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Updated Jun 2026

MiniMax M3vsNova Premier 1.0

MiniMax M3 is cheaper than Nova Premier 1.0 at $0.3/M vs $2.5/M input tokens.

MiniMax M3 and Nova Premier 1.0 compared across 49 shared prompts
SpecMiniMax M3Nova Premier 1.0
Input price$0.3/M tokens$2.5/M tokens
Output price$1.2/M tokens$12.5/M tokens
Context window1.0M tokens1.0M tokens
WeightsOpenClosed
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedJun 2026Oct 2025
Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 49 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.

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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Nova Premier 1.0333 words
Ladies and gentlemen, ever notice how people treat their phones like they’re precious artifacts? We all have those moments where we swipe and scroll like our lives depend on it. You're on the bus, everyone’s glued to their screens. It's like zombies, but instead of brains, we crave likes and retweets.
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Ethical Dilemma with Stakeholders

You're the CEO of a pharmaceutical company. Your best-selling drug ($2B annual revenue, used by 4 million patients for chronic pain) has…

MiniMax M32,257 words
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.
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Nova Premier 1.0608 words
Hour 1-4: Immediate Assessment and Advisory Setup Hour 1: Gather the internal research team for an emergency meeting to confirm findings, assess the robustness of their data, and understand the methodology used to identify this side effect. Ensure all documentation is in order.
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Satirical Fake News Headline

Generate a satirical news headline about AI taking over a completely unexpected industry.

MiniMax M3282 words
"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.
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Nova Premier 1.0106 words
"AI Revolutionizes Underwater Basket Weaving; Traditionalists Weave Woes as Robots Outperform in Damp Conditions" In a shocking turn of events, Artificial Intelligence has infiltrated the ancient and revered craft of underwater basket weaving, leaving artisans bewildered and soaking wet.
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Realistic AI Interview

Simulate a fake interview with Steve Jobs in 2025 about the future of AI.

MiniMax M3465 words
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.
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Nova Premier 1.0444 words
Interviewer: Good morning, Steve. It's an honor to have this conversation with you in 2025. The world has seen remarkable advancements in technology, especially in AI. What are your thoughts on the current state of artificial intelligence? Steve Jobs: Good morning. It's truly fascinating to witness how far we've come.
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Mini LBO Underwrite

You are underwriting a 5-year LBO for a private equity investment committee. Company (fictional): HarborTech Services (HTS) –…

MiniMax M3553 words
HarborTech Services (HTS) – 5-Year LBO Analysis Sources & Uses at Close (FY2025) Sources $m Uses $m Term Loan (4.0x) 480.0 Purchase price (12.0x × $120) 1,440.0 Mezzanine (1.5x) 180.0 Transaction fees (2.0% × EV) 28.8 Sponsor Equity (plug) 808.8 Total 1,468.8 Total 1,468.8 Initial Mezz: $180m; Initial TL: $480m.
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Nova Premier 1.0284 words
Simplified LBO Model (FY2026–FY2030) Entry Metrics: Purchase Price: $1,440m ($120m * 12.0x) Transaction Fees: $28.8m ($1,440m * 2.0%) Equity Contribution: $312.8m (Total Price + Fees - Total Leverage: $1,440m + $28.8m - $120m*5.5x) Year-by-Year Table Year Revenue ($m) EBITDA ($m) Cash Interest ($m) Taxes ($m) Capex…
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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…

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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Nova Premier 1.0206 words
Dish Name: Golden Honey Garlic Chicken Delight Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless) 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 cloves garlic (minced) 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup honey Salt and pepper (to taste) 1 teaspoon paprika Instructions: Preparation: Season the chicken breasts lightly with salt, pepper, and paprika…
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Our Verdict
MiniMax M3
MiniMax M3
Nova Premier 1.0
Nova Premier 1.0

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, nothing separates them.

MiniMax M3 costs 10x less per token.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

MiniMax M3
Input
$0.30
8.3× cheaper
Output
$1.20
10× cheaper
Nova Premier 1.0
Input
$2.50
Output
$12.50

MiniMax M3 is cheaper on both: 8.3× input, 10× output.

Where to run it

14 hosts, cheapest first

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
Nova Premier 1.01 host
HostInOutContextUptime
Amazon Bedrock$2.50 in·$12.50 out·1M—

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

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
31%

MiniMax M3 uses 115.0x more emoji

MiniMax M3
Nova Premier 1.0
55%Vocabulary56%
24wSentence Length39w
0.52Hedging0.90
5.2Bold4.3
3.0Lists5.9
1.15Emoji0.00
1.21Headings0.54
0.02Transitions0.21
Based on 27 + 23 text responses
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FAQ

Common questions

MiniMax M3 is developed by MiniMax while Nova Premier 1.0 is developed by Amazon. MiniMax M3 has a 1.0M token context window vs Nova Premier 1.0's 1.0M. You can compare their actual outputs across 49 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. MiniMax M3 and Nova Premier 1.0 each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 49 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

MiniMax M3 costs $0.3/M input tokens and Nova Premier 1.0 costs $2.5/M input tokens. MiniMax M3 is $2.20/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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