DeepSeek V3 vs MiniMax M3
DeepSeek V3 is cheaper on output tokens, while MiniMax M3 offers a larger context window. Choose DeepSeek V3 or MiniMax M3 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | DeepSeek V3 | MiniMax M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | DeepSeek | MiniMax |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.14 | $0.30 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.28 | $1.20 |
| Context window | 164K | 1M |
| Parameters | 671B | — |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Dec 2025 | Jun 2026 |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | 136 | 147 |
| SWE-bench Verified score | 42.0 | — |
| FrontierMath score | 1.7 | — |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1375 | 1431 |
| GPQA Diamond score | 67.6 | 90.9 |
| LiveBench score | — | 67.3 |
| LMArena WebDev Elo score | — | 1483 |
| LMArena Vision Elo score | — | 1251 |
FAQ
Is DeepSeek V3 or MiniMax M3 cheaper?
DeepSeek V3 is cheaper on output tokens ($0.28 vs $1.20 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, DeepSeek V3 or MiniMax M3?
MiniMax M3 has the larger context window (1M tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.