MiniMax Models — Hardware Requirements
7 MiniMax models from MiniMaxAI and the community, from the smallest that runs in 63.5 GB of VRAM up to 456.1B parameters. Every row links to full quantization tables and GPU compatibility.
All MiniMax Models by Size
| Model | Params | Runs from | Context | Publisher | Quant downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MiniMax M2.7 BF16 Ultra Uncensored Heretic | 228.7B | 97.8 GB | 205K | ||
| MiniMax M2.7 | 228.7B | 63.5 GB | 205K | ||
| MiniMax M2.5 | 228.7B | 63.5 GB | 197K | ||
| MiniMax M2.1 | 228.7B | 63.5 GB | 197K | ||
| MiniMax M2 | 228.7B | 63.5 GB | 197K | ||
| MiniMax Text 01 | 456.1B | 913.0 GB | 10240K | ||
| MiniMax M1 80k | 456.1B | 913.0 GB | 10240K |
How MiniMax Compares — Benchmark Rating
MiniMax M2.7 is the highest-rated MiniMax model with an overall benchmark rating of 68.4/100 — #5 among 75 open models. The top proprietary model, GPT 5.5, scores 88.8. Click a model to see its full benchmark breakdown.
GPT 5.5 · proprietary88.8
Claude Opus 4.7 · proprietary87.6
Claude Fable 5 · proprietary86.6
GPT 5.4 · proprietary86.6
Claude Opus 4.8 · proprietary84.4
DeepSeek V4 Pro77.5
Qwen3.6 27B74.0
StableBeluga269.1
MiniMax M2.768.4
Kimi K2.668.2
MiniMax M2.565.2
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much VRAM do I need to run a MiniMax model?
- The smallest MiniMax model, MiniMax M2.7, runs from 63.5 GB of VRAM at an aggressive quantization. Larger family members need proportionally more — see the table above for every model.
- Which MiniMax models can I run on a 16 GB GPU?
- No MiniMax model currently fits in 16 GB of VRAM — the family starts at 63.5 GB.
- What is the most popular MiniMax model to run locally?
- MiniMax M2.7 is the most downloaded MiniMax model in local-friendly quantized formats. It runs from 63.5 GB of VRAM.
- How do MiniMax models score on benchmarks?
- MiniMax M2.7 leads the family with an overall benchmark rating of 68.4/100, ranking #5 among 75 open models, while the top proprietary model, GPT 5.5, scores 88.8. See the comparison chart above for the full standings.