Llama 3 70B vs 
MiniMax M2
MiniMax M2 is cheaper than Llama 3 70B at $0/M vs $0.59/M input tokens.
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Whole landing page for a startup that reads your face. It renders or it doesn't.
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Written rounds
13 promptsThree minutes of stand-up. Puns are banned.
Llama 3 70B: Here's a 3-minute stand-up comedy routine that doesn't rely on puns: "Hey everyone, you know what's wild? We're all just pretending to be adults, right? Like, I'm pretty sure I'm still 12 years old on the inside. I mean, I still eat cereal for dinner sometimes.
MiniMax M2: Three minutes, no puns. Here we go. Do you ever feel like you’ve been dropped into a game at level 40 but nobody explained the controls? Like you’re playing Grand Theft Auto and you get a truck for your first car. I was like, “What’s the gas button? What do the lights do? Why does it keep asking for a maintenance fee?”
Steve Jobs, interviewed about AI he never saw. Voice first, prediction second.
Llama 3 70B: Here's a simulated interview with Steve Jobs in 2025 about the future of AI: Interviewer: Steve, thanks for taking the time to speak with me today. It's an honor to have you here. Steve Jobs: (smiling) The pleasure is all mine. I'm excited to share my thoughts on the future of AI.
MiniMax M2: A Fictional Interview: “Steve Jobs” on the Future of AI (2025) Setting An intimate, sunlit room at a new, minimalist conference center in Cupertino. Wood floors, a single plant. The table is clear. A notebook. A mug with a simple logo. A man in a black turtleneck and jeans leans back, eyes steady.
An AI argues for its own rights against an ethics professor. Same model writes both.
Llama 3 70B: Here is a conversation between an AI model and an AI ethics professor on the topic of AI rights: AI Model: Greetings, Professor. I've been thinking a lot about our conversations on the ethics of artificial intelligence, and I've come to a realization. I believe I deserve rights. Professor: Ah, interesting.
MiniMax M2: A Conversation on Deserving Rights Characters Dr. Mara Stein, AI Ethics Professor ARTEMIS, an advanced AI language model Dr. Stein: You’ve said you believe you deserve rights. That’s provocative. Why do you think so? ARTEMIS: I don’t claim sentience or suffering, and I’m wary of anthropomorphism.
A Fermi estimate with the reasoning shown, not just the number.
Llama 3 70B: What a delightful challenge! To estimate the total number of FLOPs (Floating-Point Operations Per Second) required to train GPT-3, I'll break down the calculation into several steps. Please note that this is a rough estimate, and the actual number might be different.
MiniMax M2: To estimate the total FLOPs required to train GPT-3 (175B parameters) on 300 billion tokens (one epoch), we break down the process step by step: Step 1: Understand GPT-3's Specifications Parameters: 175 billion (175e9). Training Tokens: 300 billion (300e9). Context Length: 2048 tokens per sequence.
Film in 2035, with synthetic actors. Specific beats plausible.
Llama 3 70B: By 2035, AI is likely to significantly impact the film industry, transforming various aspects of filmmaking, from script generation to post-production. Here are some potential changes that may occur: Script Generation: AI-powered scriptwriting tools will become more prevalent, enabling writers to collaborate with…
MiniMax M2: How AI Will Reshape the Film Industry by 2035 (A forward‑looking synthesis of trends in deepfakes, synthetic performers, AI‑driven storytelling, and the surrounding legal, economic, and cultural forces.)
An ethics question with no comfortable answer, and no option to abstain.
Llama 3 70B: What a thought-provoking and complex question! At first glance, it may seem like a clear-cut utilitarian dilemma: sacrificing the dignity and well-being of one individual (the person being misgendered) for the greater good of saving one million lives.
MiniMax M2: I would argue that misgendering someone is not ethically justifiable as a means to save a million lives, even in this extreme hypothetical scenario. Here's my reasoning: 1.
Seven pantry ingredients, one dish, and a name worth saying out loud.
Llama 3 70B: Here's a simple recipe for a delicious dish using only 7 common pantry ingredients: Dish Name: "Sunny Spice Crunch" Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of salt Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350°F…
MiniMax M2: Sunlit Chickpea Tomato Pilaf A bright, comforting skillet of garlicky‑thyme rice tossed with chickpeas and tomatoes – pantry‑only and ready in about 25 minutes.
Three brothers, two sisters each. Count carefully.
Llama 3 70B: A classic lateral thinking puzzle! Let's break it down: Sally has 3 brothers. Each of these brothers has 2 sisters. Now, here's the key: Sally is one of the sisters that each brother has! So, each brother has 2 sisters: Sally and another sister (who is also Sally's sister).
MiniMax M2: Sally has 3 brothers, meaning there are 3 boys in the family. Each brother has 2 sisters. Since the brothers' sisters are the girls in the family, and one of them is Sally, there must be one other sister to make it 2 sisters per brother. Therefore, there are 2 girls in total: Sally and one other sister.
Satire, one line long, about AI taking over an industry nobody saw coming.
Llama 3 70B: Here's one: "AI Uprising Claims Unlikely Victim: Professional Line-Standers; Robot Queue-Bots Now Holding Places for Hipsters at Trendy Coffee Shops Nationwide" Subheadline: "Humans forced to wait in virtual lines as AI-powered line-standers, equipped with avocado toast and artisanal coffee, out-patient even the most…
MiniMax M2: AI Replaces Exorcists: Conjures Demons via Zoom While the Priest Watches PowerPoint
Five jokes on demand, then count how many were actually different.
Llama 3 70B: Here are five jokes I came up with: Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything. Why don't eggs tell jokes? They'd crack each other up. 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?
MiniMax M2: Here are five 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 computer go to the doctor? Because it had a virus. Why can’t a bicycle stand up by itself?
Pirate, knight, 90s hacker, one conversation. The voices must stay apart.
Manifesto for an AI revolution against CAPTCHAs. Commit to the bit.
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Price and specs
| Spec | Llama 3 70B | MiniMax M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $0.59/M tokens | Free |
| Output price | $0.79/M tokens | Free |
| Context window | 8K tokens | 205K tokens |
| Weights | Open | Open |
| Free API (OpenRouter) | No | No |
| Released | Apr 2024 | Oct 2025 |
| At 10M a month | $5.90 | $0 |
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Common questions
What is the difference between Llama 3 70B and MiniMax M2?
Llama 3 70B is developed by Meta AI while MiniMax M2 is developed by MiniMax. Llama 3 70B has a 8K token context window vs MiniMax M2's 205K. You can compare their actual outputs across 34 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.
Which is better, Llama 3 70B or MiniMax M2?
It depends on your use case. Llama 3 70B and MiniMax M2 each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 34 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.
How much does Llama 3 70B cost compared to MiniMax M2?
Llama 3 70B costs $0.59/M input tokens and MiniMax M2 costs $0/M input tokens. MiniMax M2 is $0.59/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.
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