Updated March 26, 2026· Based on independent benchmark data
MiniMax-M2.7 leads in intelligence with a score of 49.6 vs 46.8. MiniMax-M2.7 is 2.0x cheaper at $0.30/1M tokens vs $0.60/1M. For speed, MiniMax-M2.7 wins at 45 tok/s vs 34 tok/s.
| Metric | MiniMax-M2.7 | Kimi K2.5 (Reasoning) |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligence Score | 49.6 | 46.8 |
| Coding Score | 41.9 | 39.5 |
| Math Score | N/A | N/A |
| Speed (tok/s) | 45 tok/s | 34 tok/s |
| Latency (TTFT) | 1.78s | 1.40s |
| Input Price / 1M tokens | $0.30 | $0.60 |
| Output Price / 1M tokens | $1.20 | $3.00 |
| Context Window | N/A |
MiniMax-M2.7 outperforms Kimi K2.5 (Reasoning) on the intelligence index with a score of 49.6 compared to 46.8. For coding tasks, MiniMax-M2.7 has the edge with a coding score of 41.9 vs 39.5.
MiniMax-M2.7 generates output significantly faster at 45 tok/s compared to Kimi K2.5 (Reasoning)'s 34 tok/s, making it 1.3x faster for streaming responses. Time to first token is 1.40s for Kimi K2.5 (Reasoning) vs 1.78s for MiniMax-M2.7, which affects perceived responsiveness in interactive applications.
MiniMax-M2.7 is more affordable at $0.30/1M input tokens ($1.20/1M output), while Kimi K2.5 (Reasoning) costs $0.60/1M 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 $3.60/month for Kimi K2.5 (Reasoning) in input costs alone.
Choose MiniMax-M2.7 when you need higher intelligence (49.6), stronger coding performance (41.9), faster output (45 tok/s), lower cost.
MiniMax-M2.7 scores higher on coding benchmarks (41.9 vs 39.5), making it the better choice for programming tasks.
MiniMax-M2.7 is cheaper at $0.30/1M input tokens vs $0.60/1M for Kimi K2.5 (Reasoning).
MiniMax-M2.7 is faster, producing output at 45 tok/s compared to Kimi K2.5 (Reasoning)'s 34 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 Kimi K2.5 (Reasoning) may be better for specific use cases like budget-conscious projects or speed-critical applications.