Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Gemma 3 27B Instruct | Mistral Small 3.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.11 | $0.087 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $0.25 | $0.25 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Mistral Small 3.2 is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.13/M tokens vs $0.14/M for Gemma 3 27B Instruct.
Mistral Small 3.2 wins 10 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 1 for Gemma 3 27B Instruct. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Mistral Small 3.2 generates tokens faster at 121 tok/s vs 0 tok/s. Gemma 3 27B Instruct also has lower time-to-first-token (0.00s vs 0.43s).
Choose based on your priorities: Mistral Small 3.2 for lower cost, Mistral Small 3.2 for stronger benchmark performance, and Mistral Small 3.2 for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.