Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | ERNIE 4.5 300B A47B | MiniMax-M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.28 | $0.3 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $1.1 | $1.2 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
ERNIE 4.5 300B A47B is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.48/M tokens vs $0.53/M for MiniMax-M3.
MiniMax-M3 wins 7 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 5 for ERNIE 4.5 300B A47B. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
MiniMax-M3 generates tokens faster at 97 tok/s vs 0 tok/s. ERNIE 4.5 300B A47B also has lower time-to-first-token (0.00s vs 1.43s).
Choose based on your priorities: ERNIE 4.5 300B A47B for lower cost, MiniMax-M3 for stronger benchmark performance, and MiniMax-M3 for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.