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Kimi K3.1 Pro vs MiniMax M3

Kimi K3.1 Pro leads MiniMax M3 by 22.1 points on StealthMark, 56.7 to 34.6. It leads on 8 of 9 benchmarks, including both games, and MiniMax M3 on 1. Kimi K3.1 Pro scores higher on Mona Lisa, with its largest category advantage in anatomy & construction.

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Overall StealthMark

56.7/100Overall rank 11/53
34.6/100Overall rank 39/53

General Intelligence

53.9/100
28.0/100

Visual Intelligence

62.0/100
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

  • MiniMax M3

BENCHMARK BY BENCHMARK

Where each model leads

  • Kimi K3.1 Pro
  • MiniMax M3
  • Other models
  • Median

DATASHEET

Specs and pricing

Kimi K3.1 Pro scores higher on StealthMark. MiniMax M3 is 8.3× cheaper per output token and runs 38% faster in our speed test. Both take about 1M tokens of context.

  • Kimi K3.1 Pro
  • MiniMax M3
  • Other models
  • Median
PricePer 1M output tokens, input below
Kimi K3.1 Pro: $10$2 inputMiniMax M3: $1.208.3× cheaper$0.30 input
Context windowTokens per request, max output below
Kimi K3.1 Pro: 1MTied1M max outputMiniMax M3: 1MTied512K max output
Output speedTokens per second, our measurement
Kimi K3.1 Pro: 117tokens/sMiniMax M3: 16238% fastertokens/s
SizeTotal and active parameters
Kimi K3.1 Pro: 2.8T104B activeEstimatedMiniMax M3: 428B23B active
Developer
Moonshot AIMiniMax
Released
23 Oct 20261 Jun 2026
Origin
ChinaSingapore
Input → output
Text, image, video → textBoth
Architecture
Post-trained version of Kimi K3, a Mixture-of-Experts modelMixture-of-Experts with MiniMax Sparse Attention and native multimodal encoder

Full datasheets, every price and sourceKimi K3.1 Pro ↗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.

Kimi K3.1 Pro 61.1/100Rank 10/47

Survived 1 of 3
Foresight: complete playing field
Level 315 ptsTurn 20 / 20

MiniMax M3 22.1/100Rank 38/47

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

Points per level

LevelKimi K3.1 ProMiniMax M3
Level 1Second Thoughts
15 ptsOut of lives
17 ptsOut of lives
Level 2Pressure Pot
12 ptsOut of lives
3 ptsOut of lives
Level 3Hide or Flight
15 ptsSurvived
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.

Kimi K3.1 Pro 81.8/100Rank 8/48

Cleared 5 of 5
Latch: complete playing field
Level 519.8 ptsTurn 31 / 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

LevelKimi K3.1 ProMiniMax 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
19.8 ptsCleared
8.8 ptsFinished early

Newton's Mirror

Same task instructions

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

The judgment

Kimi K3.1 Pro

The settled sphere, separate airborne black paint and crimson-before-cyan interaction are supported, with a modest crimson travel overshoot. A shared downward framing displacement remains after accounting for the square canvas. The principal limitation is the reflection system: sparse sphere copies and generic curved bands omit most of the ordered mirror-room structure. Materials receive a small upward revision because bounded bright images and dark bands visibly establish some polish, while soft shading and bulky paint remain separate weaknesses.

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

CategoryKimi K3.1 ProMiniMax M3
State at 600 ms23.5/257.0/25
Camera and placement10.5/1514.5/15
Reflections26.0/12022.0/120
Materials and scale7.0/105.0/10
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

Kimi K3.1 Pro

The transformed reflection, attentive pose and constellation anatomy clearly communicate introspection. Purposeful fine details enrich a coherent composition. Tubular limbs, crowded lower-body overlaps, shallow depth and limited cast lighting keep the overall execution within the competent range.

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

CategoryKimi K3.1 ProMiniMax M3
Task & likeness8.0/108.0/10
Anatomy & construction5.5/106.0/10
Space & placement6.5/107.0/10
Light & reflections6.5/106.0/10
Purposeful detail7.5/104.0/10
Artistry & character7.0/104.0/10
Materials & effects7.0/104.0/10
Visual integrity7.0/108.0/10

Benchmark task

Kimi K3.1 Pro

An imagined creature encounters its reflection. The scene tests original character design, visual self-interpretation and the relationship between a subject and its reflected image.

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

Kimi K3.1 Pro

A coherent, recognizable interpretation with controlled color and readable landscape layers. Replication is limited by the frontal seated construction, elongated facial proportions and oversized, weakly articulated hands. Smooth shading supplies some volume but little of the reference's subtle expression, fabric structure or atmospheric transitions.

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

CategoryKimi K3.1 ProMiniMax M3
Task & likeness5.0/102.5/10
Anatomy & construction5.0/101.5/10
Space & placement5.5/102.5/10
Light & reflections6.0/103.0/10
Purposeful detail5.5/101.5/10
Artistry & character6.0/101.5/10
Materials & effects5.0/102.0/10
Visual integrity6.5/102.0/10

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

Kimi K3.1 Pro

A coherent, playful beach illustration with readable animals, an organized composition and an aligned sunset reflection. Connected silhouettes, sand texture and atmospheric effects demonstrate controlled execution. Simplified joints, flattened foreground viewpoints and inconsistent shadows limit anatomical and spatial credibility.

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

CategoryKimi K3.1 ProMiniMax M3
Task & likeness8.5/108.0/10
Anatomy & construction5.5/104.5/10
Space & placement5.5/106.0/10
Light & reflections6.5/107.0/10
Purposeful detail6.5/106.0/10
Artistry & character5.5/105.0/10
Materials & effects6.5/105.0/10
Visual integrity7.5/105.5/10

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

Kimi K3.1 Pro

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

Kimi K3.1 Pro

The additional comparisons support retaining the assessment. Readable steering, shaped animal contours and purposeful details coexist with simplified joints, a frontal passenger whose seated weight is weakly conveyed, and limited physical lighting. The angled craft establishes more depth than the riding pose resolves.

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

CategoryKimi K3.1 ProMiniMax M3
Task & likeness7.0/108.0/10
Anatomy & construction5.5/105.5/10
Space & placement6.0/106.5/10
Light & reflections5.5/106.0/10
Purposeful detail7.0/107.0/10
Artistry & character6.0/106.0/10
Materials & effects6.0/106.0/10
Visual integrity7.0/107.0/10

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

Kimi K3.1 Pro

A characterful coastal illustration with controlled contours and varied feather, accessory and bicycle detail. Layered scenery and subtle shading enrich the presentation. Soft leg articulation, unresolved riding contacts, shallow depth and generalized lighting limit physical precision.

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

CategoryKimi K3.1 ProMiniMax M3
Task & likeness8.5/108.0/10
Anatomy & construction7.5/105.5/10
Space & placement6.5/106.5/10
Light & reflections6.5/106.5/10
Purposeful detail7.5/107.5/10
Artistry & character7.5/106.5/10
Materials & effects6.5/106.0/10
Visual integrity7.5/106.5/10

Benchmark task

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