MiniMax-M2.1 vs Step 3.5 Flash
For product management work, compared on the PM Index.
- MiniMax-M2.1 leads on the PM Index (40.3 vs 40.0).
- Step 3.5 Flash is cheaper ($0.15 vs $0.52 per 1M tokens).
- MiniMax-M2.1 is faster (216 vs 179 tok/s).
| Metric | MiniMax-M2.1 | Step 3.5 Flash |
|---|---|---|
| PM Index | 40.3 | 40.0 |
| AA Intelligence | 39.4 | 37.8 |
| AA Coding | 32.8 | 31.6 |
| AA Agentic | 47.4 | 52.0 |
| Blended $/1M | $0.52 | $0.15 |
| Output tok/s | 216 | 179 |