Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Mistral Small 3.1 | Llama 3.2 Instruct 11B (Vision) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.105 | $0.245 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $0.235 | $0.245 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Mistral Small 3.1 is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.14/M tokens vs $0.24/M for Llama 3.2 Instruct 11B (Vision).
Mistral Small 3.1 wins 10 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 2 for Llama 3.2 Instruct 11B (Vision). See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Mistral Small 3.1 generates tokens faster at 155 tok/s vs 85 tok/s. However, Llama 3.2 Instruct 11B (Vision) has lower time-to-first-token (0.46s vs 0.51s).
Choose based on your priorities: Mistral Small 3.1 for lower cost, Mistral Small 3.1 for stronger benchmark performance, and Mistral Small 3.1 for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.