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CC MiniMax M2 vs CC MiniMax M2.1
Compare CC MiniMax M2 from Minimax and CC MiniMax M2.1 from Minimax on key metrics including benchmarks, price, context length, and other model features. Access both models and hundreds of others through the AIHubMix API.
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Pricing & Specifications
Prices are per million tokens. Time to First Token and throughput are rolling averages measured on AIHubMix.
Promotional prices show the discounted rate; see each model page for promotion windows.
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Performance Past 3 Days
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LMArena Benchmarks
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Source: LMArena (arena.ai) leaderboard, imported by AIHubMix. Models without published ratings are omitted per chart.
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FAQ
Which is cheaper: CC MiniMax M2, CC MiniMax M2.1?
CC MiniMax M2: $0.1/M output tokens; CC MiniMax M2.1: $0.1/M. Use the cost calculator above to estimate your own workload.
How do their coding arena scores compare?
CC MiniMax M2.1: 1439; CC MiniMax M2: 1385 (LMArena coding leaderboard).
What inputs and capabilities does each model support?
CC MiniMax M2 accepts text input and supports tool calling, function calling and structured outputs; CC MiniMax M2.1 accepts text input and supports tool calling, function calling and structured outputs.
Can I call CC MiniMax M2 and CC MiniMax M2.1 with the same API key?
Yes. AIHubMix serves every model on this page behind one OpenAI-compatible endpoint, so switching between them is a one-line change to the model field — no second account, key or SDK.
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