Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Mistral Large 2 (Jul '24) | Qwen3 Max Thinking |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $2 | $1.2 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $6 | $6 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Qwen3 Max Thinking is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $2.40/M tokens vs $3.00/M for Mistral Large 2 (Jul '24).
Qwen3 Max Thinking wins 7 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 5 for Mistral Large 2 (Jul '24). See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Qwen3 Max Thinking generates tokens faster at 34 tok/s vs 0 tok/s. Mistral Large 2 (Jul '24) also has lower time-to-first-token (0.00s vs 1.58s).
Choose based on your priorities: Qwen3 Max Thinking for lower cost, Qwen3 Max Thinking for stronger benchmark performance, and Qwen3 Max Thinking for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.