DeepSeek V3 0324 vs MiniMax M2.7
DeepSeek V3 0324 is cheaper on output tokens, while MiniMax M2.7 offers a larger context window. Choose DeepSeek V3 0324 or MiniMax M2.7 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | DeepSeek V3 0324 | MiniMax M2.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | DeepSeek | MiniMax |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.29 | $0.30 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $1.14 | $1.20 |
| Context window | 164K | 205K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | — | Yes |
| Released | — | Mar 2026 |
| LiveBench score | — | 65.0 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | — | 1405 |
| LMArena WebDev Elo score | — | 1399 |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | — | 146 |
FAQ
Is DeepSeek V3 0324 or MiniMax M2.7 cheaper?
DeepSeek V3 0324 is cheaper on output tokens ($1.14 vs $1.20 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, DeepSeek V3 0324 or MiniMax M2.7?
MiniMax M2.7 has the larger context window (205K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.