Updated March 26, 2026· Based on independent benchmark data
MiniMax-M2.7 leads in intelligence with a score of 49.6 vs 46.4. MiniMax-M2.7 is 1.7x cheaper at $0.30/1M tokens vs $0.50/1M. For speed, Gemini 3 Flash Preview (Reasoning) wins at 192 tok/s vs 45 tok/s.
| Metric | MiniMax-M2.7 | Gemini 3 Flash Preview (Reasoning) |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligence Score | 49.6 | 46.4 |
| Coding Score | 41.9 | 42.6 |
| Math Score | N/A | 97.0 |
| Speed (tok/s) | 45 tok/s | 192 tok/s |
| Latency (TTFT) | 1.78s | 6.11s |
| Input Price / 1M tokens | $0.30 | $0.50 |
| Output Price / 1M tokens | $1.20 | $3.00 |
| Context Window | N/A |
MiniMax-M2.7 outperforms Gemini 3 Flash Preview (Reasoning) on the intelligence index with a score of 49.6 compared to 46.4. Their coding capabilities are closely matched (41.9 vs 42.6).
Gemini 3 Flash Preview (Reasoning) generates output significantly faster at 192 tok/s compared to MiniMax-M2.7's 45 tok/s, making it 4.2x faster for streaming responses. Time to first token is 1.78s for MiniMax-M2.7 vs 6.11s for Gemini 3 Flash Preview (Reasoning), which affects perceived responsiveness in interactive applications.
MiniMax-M2.7 is more affordable at $0.30/1M input tokens ($1.20/1M output), while Gemini 3 Flash Preview (Reasoning) costs $0.50/1M input ($3.00/1M output). For a typical workload of 100 requests per day at 2,000 tokens each, MiniMax-M2.7 would cost approximately $1.80/month vs $3.00/month for Gemini 3 Flash Preview (Reasoning) in input costs alone.
Choose MiniMax-M2.7 when you need higher intelligence (49.6), lower cost. Choose Gemini 3 Flash Preview (Reasoning) when you need faster output (192 tok/s).
Gemini 3 Flash Preview (Reasoning) scores higher on coding benchmarks (42.6 vs 41.9), making it the better choice for programming tasks.
MiniMax-M2.7 is cheaper at $0.30/1M input tokens vs $0.50/1M for Gemini 3 Flash Preview (Reasoning).
Gemini 3 Flash Preview (Reasoning) is faster, producing output at 192 tok/s compared to MiniMax-M2.7's 45 tok/s.
No, MiniMax-M2.7 does not support image input. Neither model supports image input.
Data last synced: March 26, 2026
| N/A |
| Max Output Tokens | N/A | N/A |
| Input Modalities | Text | Text |
| Output Modalities | Text | Text |
| Free Tier | No | No |
It depends on your priorities. MiniMax-M2.7 scores higher on intelligence (49.6), but Gemini 3 Flash Preview (Reasoning) may be better for specific use cases like budget-conscious projects or speed-critical applications.