Model Comparison

Minimax M3 vs Nova 2.0 Pro

Minimax M3 ranks #64 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 114, while Nova 2.0 Pro ranks #142 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 97. The table below puts the two models side by side across the seven capability dimensions, emotional reasoning, cost, speed, and context window.

Where They Sit on the IQ Bell Curve
Both models highlighted on the standard normal IQ distribution of every tracked model
IQ Dimensions Head to Head
The seven scored Composite IQ dimensions, side by side
Domains Head to Head
Applied domain composite scores where at least one model is measured
Minimax M3MiniMaxNova 2.0 ProUS (Other)
Rank#64#142
IQ11497
Abstract Reasoning8676
Mathematical Reasoning120111
Academic Reasoning125108
Programmatic Reasoning118110
Computer Use11575
Reliability123109
Knowledge Work11391
Emotional Reasoning104—
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$3.43$6.90
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$1.50$11.25
Speed109 tok/s128 tok/s
Context Window1M256K
Released2026-06-012025-12-02
Open WeightsYesNo