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 3.2 3B
Ollama
Intelligence Score
75/100
Context Window
128K tokens
Pricing Model
Free / Open
Model Popularity
0 votes
FINAL VERDICT
Mistral Small Wins
With an intelligence score of 82/100 vs 75/100, Mistral Small outperforms Llama 3.2 3B by 7 points.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Detailed Comparison
| Feature |
Mistral Small
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Llama 3.2 3B
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|---|---|---|
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Context Window
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32K | 128K tokens |
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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 | Sep 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 | Hardware limited |
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Daily Limit
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Based on tier | Unlimited |
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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
|
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 | 3B |
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Limitations
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Key Strengths
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