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Minimax M3.1 Flash (max) vs Step 5 Preview (high)

The average score is effectively tied at 6.9 vs 7.0. Minimax M3.1 Flash (max) has the lower benchmark cost at $0.000 vs $4.513. Minimax M3.1 Flash (max) is faster at 40.94s vs 154.41s, with pass rates of 59.4% vs 52.2%.

Last updated at: 2026-10-19

Compared models

Rank
#194
Total Output Tokens
311,683
Response Time (avg)
40.94s
Total Cost
$0.000
Rank
#189
Total Output Tokens
1,581,325
Response Time (avg)
154.41s
Total Cost
$4.513
Recommended model Minimax M3.1 Flash (max)

It has the best score here (6.9), while responding about 3.8x faster than Step 5 Preview (high).

Detailed comparison

Metric Minimax M3.1 Flash Minimax M3.1 Flash max Release: 2026-10-19 Free Available Step 5 Preview Step 5 Preview high Release: 2026-10-09
Score 6.9 7.0
Rank #194 #189
Reliability 10.0 9.5
Consistency 8.0 8.5
Attempts 69/69 69/69
Tests Correct
Attempt pass rate 59.4% 52.2%
Flaky tests 6 4
Total Runs 69 69
Cost per result 0.000 45.130
Total Cost $0.000 $4.513
Input Price $0.000 / 1M $1.000 / 1M
Output Price $0.000 / 1M $2.700 / 1M
Cache Read Price N/A $0.050 / 1M
Cache Write Price N/A N/A
Total Input Tokens 398,523 243,381
Output Tokens 7,992 1,581,325
Reasoning Tokens 303,691 0
Response Time (avg) 40.94s 154.41s
Response Time (max) 256.57s 455.72s
Response Time (total) 941.68s 3551.40s
Parameters - 600B total (27B active)
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.

#194 Minimax M3.1 Flash

max
Cost
$0.000
Time
174.6s
Tokens
20,628 tok

#189 Step 5 Preview

high
Cost
$0.057
Time
150.1s
Tokens
20,970 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

Coding 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 25.67s 9,024 340 27,539
Step 5 Preview 2.9 10.0 0.0% 0 421.68s 7,383 576,000 0

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