Ministral 8B (latest) vs Mistral Small 3
Mistral Small 3 is cheaper on output tokens, while Ministral 8B (latest) offers a larger context window. Choose Ministral 8B (latest) or Mistral Small 3 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Ministral 8B (latest) | Mistral Small 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Mistral | Mistral |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.10 | $0.05 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.10 | $0.08 |
| Context window | 262K | 33K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | — |
| Released | Oct 2024 | — |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1191 | — |
| GPQA Diamond score | 27.1 | 47.3 |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | — | 127 |
FAQ
Is Ministral 8B (latest) or Mistral Small 3 cheaper?
Mistral Small 3 is cheaper on output tokens ($0.08 vs $0.10 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Ministral 8B (latest) or Mistral Small 3?
Ministral 8B (latest) has the larger context window (262K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.