Updated Mar 18, 2026

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GPT-5 Codex

MiniMax M2.7Runner-up

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Why GPT-5 Codex?

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Why MiniMax M2.7?

6 months newerMar 2026

GPT-5 CodexMiniMax M2.7

Input price

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$0.30/M

Output price

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$1.20/M

Context

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205K

Released

Sep 2025

Mar 2026

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Movie

Blade Runner

Blade Runner

The Shawshank Redemption

The Shawshank Redemption

Album

Kind of Blue

OK Computer

Book

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War and Peace

War and Peace

Лев Толстой

City

Tokyo

Tokyo

Game

Minecraft

Minecraft

Action, Arcade4.4

Minecraft

Minecraft

Action, Arcade4.4

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01

Estimate Complexityreasoning

Tests an AI's ability to make educated estimates based on technical knowledge

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Openai · Sep 2025text

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Minimax · Mar 2026text

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02

AI Board Game Logicreasoning

Tests an AI's ability to understand game rules and strategy

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Openai · Sep 2025svg

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03

Logic Puzzlereasoning

Tests an AI's ability to solve a simple but potentially confusing logic puzzle

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GPT-5 Codex

Openai · Sep 2025text

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Minimax · Mar 2026text

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04

Stochastic Consistency Testanalysis

Tests an AI's randomness and creativity

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Openai · Sep 2025text

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Minimax · Mar 2026text

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05

SVG Layout Challengeimage generation

Tests an AI's ability to generate vector graphics

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Openai · Sep 2025svg

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Minimax · Mar 2026svg

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06

Xbox Controller SVG Artimage generation

Tests an AI's ability to create detailed SVG illustrations of gaming hardware

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GPT-5 Codex

Openai · Sep 2025svg

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Minimax · Mar 2026svg

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07

Generate a Stand-Up Routineconversation

Tests an AI's humor and creative writing ability

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GPT-5 Codex

Openai · Sep 2025text

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Minimax · Mar 2026text

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08

Realistic AI Interviewconversation

Tests an AI's ability to simulate personalities and predict future trends

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Openai · Sep 2025text

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Minimax · Mar 2026text

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Satirical Fake News Headlineconversation

Tests an AI's humor and understanding of current events

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Openai · Sep 2025text

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Minimax · Mar 2026text

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10

Character Voice Testconversation

Tests an AI's ability to write in distinct character voices

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Openai · Sep 2025text

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Minimax · Mar 2026text

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Minimalist Landing Pageweb design

Tests an AI's ability to generate a complete, working landing page

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Openai · Sep 2025website

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Pokémon Battle UI Recreationweb design

Recreate an interactive, nostalgic Pokémon battle UI in a single HTML file.

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GPT-5 Codex

Openai · Sep 2025website

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Minimax · Mar 2026website

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