Gemini 3.7 Flash vs MiniMax M3: Specs & Benchmark Comparison
| Characteristic | Gemini 3.7 Flash | MiniMax M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Company | MiniMax | |
| Release Date | August 13, 2026 | June 1, 2026 |
| Parameters | — | 428B |
| Multimodal | Yes | Yes |
| Context (input) | 1.0M | 1.0M |
| Context (output) | 66K | 131K |
| Input Price / 1M | $0.75 | $0.30 |
| Output Price / 1M | $3.75 | $1.20 |
| Average Score | 0.8 | 0.9 |
Verdict
Both models show equal results — the choice depends on your specific use case.
Overall Performance
Both models show comparable average scores: Gemini 3.7 Flash — 0.8, MiniMax M3 — 0.9.
API Cost
MiniMax M3 is 3.0x cheaper: input $0.30/1M vs $0.75/1M tokens.
Context Window
Same context size: 1M tokens.
Recency
Gemini 3.7 Flash is newer: released 8/13/2026 vs 6/1/2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for coding — Gemini 3.7 Flash or MiniMax M3?
Direct comparison on the SWE-Bench benchmark is not available. We recommend reviewing other metrics on the comparison page.
Which model is cheaper — Gemini 3.7 Flash or MiniMax M3?
MiniMax M3 is cheaper for input: $0.30 per 1M tokens vs $0.75.
Which has a larger context window — Gemini 3.7 Flash or MiniMax M3?
Gemini 3.7 Flash supports a larger context: 1,000,000 tokens vs 1,000,000.
The Gemini 3.7 Flash and MiniMax M3 comparison is updated for 2026. Data includes benchmark results, API pricing, context window size and other specifications. For more detailed information, visit the Gemini 3.7 Flash or MiniMax M3 page. See also the complete list of AI model comparisons.