Updated March 26, 2026· Based on independent benchmark data
Claude Opus 4.5 (Reasoning) and MiniMax-M2.7 are virtually tied on intelligence (49.7 vs 49.6). MiniMax-M2.7 is 16.7x cheaper at $0.30/1M tokens vs $5.00/1M.
| Metric | Claude Opus 4.5 (Reasoning) | MiniMax-M2.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligence Score | 49.7 | 49.6 |
| Coding Score | 47.8 | 41.9 |
| Math Score | 91.3 | N/A |
| Speed (tok/s) | 57 tok/s | 45 tok/s |
| Latency (TTFT) | 10.41s | 1.78s |
| Input Price / 1M tokens | $5.00 | $0.30 |
| Output Price / 1M tokens | $25 | $1.20 |
| Context Window | N/A |
Claude Opus 4.5 (Reasoning) and MiniMax-M2.7 perform similarly on overall intelligence, scoring 49.7 and 49.6 respectively. For coding tasks, Claude Opus 4.5 (Reasoning) has the edge with a coding score of 47.8 vs 41.9.
Claude Opus 4.5 (Reasoning) generates output significantly faster at 57 tok/s compared to MiniMax-M2.7's 45 tok/s, making it 1.3x faster for streaming responses. Time to first token is 1.78s for MiniMax-M2.7 vs 10.41s for Claude Opus 4.5 (Reasoning), which affects perceived responsiveness in interactive applications.
MiniMax-M2.7 is more affordable at $0.30/1M input tokens ($1.20/1M output), while Claude Opus 4.5 (Reasoning) costs $5.00/1M input ($25/1M output). That makes Claude Opus 4.5 (Reasoning) 16.7x more expensive per token, which can add up significantly at scale. For a typical workload of 100 requests per day at 2,000 tokens each, Claude Opus 4.5 (Reasoning) would cost approximately $30.00/month vs $1.80/month for MiniMax-M2.7 in input costs alone.
Choose Claude Opus 4.5 (Reasoning) when you need stronger coding performance (47.8). Choose MiniMax-M2.7 when you need lower cost.
Claude Opus 4.5 (Reasoning) scores higher on coding benchmarks (47.8 vs 41.9), making it the better choice for programming tasks.
MiniMax-M2.7 is cheaper at $0.30/1M input tokens vs $5.00/1M for Claude Opus 4.5 (Reasoning).
Claude Opus 4.5 (Reasoning) is faster, producing output at 57 tok/s compared to MiniMax-M2.7's 45 tok/s.
No, Claude Opus 4.5 (Reasoning) does not support image input. Neither model supports image input.
Data last synced: March 26, 2026
| N/A |
| Max Output Tokens | N/A | N/A |
| Input Modalities | Text | Text |
| Output Modalities | Text | Text |
| Free Tier | No | No |
Both models perform similarly on intelligence benchmarks. Choose based on specific needs: pricing, speed, context window, or provider ecosystem.