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GLM-5.3-FlashX vs MiniMax-M3.1-Flash
GLM-5.3-FlashX vs MiniMax-M3.1-Flash: Capability, Speed & Real Cost Comparison (2026)
Domestic High-Throughput Budget Clash: GLM-5.3 Flash vs MiniMax M3.1 Flash
Bottom Line: Pick GLM-5.3-FlashX for maximum capability (94 vs 88); pick MiniMax-M3.1-Flash for lower token spend ($0.1494 in / $0.5976 out per 1M); MiniMax-M3.1-Flash leads in generation speed (~119 TPS).
| Dimension | GLM-5.3-FlashX | MiniMax-M3.1-Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | 2026-09-18 | 2026-10-19 |
| A · Overall Capability | 94/100 | 88/100 |
| 💻 Coding & Agents | 93/100 | 88/100 |
| ✍️ Writing & Copywriting | 94/100 | 87/100 |
| 📚 Long-Doc & Knowledge Base | 95/100 | 93/100 |
| 👁️ Vision & Multimodal | 91/100 | 86/100 |
| F · Generation Speed | 86 Token/s (84/100) | 119 Token/s (88/100) |
| R · Access & CN Grade | A | A |
| Input / Output ($/1M) | $0.29879 / $1.04577 | $0.1494 / $0.5976 |
| Cache Read Price ($/1M) | $0.08516 | $0.0149 |
| Context Window | 1M | 1M |
OVERLAID F.A.R.E. RADAR CHART
■ GLM-5.3-FlashX
■ MiniMax-M3.1-Flash
Ideal Use Cases for GLM-5.3-FlashX
Choose GLM-5.3-FlashX when: Top-tier empirical capability score (94 index) and its channel pricing ($0.2988/M input) fits your budget.
Ideal Use Cases for MiniMax-M3.1-Flash
Choose MiniMax-M3.1-Flash when: Top-tier empirical capability score (88 index) or better cost efficiency for your workload.