Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Qwen3 Max Thinking (Preview) | Mistral Large 2 (Nov '24) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $1.2 | $2 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $6 | $6 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Qwen3 Max Thinking (Preview) is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $2.40/M tokens vs $3.00/M for Mistral Large 2 (Nov '24).
Qwen3 Max Thinking (Preview) wins 11 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 1 for Mistral Large 2 (Nov '24). See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Qwen3 Max Thinking (Preview) generates tokens faster at 47 tok/s vs 44 tok/s. However, Mistral Large 2 (Nov '24) has lower time-to-first-token (0.44s vs 1.75s).
Choose based on your priorities: Qwen3 Max Thinking (Preview) for lower cost, Qwen3 Max Thinking (Preview) for stronger benchmark performance, and Qwen3 Max Thinking (Preview) for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.