@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast vs MiniMax: MiniMax M3
MiniMax: MiniMax M3 has the lower published input-plus-output rate, more Credits provider routes and the larger context window. There is not enough recent probe data to compare speed. Compare price, speed, context, and privacy.
Practical read
Monthly evidenceMiniMax: MiniMax M3 has the lower published input-plus-output rate, more Credits provider routes and the larger context window. There is not enough recent probe data to compare speed.
The price comparison adds each route's rate for one million input tokens and one million output tokens; your cost depends on your input/output mix. Prices and live route measurements can change. Use the monthly reports when you need a stable evidence window, then run a small task-specific eval before choosing a production default.
meta-llama/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fastminimax/minimax-m3
@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast routes
- Overview1 Credits routes
MiniMax: MiniMax M3 routes
- Overview15 Credits routes
- PricingInput, cached input, and output rates
- BenchmarksTrustedRouter and external sources
- ProvidersAll serving providers
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Pick a default model. Keep fallback enabled.
TrustedRouter is useful when you know the model you want, but still need provider rollover, budget limits, usage records, and a prompt path you can verify.
client = OpenAI(
base_url="https://api.trustedrouter.com/v1",
api_key="sk-tr-v1-..."
)
response = client.chat.completions.create(
model="meta-llama/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast",
messages=messages,
)
Questions
Which should I use, @cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast or MiniMax: MiniMax M3?
MiniMax: MiniMax M3 has the lower published input-plus-output rate, more Credits provider routes and the larger context window. There is not enough recent probe data to compare speed.
Is @cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast or MiniMax: MiniMax M3 cheaper?
The current cheapest TrustedRouter route is $2.68603/1M for @cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast and $1.25545/1M for MiniMax: MiniMax M3. The comparison uses current catalog prices and updates as provider pricing changes.
Is @cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast or MiniMax: MiniMax M3 faster?
Current measured p50 time to first token is not enough data for @cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast and 600 ms for MiniMax: MiniMax M3. These are routed probe measurements, not vendor-advertised speeds, and update as new samples arrive.
Can I test @cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast and MiniMax: MiniMax M3 with the same API?
Yes. Use the same OpenAI-compatible TrustedRouter base URL and API key, then change only the model id between meta-llama/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast and minimax/minimax-m3. This makes side-by-side evals possible without maintaining two provider integrations.