.12?
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 MiniMax-M2.1 vs Mistral Large 25.12 comparison cover?
This comparison covers 6 benchmarks including GPQA Diamond, Input Cost, Output Cost, Context Length, Cached Input Cost, Design Arena ELO. Metrics span general intelligence, coding, math, reasoning, speed, and cost categories.