Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Step 3.7 Flash | MiniMax-M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.2 | $0.3 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $1.15 | $1.2 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Step 3.7 Flash is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.44/M tokens vs $0.53/M for MiniMax-M3.
MiniMax-M3 wins 7 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 0 for Step 3.7 Flash. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Step 3.7 Flash generates tokens faster at 393 tok/s vs 97 tok/s. Step 3.7 Flash also has lower time-to-first-token (0.75s vs 1.43s).
Choose based on your priorities: Step 3.7 Flash for lower cost, MiniMax-M3 for stronger benchmark performance, and Step 3.7 Flash for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.