Claude Opus 4.7 (Fast) vs MiniMax M2.1
How do these models stack up? Below is an expert side-by-side comparison of specifications, context window capacity, live pricing per million tokens, and standardized benchmark scores for Claude Opus 4.7 (Fast) and MiniMax M2.1.
Claude Opus 4.7 (Fast)
Fast-mode variant of [Opus 4.7](/anthropic/claude-opus-4.7) - identical capabilities with higher output speed at premium 6x pricing. Learn more in Anthropic's docs: https://platform.claude.com/docs/en/build-with-claude/fast-mode
MiniMax M2.1
MiniMax-M2.1 is a lightweight, state-of-the-art large language model optimized for coding, agentic workflows, and modern application development. With only 10 billion activated parameters, it delivers a major jump in real-world...
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Claude Opus 4.7 (Fast) | MiniMax M2.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Anthropic | MiniMax |
| Context Window | 1,000,000 tokens | 204,800 tokens |
| Agent Suitability | N/A | N/A |
| Time to First Token (TTFT) | N/A | N/A |
| Deployment Model | managed api | managed api |
| Production Stability | beta | stable |
| API Available | Yes | Yes |
| Released Date | 2026-05-12 | 2025-12-23 |
API Pricing Comparison
Input Price per Million Tokens
Claude Opus 4.7 (Fast)
$30.00
MiniMax M2.1
$0.30
Output Price per Million Tokens
Claude Opus 4.7 (Fast)
$150.00
MiniMax M2.1
$1.20
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Benchmark Performance Metrics
Scores show the raw performance percentages verified across key evaluation suites. Higher bars indicate superior accuracy and capability in that domain.
Claude Opus 4.7 (Fast) Quirks & Gotchas
No developer gotchas reported.
MiniMax M2.1 Quirks & Gotchas
No developer gotchas reported.