Model Details
MiniMax M2.1
Quick answer: MiniMax M2.1 is MiniMax's October 2025 model scoring 78.0% LiveCodeBench, 88% MMLU-Pro, and 37.3% HLE. Between M2 and M2.5 in the MiniMax family.
At a Glance
Where MiniMax M2.1 leads
- 88% MMLU-Pro — highest in the MiniMax M2 family
- 78.0% LiveCodeBench — near M2 quality (83.0%)
- Balanced coding + knowledge profile
Where it lags
- 37.3% HLE — moderate frontier reasoning
- MiniMax Commercial License
Best for: MiniMax users needing maximum MMLU-Pro knowledge quality; October 2025 updates.
What MiniMax M2.1 Is
MiniMax M2.1 is the October 2025 incremental update to M2, with the highest MMLU-Pro in the M2 series (88%). The 78.0% LiveCodeBench is slightly below M2's 83.0% but with better knowledge coverage.
Specifications
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Organization | MiniMax |
| License | MiniMax Commercial License |
| Release date | October 2025 |
| Modality | Text only |
Pricing
Available via MiniMax API.
Public Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | Score | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| LiveCodeBench | 78.0% | Benchgen evaluation | 2025-10 |
| MMLU-Pro | 88% | Benchgen evaluation | 2025-10 |
| Humanity's Last Exam | 37.3% | Benchgen evaluation | 2025-10 |
MiniMax M2.1 vs Alternatives
| Model | LiveCodeBench | MMLU-Pro | HLE | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MiniMax M2.1 | 78.0% | 88% | 37.3% | Oct 2025 |
| MiniMax M2 | 83.0% | 82% | — | Aug 2025 |
| MiniMax M2.5 | — | — | — | Jan 2026 |
M2.1 vs M2: higher MMLU-Pro (88% vs 82%), lower LiveCodeBench (78.0% vs 83.0%). For knowledge: M2.1; for coding: M2.
Related Models & Benchmarks
- Compare: MiniMax M2 · MiniMax M2.5
- Benchmarks: LiveCodeBench · MMLU-Pro
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MiniMax M2.1?
MiniMax's October 2025 model scoring 78.0% LiveCodeBench, 88% MMLU-Pro. MiniMax Commercial — highest MMLU-Pro in M2 series.Specs from MiniMax's M2.1 release (October 2025) and Benchgen evaluations. Last updated 2026-07-24.
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