MiniMax Models — Hardware Requirements
8 MiniMax models from MiniMax 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 M3 EAGLE3 GQA | 3.1B | 1.6 GB | 1049K | ||
| MiniMax M3 EAGLE3 | 3.3B | 1.7 GB | 1049K | ||
| 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 M3 | 427.0B | 117.9 GB | 1049K | ||
| MiniMax Text 01 | 456.1B | 913.0 GB | 10240K | ||
| MiniMax M1 80k | 456.1B | 913.0 GB | 10240K |
How MiniMax Compares — Benchmark Rating
MiniMax M3 is the highest-rated MiniMax model with an overall benchmark rating of 68.4/100 — #9 among 73 open models. The top proprietary model, Claude Fable 5 Max, scores 89.9. Click a model to see its full benchmark breakdown.
Claude Fable 5 Max · proprietary89.9
GPT 5.5 · proprietary89.2
GPT 5.6 Sol · proprietary89.2
Claude Fable 5 · proprietary88.6
Claude Opus 4.8 · proprietary88.1
GLM 5.282.7
Inkling79.2
DeepSeek V4 Pro74.3
Qwen3.6 27B74.0
MiniMax M368.4
MiniMax M2.565.7
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much VRAM do I need to run a MiniMax model?
- The smallest MiniMax model, MiniMax M3 EAGLE3 GQA, runs from 1.6 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?
- 2 of 10 MiniMax models fit in 16 GB of VRAM at some quantization, including MiniMax M3 EAGLE3, MiniMax M3 EAGLE3 GQA.
- What is the most popular MiniMax model to run locally?
- MiniMax M3 is the most downloaded MiniMax model in local-friendly quantized formats. It runs from 117.9 GB of VRAM.
- How do MiniMax models score on benchmarks?
- MiniMax M3 leads the family with an overall benchmark rating of 68.4/100, ranking #9 among 73 open models, while the top proprietary model, Claude Fable 5 Max, scores 89.9. See the comparison chart above for the full standings.