Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Qwen3 8B (Non-reasoning) | Ministral 3 14B |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.18 | $0.2 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $0.2 | $0.2 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Qwen3 8B (Non-reasoning) is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.18/M tokens vs $0.20/M for Ministral 3 14B.
Ministral 3 14B wins 11 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 1 for Qwen3 8B (Non-reasoning). See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Ministral 3 14B generates tokens faster at 116 tok/s vs 92 tok/s. However, Ministral 3 14B has lower time-to-first-token (0.38s vs 1.00s).
Choose based on your priorities: Qwen3 8B (Non-reasoning) for lower cost, Ministral 3 14B for stronger benchmark performance, and Ministral 3 14B for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.