Battle of the Models
Compare specific LLM models, context windows, and capabilities.
MiniMax M3 (preview)
A-TIERSambaNova Cloud
Intelligence Score
81/100
Model Popularity
0 votes
Context Window
Long context
Pricing Model
Free / Open
Qwen3.5 9B
OVH AI Endpoints
Intelligence Score
71/100
Context Window
Long context
Pricing Model
Free / Open
Model Popularity
0 votes
FINAL VERDICT
MiniMax M3 (preview) Wins
With an intelligence score of 81/100 vs 71/100, MiniMax M3 (preview) outperforms Qwen3.5 9B by 10 points.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Detailed Comparison
| Feature |
MiniMax M3 (preview)
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Qwen3.5 9B
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|---|---|---|
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Context Window
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Long context | Long context |
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Architecture
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Transformer | Transformer (Open Weight) |
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Est. MMLU Score
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~75-79% | ~65-69% |
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Release Date
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2024 | 2024 |
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Pricing Model
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Free Tier | Free Tier |
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Rate Limit (RPM)
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Varies by model | 2 RPM (Anonymous) / 400 RPM (Auth) |
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Daily Limit
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Dependent on credits | Unspecified |
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Capabilities
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No specific data
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No specific data
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Performance Tier
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B-Tier (Strong) | C-Tier (Good) |
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Speed Estimate
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⚡ Very Fast | Medium |
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Primary Use Case
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⚡ Fast Chat & Apps | General Purpose |
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Model Size
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Undisclosed | 9B |
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Limitations
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Key Strengths
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