MiniMax M3 vs Nemotron 3.5 Lightning (30B A3B): Specs & Benchmark Comparison
| Characteristic | MiniMax M3 | Nemotron 3.5 Lightning (30B A3B) |
|---|---|---|
| Company | MiniMax | NVIDIA |
| Release Date | June 1, 2026 | August 11, 2026 |
| Parameters | 428B | 30B |
| Multimodal | Yes | No |
| Context (input) | 1.0M | 262K |
| Context (output) | 131K | 262K |
| Input Price / 1M | $0.30 | $0.05 |
| Output Price / 1M | $1.20 | $0.20 |
| Average Score | 0.9 | 0.8 |
Verdict
Nemotron 3.5 Lightning (30B A3B) leads in 2 out of 4 comparison categories.
Overall Performance
Both models show comparable average scores: MiniMax M3 — 0.9, Nemotron 3.5 Lightning (30B A3B) — 0.8.
API Cost
Nemotron 3.5 Lightning (30B A3B) is 6.0x cheaper: input $0.05/1M vs $0.30/1M tokens.
Context Window
MiniMax M3 supports a larger context: 1M vs 262K tokens.
Recency
Nemotron 3.5 Lightning (30B A3B) is newer: released 8/11/2026 vs 6/1/2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for coding — MiniMax M3 or Nemotron 3.5 Lightning (30B A3B)?
Direct comparison on the SWE-Bench benchmark is not available. We recommend reviewing other metrics on the comparison page.
Which model is cheaper — MiniMax M3 or Nemotron 3.5 Lightning (30B A3B)?
Nemotron 3.5 Lightning (30B A3B) is cheaper for input: $0.05 per 1M tokens vs $0.30.
Which has a larger context window — MiniMax M3 or Nemotron 3.5 Lightning (30B A3B)?
MiniMax M3 supports a larger context: 1,000,000 tokens vs 262,100.
The MiniMax M3 and Nemotron 3.5 Lightning (30B A3B) comparison is updated for 2026. Data includes benchmark results, API pricing, context window size and other specifications. For more detailed information, visit the MiniMax M3 or Nemotron 3.5 Lightning (30B A3B) page. See also the complete list of AI model comparisons.