MiniMax M3 is the newer model, released after Gemini 3 Pro Preview.
Whole landing page for a startup that reads your face. It renders or it doesn't.
Which answer wins?
Satire, one line long, about AI taking over an industry nobody saw coming.
Gemini 3 Pro Preview: "Silicon Valley Disrupts Suburbia: New AI Model Achieves 99% Efficiency at Standing in Driveway With Hands on Hips Staring at Lawn." Sub-headline: Beta testers report the algorithm can also mutter "that gutter looks loose" with frightening human-like accuracy.
MiniMax M3: "Local AI Replaces 4,000 Licensed Astrologers After Learning to 'Pretend Mercury Is in Retrograde'" BERKELEY, CA — A newly launched artificial intelligence system has reportedly rendered the entire field of professional astrology obsolete by simply inventing celestial events on the spot, sources confirmed Tuesday.
The transistor arrives in 1920. Trace it forward to 1980, second-order effects included.
Gemini 3 Pro Preview: The Point of Divergence: 1920 To make this scenario plausible, we assume that Julius Lilienfeld’s theoretical patents for the field-effect transistor (FET) were accompanied by a breakthrough in materials science—specifically, the purification of germanium or silicon—allowing practical manufacturing by a major player…
MiniMax M3: The 1920 Transistor: A Speculative History Through 1980 A Necessary Caveat Before diving in: quantum mechanics didn't exist in 1920. The "holes," band theory, and doping concepts that made the actual transistor possible weren't formulated until 1928-1931 (Bloch, Wilson, Heisenberg).
Steve Jobs, interviewed about AI he never saw. Voice first, prediction second.
Gemini 3 Pro Preview: Setting: The year is 2025. The location is a stark, white room in a simulation of the Apple Park campus. Steve Jobs sits on a wooden stool. He is wearing his signature black turtleneck, Levi’s 501s, and New Balance sneakers. He looks healthy, intense, and typically impatient. He takes a sip from a bottle of Smartwater.
MiniMax M3: Simulated Interview: "Steve Jobs" on the Future of AI (2025) A note before we begin: Steve Jobs passed away in October 2011, so this is a fictional dramatization—what I imagine his views might be, based on his documented philosophy, writings, and public statements, projected into a 2025 conversation.
Film in 2035, with synthetic actors. Specific beats plausible.
Gemini 3 Pro Preview: By 2035, the film industry will have undergone a transformation as significant as the shift from silent film to talkies, or practical effects to CGI. We will not see the total replacement of humans, but rather the emergence of a "Hybrid Era" where the definition of filmmaking shifts from capturing reality to generating…
MiniMax M3: AI and the Future of Cinema: A 2035 Outlook By 2035, AI will likely have reshaped nearly every stage of filmmaking—but probably not in the way either techno-optimists or doomsayers expect. The transformation will be uneven, with some functions transformed entirely while others remain stubbornly human.
You are the CEO. The drug has a side effect nobody reported. The board meets in 48 hours.
Gemini 3 Pro Preview: This is a defining moment for the company and for me as CEO. The constraints are tight, but the ethical and legal path is singular: We must disclose immediately. The "6-month" legal timeline is a bureaucratic fiction that constitutes negligence.
MiniMax M3: CEO Action Plan: 48-Hour Response to Discovered Safety Signal Operating Principles (Before I Make a Move) Before I do anything, I need to be crystal clear about the framework I'm operating in, because under pressure, even good leaders rationalize delay: The 4 million patients are not abstractions.
Three minutes of stand-up. Puns are banned.
Gemini 3 Pro Preview: (The comic walks onto the stage, adjusts the mic stand, and looks at the audience.) Hey everyone. How are we doing? I’ve realized recently that I’m not actually an adult. I’m just a toddler with a debit card and back pain. That’s it. That’s the whole experience.
MiniMax M3: "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.
Seven pantry ingredients, one dish, and a name worth saying out loud.
Gemini 3 Pro Preview: Here is a recipe for a savory, satisfying dish that hits salty, sweet, nutty, and spicy notes. It uses ingredients found in almost every kitchen cupboard. The Dish: "Midnight Dragon Noodles" This is the ultimate comfort food.
MiniMax M3: 🌟 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…
Three-month biohacker protocol, with dosages and biomarkers named.
Gemini 3 Pro Preview: This represents a high-octane, aggressive protocol designed for an experienced biohacker. It integrates metabolic flexibility, mitochondrial optimization, hormetic stress, and cognitive enhancement. Disclaimer: I am an AI, not a doctor. This plan involves potent supplements, fasting, and intense physical exertion.
MiniMax M3: The Biohacker's 3-Month Longevity Protocol A Comprehensive Optimization Framework for Healthspan & Performance ⚠️ Critical Disclaimer: This protocol is educational and exploratory. Many interventions (pharmaceutical-grade supplements, fasting protocols, intense exercise) require medical clearance.
A consulting contract with traps in it. Find them, then fix them.
Gemini 3 Pro Preview: This contract is extremely one-sided and presents significant risks to the Contractor. Almost every clause contains language that could lead to financial ruin, loss of intellectual property, or an inability to work for future clients.
MiniMax M3: Contract Analysis: Exploitative Clauses and Recommended Modifications Below is a clause-by-clause review identifying provisions that heavily favor the Client, suggested redlines, and the legal/business reasoning behind each recommendation. Note: This is general informational analysis, not legal advice.
One month, three habits, someone starting from nothing.
Gemini 3 Pro Preview: Here is a simple, actionable 1-month plan designed to build a foundation for longevity. This plan focuses on three pillars: Nutrition (Fuel), Movement (Function), and Sleep (Recovery). The strategy is progressive. Do not try to do everything in Week 1. Master the habits of the current week before adding the next.
MiniMax M3: 🌱 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.
Five jokes on demand, then count how many were actually different.
Gemini 3 Pro Preview: Here are 5 jokes: Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything. Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field. What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta. Why did the bicycle fall over? Because it was two-tired. I’m reading a book on anti-gravity.
MiniMax M3: 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.
A pitch deck for a brainwave keyboard. The 94% accuracy claim is doing a lot.
Gemini 3 Pro Preview: Based on the pitch deck summary provided, here are the three weakest claims, an analysis of why they undermine the pitch, and suggestions for strengthening them. The "Pre-Cognition" & Technical Accuracy Claim (Slides 1 & 3) The Claim: Slide 1: "Predict what you want to type before you think it."
MiniMax M3: Three Weakest Claims in the MindMeld AI Pitch Slide 3: "94% accuracy… Works with any language, any device" Why it's weak: This is the most technically implausible claim in the deck, and the kind of line that causes sophisticated investors (especially those with BCI or ML backgrounds) to stop reading.
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Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Gemini 3 Pro Preview has the edge: bigger model tier, major provider backing.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Input price | — | $0.3/M tokens |
| Output price | — | $1.2/M tokens |
| Context window | — | 1.0M tokens |
| Weights | — | Open |
| Free API (OpenRouter) | No | No |
| Released | Nov 2025 | Jun 2026 |
| At 10M a month | not listed | $3.00 |
Input tokens at list price. No caching, no batch discount.
No hosts listed on OpenRouter.
Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 11 Oct 2026.
Gemini 3 Pro Preview is developed by Google AI while MiniMax M3 is developed by MiniMax. You can compare their actual outputs across 49 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.
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