Head-to-head · MiniMax
MiniMax M3 vs MiniMax-M1-80k
MiniMax M3 needs ~269.8 GB at Q4_K_M; MiniMax-M1-80k needs ~284.6 GB. That ~14.8 GB gap decides which hardware runs each; they differ on 0 of the 14 devices below.
Which devices run each
A representative spread across the memory range. Tap a verdict for the full breakdown.
Size at each quantization
* derived from bits-per-weight; unstarred sizes are measured GGUF files.
Bottom line
The larger MiniMax-M1-80k needs ~284.6 GB; MiniMax M3 runs on lighter hardware at ~269.8 GB with more headroom and faster responses. Check each against your exact device: what runs MiniMax M3 · what runs MiniMax-M1-80k.
FAQ
What is the difference in memory between MiniMax M3 and MiniMax-M1-80k?
At Q4_K_M, MiniMax M3 needs about 269.8 GB and MiniMax-M1-80k needs about 284.6 GB, a difference of ~14.8 GB.
Should I run MiniMax M3 or MiniMax-M1-80k?
Run MiniMax-M1-80k if your hardware has the ~284.6 GB it needs and you want maximum quality; run MiniMax M3 (~269.8 GB) for lighter hardware, faster responses, and more memory headroom.
Full breakdowns: MiniMax M3 · MiniMax-M1-80k · all models × devices.
Sources
Memory figures are estimates at Q4_K_M, validated 2026-08-03. See methodology.