Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | MiniMax M1 80k | Kimi K2 0905 |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.55 | $0.8 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $2.2 | $2.25 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
MiniMax M1 80k is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.96/M tokens vs $1.14/M for Kimi K2 0905.
MiniMax M1 80k wins 7 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 5 for Kimi K2 0905. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Kimi K2 0905 generates tokens faster at 63 tok/s vs 0 tok/s. MiniMax M1 80k also has lower time-to-first-token (0.00s vs 0.78s).
Choose based on your priorities: MiniMax M1 80k for lower cost, MiniMax M1 80k for stronger benchmark performance, and Kimi K2 0905 for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.