Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Mistral Medium 3.1 | Grok Build 0.1 0616 |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.4 | $1 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $2 | $2 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Mistral Medium 3.1 is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.80/M tokens vs $1.25/M for Grok Build 0.1 0616.
Mistral Medium 3.1 wins 6 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 5 for Grok Build 0.1 0616. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Mistral Medium 3.1 generates tokens faster at 88 tok/s vs 52 tok/s. However, Grok Build 0.1 0616 has lower time-to-first-token (0.40s vs 0.55s).
Choose based on your priorities: Mistral Medium 3.1 for lower cost, Mistral Medium 3.1 for stronger benchmark performance, and Mistral Medium 3.1 for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.