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MiniMax M3 vs Grok 4.6
Live dataset updated 8/17/2026, 11:13:20 PM UTC
Open 1200×630 evidence receipt| Field | MiniMax M3 MiniMax | Grok 4.6 xAI |
|---|---|---|
| ModelCap position | #22 | #10 |
| Index score | 65.5 | 74.4 |
| Evidence | Measured4 public benchmark observations across 4 boards | Measured5 public benchmark observations across 5 boards |
| Input / 1M | $0.30 | $2.00 |
| Output / 1M | $1.20 | $6.00 |
| Pricing status | fresh | fresh |
| Context | 1M | 500K |
| Providers | 12 | 1 |
| Weight access | Restricted license | API only |
Decision facts
- MiniMax M3 is #22; Grok 4.6 is #10 on the same current language board.
- Index scores are 65.5 for MiniMax M3 and 74.4 for Grok 4.6.
- Both positions use Measured evidence.
- Listed output price per 1M tokens is $1.20 for MiniMax M3 and $6.00 for Grok 4.6.
- Published context is 1,048,576 tokens for MiniMax M3 and 500,000 for Grok 4.6.
- Weight access differs: MiniMax M3 is restricted; Grok 4.6 is none.
- ModelCap currently lists 12 providers for MiniMax M3 and 1 for Grok 4.6.
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