Minimax M3.1 Flash — low vs medium

Compared models

Rank: #181
Total Output Tokens: 96,782
Response Time (avg): 14.84s
Total Cost: $0.000

Rank: #256
Total Output Tokens: 142,526
Response Time (avg): 19.52s
Total Cost: $0.000

Recommended model low

It has the strongest score in this comparison (7.1) and the best overall balance of cost and response time across 2 models.

Detailed comparison

Metric	Minimax M3.1 Flash Minimax M3.1 Flash low Release: 2026-10-19 Free Available	Minimax M3.1 Flash Minimax M3.1 Flash medium Release: 2026-10-19 Free Available

Metric	Minimax M3.1 Flash Minimax M3.1 Flash low Release: 2026-10-19 Free Available	Minimax M3.1 Flash Minimax M3.1 Flash medium Release: 2026-10-19 Free Available
Score	7.1	6.3
Rank	#181	#256
Reliability	10.0	10.0
Consistency	9.6	6.9
Attempts	69/69	69/69
Tests Correct
Attempt pass rate	55.1%	55.1%
Flaky tests	1	9
Total Runs	69	69
Cost per result	0.000	0.000
Total Cost	$0.000	$0.000
Input Price	$0.000 / 1M	$0.000 / 1M
Output Price	$0.000 / 1M	$0.000 / 1M
Cache Read Price	N/A	N/A
Cache Write Price	N/A	N/A
Total Input Tokens	285,795	363,168
Output Tokens	10,087	10,380
Reasoning Tokens	86,695	132,146
Response Time (avg)	14.84s	19.52s
Response Time (max)	133.79s	181.80s
Response Time (total)	341.25s	449.04s
Parameters	-	-
Availability	Closed	Closed

Cache prices apply to input tokens. Reads reuse cached prompts; writes store them and can cost extra. Output tokens use the output price.

Model generation showcase

Hamster playing table tennis

Prompt: Create a detailed SVG illustration of a hamster playing table tennis.

#181 Minimax M3.1 Flash

low

Cost: $0.000
Time: 18.4s
Tokens: 3,268 tok

#256 Minimax M3.1 Flash

medium

Cost: $0.000
Time: 33.8s
Tokens: 4,936 tok

Top Models by Score

Score vs Total Cost

Response Time (avg)

Score vs Response Time (avg)

Total Output Tokens

Score vs Total Output Tokens

Category Breakdown

Category:

Agentic	Score	Consistency	Attempt pass rate	Flaky tests	Tests Correct	Response Time (avg)	Input Tokens	Output Tokens	Reasoning Tokens
Minimax M3.1 Flash	10.0	10.0	100.0%	0		51.50s	149,924	1,535	7,029
Minimax M3.1 Flash	7.4	3.8	66.7%	1		67.78s	200,554	1,791	12,473

Anti-AI Tricks	Score	Consistency	Attempt pass rate	Flaky tests	Tests Correct	Response Time (avg)	Input Tokens	Output Tokens	Reasoning Tokens
Minimax M3.1 Flash	6.5	10.0	50.0%	0		1.76s	2,838	114	1,156
Minimax M3.1 Flash	6.4	5.8	66.7%	2		2.89s	2,838	149	2,482

Coding	Score	Consistency	Attempt pass rate	Flaky tests	Tests Correct	Response Time (avg)	Input Tokens	Output Tokens	Reasoning Tokens
Minimax M3.1 Flash	5.7	9.7	33.3%	0		8.98s	9,024	393	8,526
Minimax M3.1 Flash	5.5	7.4	44.4%	1		9.40s	9,024	1,580	7,433

Combined	Score	Consistency	Attempt pass rate	Flaky tests	Tests Correct	Response Time (avg)	Input Tokens	Output Tokens	Reasoning Tokens
Minimax M3.1 Flash	7.2	5.8	83.3%	1		20.57s	103,379	7,285	10,237
Minimax M3.1 Flash	7.2	5.8	83.3%	1		94.29s	130,114	6,086	68,579

Data parsing and extraction	Score	Consistency	Attempt pass rate	Flaky tests	Tests Correct	Response Time (avg)	Input Tokens	Output Tokens	Reasoning Tokens
Minimax M3.1 Flash	6.5	10.0	50.0%	0		806ms	2,802	111	222
Minimax M3.1 Flash	6.5	10.0	50.0%	0		864ms	2,802	111	220

Domain specific	Score	Consistency	Attempt pass rate	Flaky tests	Tests Correct	Response Time (avg)	Input Tokens	Output Tokens	Reasoning Tokens
Minimax M3.1 Flash	7.7	10.0	66.7%	0		53.28s	2,400	18	46,584
Minimax M3.1 Flash	4.1	4.4	44.5%	2		31.93s	2,400	20	27,547

General Intelligence	Score	Consistency	Attempt pass rate	Flaky tests	Tests Correct	Response Time (avg)	Input Tokens	Output Tokens	Reasoning Tokens
Minimax M3.1 Flash	5.1	10.0	0.0%	0		3.19s	1,032	90	561
Minimax M3.1 Flash	5.1	10.0	0.0%	0		3.77s	1,032	93	684

Instructions following	Score	Consistency	Attempt pass rate	Flaky tests	Tests Correct	Response Time (avg)	Input Tokens	Output Tokens	Reasoning Tokens
Minimax M3.1 Flash	6.3	10.0	50.0%	0		1.60s	1,779	58	419
Minimax M3.1 Flash	4.8	2.7	50.0%	2		1.72s	1,779	58	555

Puzzle Solving	Score	Consistency	Attempt pass rate	Flaky tests	Tests Correct	Response Time (avg)	Input Tokens	Output Tokens	Reasoning Tokens
Minimax M3.1 Flash	7.7	10.0	66.7%	0		2.12s	2,313	173	963
Minimax M3.1 Flash	7.8	10.0	66.7%	0		4.18s	2,313	197	2,886

Tool Calling	Score	Consistency	Attempt pass rate	Flaky tests	Tests Correct	Response Time (avg)	Input Tokens	Output Tokens	Reasoning Tokens
Minimax M3.1 Flash	10.0	10.0	100.0%	0		2.76s	9,551	297	62
Minimax M3.1 Flash	10.0	10.0	100.0%	0		3.13s	9,559	283	70

Trivia	Score	Consistency	Attempt pass rate	Flaky tests	Tests Correct	Response Time (avg)	Input Tokens	Output Tokens	Reasoning Tokens
Minimax M3.1 Flash	3.0	10.0	0.0%	0		37.65s	753	13	10,936
Minimax M3.1 Flash	3.0	10.0	0.0%	0		32.53s	753	12	9,217

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