Updated March 26, 2026· Based on independent benchmark data
MiniMax-M2.7 leads in intelligence with a score of 49.6 vs 44.6. MiniMax-M2.7 is 4.2x cheaper at $0.30/1M tokens vs $1.25/1M. For speed, GPT-5 Codex (high) wins at 180 tok/s vs 45 tok/s.
| Metric | MiniMax-M2.7 | GPT-5 Codex (high) |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligence Score | 49.6 | 44.6 |
| Coding Score | 41.9 | 38.9 |
| Math Score | N/A | 98.7 |
| Speed (tok/s) | 45 tok/s | 180 tok/s |
| Latency (TTFT) | 1.78s | 9.17s |
| Input Price / 1M tokens | $0.30 | $1.25 |
| Output Price / 1M tokens | $1.20 | $10 |
| Context Window | N/A |
MiniMax-M2.7 outperforms GPT-5 Codex (high) on the intelligence index with a score of 49.6 compared to 44.6. For coding tasks, MiniMax-M2.7 has the edge with a coding score of 41.9 vs 38.9.
GPT-5 Codex (high) generates output significantly faster at 180 tok/s compared to MiniMax-M2.7's 45 tok/s, making it 4.0x faster for streaming responses. Time to first token is 1.78s for MiniMax-M2.7 vs 9.17s for GPT-5 Codex (high), which affects perceived responsiveness in interactive applications.
MiniMax-M2.7 is more affordable at $0.30/1M input tokens ($1.20/1M output), while GPT-5 Codex (high) costs $1.25/1M input ($10/1M output). That makes GPT-5 Codex (high) 4.2x more expensive per token, which can add up significantly at scale. For a typical workload of 100 requests per day at 2,000 tokens each, MiniMax-M2.7 would cost approximately $1.80/month vs $7.50/month for GPT-5 Codex (high) in input costs alone.
Choose MiniMax-M2.7 when you need higher intelligence (49.6), stronger coding performance (41.9), lower cost. Choose GPT-5 Codex (high) when you need faster output (180 tok/s).
MiniMax-M2.7 scores higher on coding benchmarks (41.9 vs 38.9), making it the better choice for programming tasks.
MiniMax-M2.7 is cheaper at $0.30/1M input tokens vs $1.25/1M for GPT-5 Codex (high).
GPT-5 Codex (high) is faster, producing output at 180 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 GPT-5 Codex (high) may be better for specific use cases like budget-conscious projects or speed-critical applications.