Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Mistral Small 3.2 | Hermes 3 - Llama-3.1 70B |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.1 | $0.3 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $0.3 | $0.3 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Mistral Small 3.2 is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.15/M tokens vs $0.30/M for Hermes 3 - Llama-3.1 70B.
Mistral Small 3.2 wins 12 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 0 for Hermes 3 - Llama-3.1 70B. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Mistral Small 3.2 generates tokens faster at 196 tok/s vs 40 tok/s. Mistral Small 3.2 also has lower time-to-first-token (0.31s vs 0.34s).
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.