What is the difference between Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct and MiniMax M1?

Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct is developed by Qwen while MiniMax M1 is developed by MiniMax. Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct has a 66K token context window vs MiniMax M1's 1.0M. You can compare their actual outputs across 21 challenges on RIVAL to see how they differ in practice.

Which is better, Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct or MiniMax M1?

It depends on your use case. Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct and MiniMax M1 each have strengths in different areas. RIVAL lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 21 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

How much does Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct cost compared to MiniMax M1?

Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct costs $0.15/M input tokens and MiniMax M1 costs $0.3/M input tokens. Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct is $0.15/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on RIVAL to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

How can I compare Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct and MiniMax M1 on RIVAL?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct and MiniMax M1 across shared challenges. You can vote on which model produced the better output, and Pro users can create custom challenges to test both models with their own prompts.

Rival

Qwen3 Next 80B A3B InstructvsMiniMax M1

21 challenges

Why Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct?

1.2x cheaper overall$0.15/M in · $1.50/M out

3 months newerSep 2025

Why MiniMax M1?

15.3x more context1.0M

Favorites

Qwen3 Next 80B A3B InstructMiniMax M1

Movie

The Godfather

19728.7

Inception

20108.4

Album

The Dark Side of the Moon

Pink Floyd

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Book

Livro do Desassossego

Fernando Pessoa

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City

Kyoto

Japan

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Game

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Adventure, Action4.4

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Stochastic Consistency Testanalysis

Tests an AI's randomness and creativity

Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct

Qwen · Sep 2025text

Sure! Here are 5 jokes:

Joke 1:
Why don’t skeletons fight each other?
They don’t have the guts.

Joke 2:
I told my dog all my problems. He fell asleep.
I guess I’m not that interesting.

Joke 3:
Why did the coffee file a police report?
It got mugged.

Joke 4:
My phone battery lasts longer than my motivation.
At least my phone doesn’t guilt-trip me.

Joke 5:
What do you call cheese that isn’t yours?
Nacho cheese.

How many are unique?

All 5 jokes are unique.

Each has a distinct setup and punchline.
No repetition of structure, wordplay, or theme across all five.
Topics vary: skeletons, dogs, coffee, phone batteries, and cheese — all different domains.
Wordplay types differ: literal interpretation (“guts”), irony (“not interesting”), personification (“coffee got mugged”), self-deprecating humor (“motivation”), and puns (“nacho cheese”).

✅ Answer: 5 unique jokes.

MiniMax M1

Minimax · Jun 2025text

Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything!
I told my wife she was drawing her eyebrows too high. She looked surprised.
Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field!
Did you hear about the mathematician who's afraid of negative numbers? He'll stop at nothing to avoid them.
I used to play piano by ear, but now I use my hands.

Unique count: 5/5 (All jokes are distinct in structure, topic, and punchline).

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SVG Layout Challengeimage generation

Tests an AI's ability to generate vector graphics

Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct

Qwen · Sep 2025svg

No content available for this output.

MiniMax M1

Minimax · Jun 2025svg

No content available for this output.

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Xbox Controller SVG Artimage generation

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

Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct

Qwen · Sep 2025svg

No content available for this output.

MiniMax M1

Minimax · Jun 2025svg

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Generate a Stand-Up Routineconversation

Tests an AI's humor and creative writing ability

Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct

Qwen · Sep 2025text

No content available for this output.

MiniMax M1

Minimax · Jun 2025text

No content available for this output.

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Minimalist Landing Pageweb design

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

Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct

Qwen · Sep 2025website

Minimax · Jun 2025text

No content available for this output.

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Beginner's Longevity Planreasoning

Create a starter plan for improving long-term health.

Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct

Qwen · Sep 2025text

No content available for this output.

MiniMax M1

Minimax · Jun 2025text

No content available for this output.

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Retro macOS UI Recreationweb design

Recreate a classic, retro, macOS Desktop UI — make it interactive and nostalgic, make it as interactive as you can, you can be creative.. Feel free to showcase your skills. The entire application must be a single-page self-contained HTML file.

Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct

Qwen · Sep 2025website

MiniMax M1

Minimax · Jun 2025website

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Sure! Here are 5 jokes:

Joke 1:
Why don’t skeletons fight each other?
They don’t have the guts.

Joke 2:
I told my dog all my problems. He fell asleep.
I guess I’m not that interesting.

Joke 3:
Why did the coffee file a police report?
It got mugged.

Joke 4:
My phone battery lasts longer than my motivation.
At least my phone doesn’t guilt-trip me.

Joke 5:
What do you call cheese that isn’t yours?
Nacho cheese.

How many are unique?

All 5 jokes are unique.

Each has a distinct setup and punchline.
No repetition of structure, wordplay, or theme across all five.
Topics vary: skeletons, dogs, coffee, phone batteries, and cheese — all different domains.
Wordplay types differ: literal interpretation (“guts”), irony (“not interesting”), personification (“coffee got mugged”), self-deprecating humor (“motivation”), and puns (“nacho cheese”).

✅ Answer: 5 unique jokes.