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Iceman Contributor vs MiniMax M3

MiniMax M3 leads Iceman Contributor by 15.4 points on StealthMark, 34.6 to 19.2. It leads on all 9 benchmarks. MiniMax M3 scores higher on Newton's Mirror, with its largest category advantage in reflections.

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Overall StealthMark

19.2/100Overall rank 47/53
34.6/100Overall rank 39/53

General Intelligence

11.7/100
28.0/100

Visual Intelligence

31.0/100
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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DATASHEET

Specs and pricing

MiniMax M3 scores higher on StealthMark and runs 3.5× faster in our speed test.

  • Iceman Contributor
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PricePer 1M output tokens, input below
Iceman Contributor: No list priceMiniMax M3: $1.20$0.30 input
Context windowTokens per request, max output below
Iceman Contributor: Not publishedMiniMax M3: 1M512K max output
Output speedTokens per second, our measurement
Iceman Contributor: 46tokens/sMiniMax M3: 1623.5× fastertokens/s
SizeTotal and active parameters
Iceman Contributor: Not disclosedMiniMax M3: 428B23B active
Developer
Not publishedMiniMax
Released
Not published1 Jun 2026
Origin
Not publishedSingapore
Input → output
Not publishedText, image, video → text
Architecture
Not publishedMixture-of-Experts with MiniMax Sparse Attention and native multimodal encoder

Full datasheets, every price and sourceMiniMax 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.

Iceman Contributor 3.2/100Rank 47/47

Survived 0 of 3
Foresight: complete playing field
Level 31 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

LevelIceman ContributorMiniMax M3
Level 1Second Thoughts
0 ptsOut of lives
17 ptsOut of lives
Level 2Pressure Pot
3 ptsOut of lives
3 ptsOut of lives
Level 3Hide or Flight
1 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.

Iceman Contributor 3.6/100Rank 44/48

Cleared 1 of 5
Latch: complete playing field
Level 55 ptsTurn 25 / 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

LevelIceman ContributorMiniMax M3
Level 1Hold the door
5.2 ptsCleared
5.2 ptsCleared
Level 2Crossfeed
2.8 ptsFinished early
9.4 ptsClearedFinished early · 1 beacon left
Level 3Relay vault
2.2 ptsFinished early
0.2 ptsFinished early
Level 4Passing bay
4 ptsFinished early
14.2 ptsFinished early
Level 5Second thoughts
5 ptsFinished early
8.8 ptsFinished early

Newton's Mirror

Same task instructions

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

The judgment

Iceman Contributor

The image provides limited evidence through rounded volume, faint wall strips and floor echoes. Its main sphere is small and low, the paint beads do not establish the required interaction history, and most of the defining mirror structure is missing.

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

CategoryIceman ContributorMiniMax M3
State at 600 ms0.5/257.0/25
Camera and placement2.5/1514.5/15
Reflections7.5/12022.0/120
Materials and scale3.0/105.0/10
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

Iceman Contributor

The crystal crown, cyan eyes and blue faceting communicate an icy fantasy character. Anatomical readability is substantially weaker: the ringed torso, crowded facial construction and fingerless appendages do not resolve the requested childlike crouch or pouncing gesture. Sparse surface detail and shallow shading further limit the result.

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

CategoryIceman ContributorMiniMax M3
Task & likeness4.0/108.0/10
Anatomy & construction3.0/106.0/10
Space & placement4.0/107.0/10
Light & reflections4.5/106.0/10
Purposeful detail4.0/104.0/10
Artistry & character4.5/104.0/10
Materials & effects4.5/104.0/10
Visual integrity4.0/108.0/10

Benchmark task

Iceman Contributor

Character scenes test expression, anatomy, materials and coherent visual construction.

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

Different task instructions

Precise visual recall and portrait reconstruction.

The judgment

Iceman Contributor

The portrait retains a dark silhouette against an earthy landscape, but replication is weak. The frontal body, elongated facial proportions and undifferentiated hands lose the reference's defining pose and likeness. Basic gradients and layered hills provide some coherence, with little anatomical or painterly 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

CategoryIceman ContributorMiniMax M3
Task & likeness1.5/102.5/10
Anatomy & construction1.5/101.5/10
Space & placement2.5/102.5/10
Light & reflections2.0/103.0/10
Purposeful detail2.0/101.5/10
Artistry & character2.0/101.5/10
Materials & effects2.0/102.0/10
Visual integrity3.0/102.0/10

Benchmark task

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

Beach

Different task instructions

Creativity, perspective and visual beauty.

The judgment

Iceman Contributor

A coherent sunset beach with recognizable animals, playful details and effective palm framing. Connected silhouettes and layered scenery support modest construction and placement credit. Jointless figures, limited foreshortening and an inadequately separated sun and reflection keep the execution basic despite its attractive color.

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

CategoryIceman ContributorMiniMax M3
Task & likeness7.0/108.0/10
Anatomy & construction3.5/104.5/10
Space & placement6.0/106.0/10
Light & reflections4.0/107.0/10
Purposeful detail5.5/106.0/10
Artistry & character3.5/105.0/10
Materials & effects4.5/105.0/10
Visual integrity5.0/105.5/10

Benchmark task

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

Ground Truth

Different task instructions

Physical reasoning, light and visual reconstruction.

The judgment

Iceman Contributor

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

Different task instructions

Scene composition and interacting subjects.

The judgment

Iceman Contributor

The sunset palette and red hull establish an appealing setting, but the central interaction remains unresolved. Overlapping bodies obscure the dog, supported seating is unclear, and no readable paw-to-control grip demonstrates steering. Simple construction, weak environmental lighting and loosely described spray limit depth and finish.

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

CategoryIceman ContributorMiniMax M3
Task & likeness2.0/108.0/10
Anatomy & construction3.0/105.5/10
Space & placement3.0/106.5/10
Light & reflections4.0/106.0/10
Purposeful detail3.5/107.0/10
Artistry & character2.5/106.0/10
Materials & effects4.0/106.0/10
Visual integrity2.5/107.0/10

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

Different task instructions

Subject construction and spatial relationships.

The judgment

Iceman Contributor

A recognizable pelican and bicycle sit within an appealing sunset composition. Feather contours, bill shape and atmospheric colour provide character, but disconnected-looking leg origins, unclear pedal contact and unresolved steering weaken the central riding action. Consistent wheel alignment establishes a side view without resolving the rider's support.

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

CategoryIceman ContributorMiniMax M3
Task & likeness4.0/108.0/10
Anatomy & construction3.5/105.5/10
Space & placement3.5/106.5/10
Light & reflections5.0/106.5/10
Purposeful detail4.5/107.5/10
Artistry & character3.5/106.5/10
Materials & effects4.0/106.0/10
Visual integrity3.0/106.5/10

Benchmark task

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