Ministral 3 8B vs Mistral 7B
Both are capability tier 2.
| Ministral 3 8B | Mistral 7B | |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | Mistral | Mistral |
| Capability tier | 2/8 | 2/8 |
| Size class | NANO | NANO |
| Parameters | 8B | 7.3B |
| Context window | — | 32,768 |
| Input $/M | $0.15 | — |
| Output $/M | $0.15 | — |
| Cached input $/M | $0.01 | — |
FAQ
Is Ministral 3 8B cheaper than Mistral 7B?
Pricing isn't listed for both models — at least one is open-weights (self-host). Use the Mintok sizing report to compare $/M-token.
Ministral 3 8B vs Mistral 7B: which has a bigger context window?
Both list the same context window (— tokens).
Which is more capable, Ministral 3 8B or Mistral 7B?
Both sit at the same capability tier (2/8) — pick on price, context, or benchmark them on your prompts.
Settle it on your own prompts
List prices only go so far — benchmark Ministral 3 8B and Mistral 7B on your actual workload for measured cost, latency and quality.
Pricing and specs maintained by Mintok's catalog watchers from public sources. Not investment advice. Methodology.