abab Models by MiniMax
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The "abab" family of large language models (LLMs) by MiniMax showcases advanced capabilities in processing and generating diverse content forms. Among these, the abab-video-1 model is designed for superior video generation, adeptly handling dynamic video content with high compression efficiency and realistic physics. Its versatile output spans from 3D movie scenes to 2D animations, showcasing its adaptability in various styles. Another notable model, abab 7, leverages the MOE+Linear Attention architecture to enhance processing speeds, particularly with long text sequences, surpassing even models like GPT-4o. Furthermore, it offers multimodal functionality, seamlessly integrating text, images, sound, and video processing, underlining MiniMax's commitment to developing high-performance, efficient, and versatile LLMs 3.
Current Variants
Use-when guidance is derived from seed capabilities, context, release, and replacement fields.
| Model | Use when | Released | Signals | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| abab 6.5 | Use when the workload needs 192k context. | 2024-04 | 192k context | Current |
| abab 6.5s | Use when the workload needs 192k context. | 2024-04 | 192k context | Current |
| Abab 6 | Use when the workload needs 32k context. | 2024-01 | 32k context | Current |
| Abab 6 Pro | Use when provider availability and model metadata match the workload. | 2024-01 | — | Current |
| Abab 5 Chat | Use when the workload needs 16k context. | 2023-08 | 16k context | Current |
Release Timeline
3 release groupsSpecifications(5 models)
| Model | Released | Context |
|---|---|---|
| abab 6.5 | 2024-04 | 192k |
| abab 6.5s | 2024-04 | 192k |
| Abab 6 | 2024-01 | 32k |
| Abab 6 Pro | 2024-01 | — |
| Abab 5 Chat | 2023-08 | 16k |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is abab used for?
- abab is used for math-heavy prompts and long-context generation. The family description and listed model capabilities point to those workloads as the best fit.
- How does abab compare to MiniMax Speech?
- abab by MiniMax is strongest where you need math-heavy prompts, while MiniMax Speech by MiniMax is the closest related family to check for text to speech. abab has 5 listed variants and reaches up to 192k context, so compare the specs and pricing tables before choosing a production model.
- Which abab model should I use?
- If price is the main constraint, use the pricing table first because abab does not have complete provider pricing in the local data. For the most capable/latest local choice, evaluate abab 6.5 with 192k context.
