MiniMax M3 Thinking vs Grok 3
MiniMax M3 Thinking is cheaper on output tokens, while MiniMax M3 Thinking offers a larger context window. Choose MiniMax M3 Thinking or Grok 3 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | MiniMax M3 Thinking | Grok 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | NanoGPT | Poe |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.23 | $3.00 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.96 | $15.00 |
| Context window | 512K | 131K |
| Parameters | — | 3T |
| Open weights | Yes | No |
| Released | Jun 2026 | Apr 2025 |
| LiveBench score | 70.0 | — |
| Aider Polyglot score | — | 53.3 |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | — | 138 |
FAQ
Is MiniMax M3 Thinking or Grok 3 cheaper?
MiniMax M3 Thinking is cheaper on output tokens ($0.96 vs $15.00 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, MiniMax M3 Thinking or Grok 3?
MiniMax M3 Thinking has the larger context window (512K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.