Model Comparison

Minimax M3 vs Opus 4.8

Minimax M3 ranks #61 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 114, while Opus 4.8 ranks #17 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 128. 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 M3MiniMaxOpus 4.8Anthropic
Rank#61#17
IQ114128
Abstract Reasoning86110
Mathematical Reasoning120135
Academic Reasoning125131
Programmatic Reasoning118137
Computer Use115132
Reliability123127
Knowledge Work113126
Emotional Reasoning104124
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$3.40$42.83
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$1.50$30.00
Speed87 tok/s65 tok/s
Context Window1M1M
Released2026-06-012026-05-28
Open WeightsYesNo