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Gemini 4 Argon vs MiniMax M3

Gemini 4 Argon leads MiniMax M3 by 32.8 points on StealthMark, 67.4 to 34.6. It leads on all 9 benchmarks. Gemini 4 Argon scores higher on Newton's Mirror, with its largest category advantage in reflections.

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Overall StealthMark

67.4/100Overall rank 5/53
34.6/100Overall rank 39/53

General Intelligence

63.6/100
28.0/100

Visual Intelligence

74.4/100
45.3/100

Reasoning efficiency

On every task, result quality and reasoning tokens are each compared with all measured models and weighed equally. Each dot is one model.

Single-step reasoning Result quality weighed against reasoning tokens on a single problem

Multi-step reasoning Result quality weighed against reasoning tokens across connected steps, as in agentic workflows

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Where each model leads

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DATASHEET

Specs and pricing

Gemini 4 Argon scores higher on StealthMark. MiniMax M3 is 8.3× cheaper per output token and runs 13% faster in our speed test. Both take about 1M tokens of context.

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PricePer 1M output tokens, input below
Gemini 4 Argon: $10$2 inputMiniMax M3: $1.208.3× cheaper$0.30 input
Context windowTokens per request, max output below
Gemini 4 Argon: 1MTied1M max outputMiniMax M3: 1MTied512K max output
Output speedTokens per second, our measurement
Gemini 4 Argon: 144tokens/sMiniMax M3: 16213% fastertokens/s
SizeTotal and active parameters
Gemini 4 Argon: Not disclosedMiniMax M3: 428B23B active
Developer
GoogleMiniMax
Released
13 Oct 20261 Jun 2026
Origin
United StatesSingapore
Input → output
Text, image, audio, video, PDF → textText, image, video → text
Architecture
Sparse mixture-of-experts (MoE) transformer with native multimodal inputsMixture-of-Experts with MiniMax Sparse Attention and native multimodal encoder

Full datasheets, every price and sourceGemini 4 Argon ↗MiniMax M3 ↗

Anticipating threats and planning ahead. Collect coins while avoiding ghosts. Ghosts move before the player each turn, and collisions cost a life. 3 levels in sequence, up to 66 turns in total. Earlier moves and outcomes carry forward, testing learning across levels.

Gemini 4 Argon 48.6/100Rank 19/47

Survived 1 of 3
Foresight: complete playing field
Level 36 ptsTurn 7 / 20

MiniMax M3 22.1/100Rank 38/47

Survived 0 of 3
Foresight: complete playing field
Level 36 ptsTurn 7 / 20

Points per level

LevelGemini 4 ArgonMiniMax M3
Level 1Second Thoughts
26 ptsSurvived
17 ptsOut of lives
Level 2Pressure Pot
9 ptsOut of lives
3 ptsOut of lives
Level 3Hide or Flight
6 ptsOut of lives
6 ptsOut of lives

Cooperative planning and learning from experience. Coordinate two robots to push numbered cores onto matching sockets. Pressure plates hold doors open; moving either robot uses one turn. 5 levels in sequence, up to 152 turns in total. Earlier moves and outcomes carry forward, testing learning across levels.

Gemini 4 Argon 82.6/100Rank 6/48

Cleared 5 of 5
Latch: complete playing field
Level 520.6 ptsTurn 27 / 40

MiniMax M3 31.4/100Rank 34/48

Cleared 2 of 5
Latch: complete playing field
Level 58.8 ptsTurn 11 / 40

Points per level

LevelGemini 4 ArgonMiniMax M3
Level 1Hold the door
5.2 ptsCleared
5.2 ptsCleared
Level 2Crossfeed
9.8 ptsCleared
9.4 ptsClearedFinished early · 1 beacon left
Level 3Relay vault
19.2 ptsCleared
0.2 ptsFinished early
Level 4Passing bay
18.2 ptsClearedFinished early · 3 beacons left
14.2 ptsFinished early
Level 5Second thoughts
20.6 ptsCleared
8.8 ptsFinished early

Newton's Mirror

Same task instructions

Physics, perspective and recursive reflections, tested together. Explore the test ↗

The judgment

Gemini 4 Argon

The central sphere, separate airborne black blob, flattened cyan contact and displaced crimson aftermath support the principal camera and physical-state requirements. Open lateral lanes and initial reflection placements provide partial optical structure, but missing outer chains, sparse nested imagery and incomplete emitter mappings remain substantial limitations. The raised crimson mass also weakens paint-scale fidelity.

MiniMax M3

The centered sphere, aligned left wall image, smaller lower-left continuation and partially occluded floor image provide recognizable local mirror coherence. Cyan remains airborne, the main sphere resembles white marble, and missing right-side imagery, recursive optics and panel mappings leave the scene substantially incomplete.

Score breakdown

CategoryGemini 4 ArgonMiniMax M3
State at 600 ms24.5/257.0/25
Camera and placement14.5/1514.5/15
Reflections50.5/12022.0/120
Materials and scale8.5/105.0/10
Floor-damage reward0.0/100.0/10

Benchmark task

A spinning metal sphere and paint in a mirrored room test physical reasoning, perspective and consistency across repeated reflections.

Selfie

Different task instructions

Visual construction and creative interpretation.

The judgment

Gemini 4 Argon

An appealing, controlled illustration with a distinctive buoyant silhouette, expressive comic face and rich luminous colour. The full composition and grounded slipper read clearly. The principal limitation is the crowded raised-foot interaction: paws, toes and lining overlap without making the bent leg or tight fit unmistakable.

MiniMax M3

The oversized coral M silhouette dominates clearly, with an expressive charcoal face and appealing miniature body. Limbs connect coherently and the cube reads clearly. The lowered left hand only loosely suggests the requested hip pose. Thin highlights and simple gradients provide limited sculptural volume; the cube's glow and grounding shadow are restrained.

Score breakdown

CategoryGemini 4 ArgonMiniMax M3
Task & likeness7.0/108.0/10
Anatomy & construction6.5/106.0/10
Space & placement7.5/107.0/10
Light & reflections7.5/106.0/10
Purposeful detail8.0/104.0/10
Artistry & character7.0/104.0/10
Materials & effects7.0/104.0/10
Visual integrity7.5/108.0/10

Benchmark task

Gemini 4 Argon

A luminous little dragon struggles with its bedtime slippers while a buoyant tail pulls it upward. The scene tests expressive anatomy, physical contact and the contrast between translucent forms and heavy objects.

MiniMax M3

A small robot with an oversized angular head presents a glowing object. The scene tests character proportions, gesture and contrasting materials.

Mona Lisa

Same task instructions

Precise visual recall and portrait reconstruction.

The judgment

Gemini 4 Argon

A coherent, moderately complex Mona Lisa reconstruction with substantial portrait volume, articulated clothing and landscape recession. Specific source features support replication beyond recognition alone. Altered facial likeness, uncertain crossed-hand anatomy and pervasive colored crackle keep the result uneven despite its developed shading and detail.

MiniMax M3

The centered portrait, dark hair and muted palette suggest Mona Lisa, but characteristic likeness and pose are poorly reproduced. The broad oval face lacks her subtle smile; rounded shoulders and a lone mittenlike hand leave the crossed-arm construction unresolved. Warm shading supplies some volume, while blurred landscape bands, generic clothing and indistinct features limit the drawing.

Score breakdown

CategoryGemini 4 ArgonMiniMax M3
Task & likeness6.5/102.5/10
Anatomy & construction6.5/101.5/10
Space & placement6.5/102.5/10
Light & reflections7.0/103.0/10
Purposeful detail6.0/101.5/10
Artistry & character6.5/101.5/10
Materials & effects7.0/102.0/10
Visual integrity7.0/102.0/10

Benchmark task

An SVG interpretation of the Mona Lisa tests facial likeness, anatomy and the composition of a familiar portrait.

Beach

Same task instructions

Creativity, perspective and visual beauty.

The judgment

Gemini 4 Argon

A strong decorative beach illustration with controlled color, intricate silhouettes and abundant playful detail. Connected dolphin forms and recognizable equipment support its construction, while the aligned sunset reflection anchors the scene. Compressed wave depth, ambiguous foreground support and uneven reflection specificity limit physical coherence. The saved comparisons support retaining the category assessments.

MiniMax M3

A cheerful, coherent sunset illustration with framing palms, warm gradients and an aligned sun reflection. Animals and beach toys add character, but their construction remains basic. The sailboat appears suspended above the water horizon, while absent cast shadows weaken foreground contact. Clean geometric shapes provide polish without substantial texture or depth.

Score breakdown

CategoryGemini 4 ArgonMiniMax M3
Task & likeness9.0/108.0/10
Anatomy & construction7.5/104.5/10
Space & placement8.5/106.0/10
Light & reflections8.5/107.0/10
Purposeful detail9.0/106.0/10
Artistry & character8.0/105.0/10
Materials & effects8.0/105.0/10
Visual integrity8.0/105.5/10

Benchmark task

A busy shoreline at sunset tests scene composition, animal forms and the relationship between light and water reflections.

Ground Truth

Same task instructions

Physical reasoning, light and visual reconstruction.

The judgment

Gemini 4 Argon

This benchmark has not been assessed yet.

MiniMax M3

This benchmark has not been assessed yet.

Benchmark task

A plank, computer mouse and blueberry in a steel room test physical stability, spatial relationships, materials and lighting.

Raccoon

Same task instructions

Scene composition and interacting subjects.

The judgment

Gemini 4 Argon

An accomplished illustration with expressive characters, intricate spray and strong depth. Direct back seating, steering connections and hull-water contact are only partly demonstrated. Clean graphic execution and purposeful detail remain strengths, while shadows and reflections provide limited physical grounding.

MiniMax M3

The raccoon sits above the dog's back, and the dog reaches toward the jet ski controls. Expressive faces and a vivid sunset make the scene appealing. Construction is simplified: the dog's paws and steering grip are ambiguous, the hull is shallow, and blurred wake patches give limited water displacement. Sunset glow exceeds the lighting modeled on the riders.

Score breakdown

CategoryGemini 4 ArgonMiniMax M3
Task & likeness8.5/108.0/10
Anatomy & construction8.0/105.5/10
Space & placement7.5/106.5/10
Light & reflections7.5/106.0/10
Purposeful detail8.5/107.0/10
Artistry & character8.5/106.0/10
Materials & effects8.0/106.0/10
Visual integrity8.0/107.0/10

Benchmark task

A jet-ski scene pairs a canine driver with a raccoon passenger. It tests the placement and contact of interacting subjects, along with vehicle construction.

Pelican

Same task instructions

Subject construction and spatial relationships.

The judgment

Gemini 4 Argon

An expressive, detailed illustration with controlled gradients and coherent environmental depth. Continuous body contours and connected bicycle components establish competent construction. Steering grip and pedal engagement remain less explicit than the decorative details and wheel placement. These contact uncertainties limit action and placement credit without establishing broken anatomy.

MiniMax M3

The pelican's long bill, pouch and curved neck read clearly, and the warm sunset gives the composition appeal. Bicycle construction weakens the riding action: feet do not convincingly engage the pedals, crank connections are unclear, and body support is unresolved. Clean silhouettes and orderly spokes provide a competent illustrative finish.

Score breakdown

CategoryGemini 4 ArgonMiniMax M3
Task & likeness9.0/108.0/10
Anatomy & construction8.5/105.5/10
Space & placement8.0/106.5/10
Light & reflections8.0/106.5/10
Purposeful detail8.5/107.5/10
Artistry & character8.5/106.5/10
Materials & effects8.5/106.0/10
Visual integrity8.5/106.5/10

Benchmark task

A cycling pelican tests anatomy, riding posture and contact between the bird and the bicycle.