Battle of the Models
Compare specific LLM models, context windows, and capabilities.
Mistral: Small 3 (free)
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This model is no longer active/free — kept for reference.
Intelligence Score
65/100
Model Popularity
0 votes
Context Window
32k
Pricing Model
Free / Open
Auto (best free model)
Onomeo
Intelligence Score
65/100
Context Window
Unknown
Pricing Model
Free / Open
Model Popularity
0 votes
FINAL VERDICT
Mistral: Small 3 (free) Wins
Equal intelligence scores (65/100), but Mistral: Small 3 (free) offers a significantly larger context window.
Close Match: The difference is minimal. Consider other factors like pricing and features.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Detailed Comparison
| Feature |
Mistral: Small 3 (free)
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Auto (best free model)
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Context Window
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32k | Unknown |
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Architecture
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Transformer (Open Weight) | Transformer |
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Est. MMLU Score
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~60-64% | ~60-64% |
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Release Date
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2024 | 2024 |
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Pricing Model
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Free Tier | Free Tier |
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Rate Limit (RPM)
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20 requests/minute | 12 requests/minute per key |
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Daily Limit
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50 requests/day (up to 1000 with $10 topup) | 30 free-model calls every 5 hours per account |
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Capabilities
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No specific data
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No specific data
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Performance Tier
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C-Tier (Good) | C-Tier (Good) |
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Speed Estimate
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Medium | Medium |
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Primary Use Case
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General Purpose | General Purpose |
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Model Size
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Undisclosed | Undisclosed |
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Limitations
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Key Strengths
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