Battle of the Models
Compare specific LLM models, context windows, and capabilities.
Mistral Small
A-TIERMistral AI
Intelligence Score
82/100
Model Popularity
0 votes
Context Window
32K
Pricing Model
Commercial / Paid
Commercial/Paid Model
Llama 3.1 8B
Groq
Intelligence Score
78/100
Context Window
14.4k RPD, 6k TPM
Pricing Model
Free / Open
Model Popularity
0 votes
FINAL VERDICT
Mistral Small Wins
With an intelligence score of 82/100 vs 78/100, Mistral Small outperforms Llama 3.1 8B by 4 points.
Close Match: The difference is minimal. Consider other factors like pricing and features.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Detailed Comparison
| Feature |
Mistral Small
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Llama 3.1 8B
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Context Window
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32K | 14.4k RPD, 6k TPM |
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Architecture
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Transformer (Open Weight) | Transformer (Open Weight) |
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Est. MMLU Score
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~75-79% | ~70-74% |
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Release Date
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2024 | Jul 2024 |
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Pricing Model
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Paid / Commercial | Free Tier |
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Rate Limit (RPM)
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5,000 RPM | 30 RPM, 14.4k RPD |
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Daily Limit
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Based on tier | 14,400 Requests/Day |
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Capabilities
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Function Calling
Streaming
JSON Mode
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No specific data
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Performance Tier
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B-Tier (Strong) | B-Tier (Strong) |
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Speed Estimate
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Medium | ⚡ Very Fast |
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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 | 8B |
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Limitations
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Key Strengths
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