This model is deprecated. We only continue performance benchmarking for the default 10k input token workload. Results for other workloads are historical and no longer updated.
MiniMax has launched a newer model, MiniMax-M2. We suggest considering it instead.
For more information, see comparison of MiniMax-M2 to other models and API provider benchmarks for MiniMax-M2.
MiniMax M1 80k API Provider Benchmarking & Analysis
This analysis is intended to support you in choosing the best API provider of MiniMax M1 80k for your use-case.
Fastest
NovitaOutput speed
Total 1 provider
Lowest Latency
NovitaTime to first answer token
Total 1 provider
Lowest Price
NovitaBlended price (per 1M tokens)
Total 1 provider
MiniMax M1 80k is available through Novita.
Highlights
Pricing
Pricing: Cache Hit, Input, and Output
Pricing: Blended Price
Output Speed vs. Price
Speed
Measured by Output Speed (tokens per second)
Output Speed: MiniMax M1 80k
Latency vs. Output Speed
Latency
Measured by Time (seconds) to First Token
Time to First Answer Token
End-to-End Response Time
Seconds to output 500 tokens, calculated based on time to first token, 'thinking' time for reasoning models, and output speed
End-to-End Response Time
Key Comparison Metrics & API Features
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about MiniMax M1 80k providers
MiniMax M1 80k is available through 1 API provider: Novita. Each provider offers different performance characteristics and pricing.
MiniMax M1 80k is currently available through 1 API provider that we benchmark and track.
The fastest provider for MiniMax M1 80k by output speed is Novita (85.3 t/s). Output speed measures how quickly tokens are generated after the model starts responding.
The provider with the lowest time to first answer token for MiniMax M1 80k is Novita (25.31s). Lower latency means faster initial response time.
The most affordable provider for MiniMax M1 80k by blended price is Novita ($0.72 per 1M tokens). Blended price uses a 7:2:1 cache hit/input/output token ratio.
The provider with the lowest input token pricing for MiniMax M1 80k is Novita ($0.55 per 1M input tokens).
The provider with the lowest output token pricing for MiniMax M1 80k is Novita ($2.20 per 1M output tokens).
The only provider of MiniMax M1 80k supports JSON mode for structured output.
The only provider of MiniMax M1 80k supports function calling (tool use).
Novita leads across all key metrics for MiniMax M1 80k, offering the fastest speed, lowest latency, and most competitive pricing.
When choosing a provider for MiniMax M1 80k, consider: output speed (for throughput-intensive tasks), latency (for interactive applications requiring quick first responses), pricing (for cost-sensitive workloads), and API features like JSON mode or function calling.
Yes, provider performance can vary over time due to infrastructure changes, load balancing, and updates. We continuously benchmark all providers and display historical performance trends in the "Over Time" charts.
For information about MiniMax M1 80k's intelligence, capabilities, modalities, and how it compares to other models, see the model overview page. View model overview