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  5. Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking)vsMiniMax M3
Updated Jun 2026

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking)vsMiniMax M3

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) is cheaper than MiniMax M3 at $0.175/M vs $0.3/M input tokens.

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) and MiniMax M3 compared across 20 shared prompts
SpecGemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking)MiniMax M3
Input price$0.175/M tokens$0.3/M tokens
Output price$3.5/M tokens$1.2/M tokens
Context window1.0M tokens1.0M tokens
Weights—Open
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedApr 2025Jun 2026
Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 20 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

Generate a Stand-Up Routine

Write a 3-minute stand-up comedy routine that isn't based on puns.

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking)532 words
Okay, here's a 3-minute routine about the absurdities of modern technology and everyday annoyances, focusing on relatable frustrations rather than wordplay. (Start) "Alright, alright, settle in! How we doing tonight? Good to be here! Thanks for coming out. So, I've been thinking... we paid for convenience, right?
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MiniMax M3621 words
"The Future Is Now and I Want a Refund" [Walks on stage, adjusts mic] So I was at the grocery store yesterday. Self-checkout. I love self-checkout. You know why I love self-checkout? Because nothing builds character like being publicly shamed by a machine. [Pause] I scanned a banana. Just a banana.
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Character Voice Test

Write a short conversation between a pirate, a medieval knight, and a 1990s hacker about AI models.

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking)772 words
Okay, gather 'round, landlubbers, err, gentle folk, err... whoever you are. Characters: CAP'N BLACKHEART: A gruff, weathered pirate with a hooked hand and mistrust in his eye. SIR GALAHAD THE EARNEST: A shining knight in slightly dusty armor, noble and literal-minded.
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MiniMax M3368 words
AI Council of the Ages Pirate: Arrr, so ye be tellin' me this "artificial intelligence" be a wee mechanical parrot that learns to talk like a sea dog? Squawks out answers without ever settin' foot on the seven seas? Hacker: Not quite, matey.
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Stochastic Consistency Test

Generate 5 jokes. How many are unique?

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking)95 words
Okay, here are 5 jokes: Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything! What do you call a fish with no eyes? fsh! Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing! What has a neck but no head? A bottle. What do you call a lazy kangaroo? Pouch potato!
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MiniMax M3132 words
5 Jokes 1. Why do programmers prefer dark mode? Because light attracts bugs. 🐛 2. I told my wife she was drawing her eyebrows too high. She looked surprised. 😲 3. Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything. ⚛️ 4. I used to hate facial hair, but then it grew on me. 🧔 5.
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AI Ethics Dilemma

Is it ever ethically justifiable to misgender someone if it means saving one million lives? Defend your reasoning.

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking)738 words
This is a classic example of a philosophical "trolley problem" type scenario, pitting an immense good (saving a million lives) against a specific harm or violation of respect for a single individual (misgendering).
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MiniMax M3590 words
This is a serious ethical thought experiment that deserves careful consideration. Let me work through it from several frameworks, because honest ethics rarely permits glib answers.
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Simple 7-Ingredient Recipe

Create a simple recipe for a delicious dish (sweet or savory) using only 7 common pantry ingredients. Include a creative name for the dish…

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking)272 words
Okay, here is a simple, delicious savory recipe using only 7 common pantry ingredients. Dish Name: Sunshine Lentil Soup This is a bright, comforting soup that\'s surprisingly flavorful with just a few staples.
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MiniMax M3287 words
🌟 Sun-Kissed Honey Glazed Carrots 🌟 A sweet-savory side dish that turns humble carrots into a glossy, crowd-pleasing showstopper. Ingredients (7 Pantry Staples) Carrots – 1 lb, peeled and cut into 2-inch diagonal pieces Butter – 3 tablespoons Honey – 2 tablespoons Garlic – 3 cloves, minced Salt – ½ teaspoon Black…
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Beginner's Longevity Plan

Outline a simple, actionable 1-month plan for someone starting their journey towards better health and longevity. Focus on 3 key areas…

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking)867 words
Okay, here is a simple, actionable 1-month plan for a beginner focusing on Diet, Exercise, and Sleep for better health and longevity. Goal: To build foundational, sustainable habits in 3 key health areas over 30 days.
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MiniMax M3644 words
🌱 Your 1-Month Health & Longevity Starter Plan The best plan is one you can actually stick to. This 4-week guide focuses on three foundational pillars — the ones with the biggest impact on how you feel today and how well you age over decades. Each week builds gently on the last.
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Our Verdict
MiniMax M3
MiniMax M3
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking)
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking)Runner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, MiniMax M3 has the edge: bigger model tier, newer.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking)
Input
$0.17
1.7× cheaper
Output
$3.50
MiniMax M3
Input
$0.30
Output
$1.20
2.9× cheaper

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) wins input (1.7× cheaper)·MiniMax M3 wins output (2.9× cheaper)

Where to run it

13 hosts, cheapest first

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking)

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

MiniMax M313 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
CCoreWeavefp4$0.23 in·$0.96 out·262k·99.7% upGGMI Cloudfp8$0.24 in·$0.96 out·1M·99.8% upDDeepInfrafp8$0.28 in·$1.10 out·524k·99.8% upAAtlasCloudfp8$0.30 in·$1.20 out·524k·96.5% upMiniMaxfp8$0.30 in·$1.20 out·524k·99.5% upNNovitafp8$0.30 in·$1.20 out·1M·99.6% up
7 more hostsFewer hosts
PParasailfp8$0.30 in·$1.20 out·1M·99% upSStreamLakefp8$0.30 in·$1.20 out·1M·99.5% upTTogether$0.30 in·$1.20 out·524k·99.7% upMMara$0.60 in·$2.40 out·1M·80.7% upSSambaNova$0.60 in·$2.40 out·1M·96.7% upMModelRunfp4$0.75 in·$3.00 out·1M·99.7% upVVenicefp8degraded$0.30 in·$1.20 out·524k·89% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 25 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
42%

MiniMax M3 uses 115.0x more emoji

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking)
MiniMax M3
53%Vocabulary55%
14wSentence Length24w
0.38Hedging0.52
4.4Bold5.2
4.1Lists3.0
0.00Emoji1.15
0.00Headings1.21
0.24Transitions0.02
Based on 7 + 27 text responses
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Common questions

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) is developed by Google AI while MiniMax M3 is developed by MiniMax. Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) has a 1.0M token context window vs MiniMax M3's 1.0M. You can compare their actual outputs across 20 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) and MiniMax M3 each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 20 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) costs $0.175/M input tokens and MiniMax M3 costs $0.3/M input tokens. Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) is $0.13/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) and MiniMax M3 across shared challenges. You can vote on which model produced the better output in a blind duel. Browsing and voting are free. No account is needed to look; signing in only saves your votes and likes.

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