Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Granite 4.1 8B | Ministral 3 3B |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.05 | $0.1 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $0.1 | $0.1 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Granite 4.1 8B is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.06/M tokens vs $0.10/M for Ministral 3 3B.
It's a tie — both models win 5 benchmarks each across 12 evaluated categories. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Ministral 3 3B generates tokens faster at 289 tok/s vs 135 tok/s. However, Ministral 3 3B has lower time-to-first-token (0.30s vs 0.44s).
Choose based on your priorities: Granite 4.1 8B for lower cost, both perform similarly on benchmarks, and Ministral 3 3B for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.