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Gemini 3 Flash vs Mistral Large 3
A detailed comparison of Gemini 3 Flash (Google) and Mistral Large 3 (Mistral) across pricing, performance, and features.
Pricing Comparison
| Metric | Gemini 3 Flash | Mistral Large 3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.50 | $2.00 | +300% |
| Output / 1M tokens | $3.00 | $5.00 | +67% |
| Context window | 1M | 128K | — |
| Max output | 65.536K | 16.384K | — |
Benchmark Comparison
| Benchmark | Gemini 3 Flash | Mistral Large 3 |
|---|---|---|
| MMLU-Pro | 78% | 83% |
| HumanEval | 90% | 91% |
Capabilities
| Capability | Gemini 3 Flash | Mistral Large 3 |
|---|---|---|
| code | ✓ | ✓ |
| reasoning | ✓ | ✓ |
| text | ✓ | ✓ |
| tool-use | ✓ | ✓ |
| vision | ✓ | ✓ |
Gemini 3 Flash Strengths
- ✓1M context at budget pricing
- ✓Very fast
- ✓Free tier available via Google AI Studio
Gemini 3 Flash Weaknesses
- ✗Less capable than Pro on complex reasoning
- ✗Audio input priced separately ($1/1M)
Mistral Large 3 Strengths
- ✓Low output cost ($5/1M) for a flagship
- ✓Strong multilingual support
- ✓European data sovereignty option
Mistral Large 3 Weaknesses
- ✗Lower benchmarks than top-tier competitors
- ✗Smaller ecosystem
Quick Verdict
Best value: Gemini 3 Flash is the more affordable option at $0.5/$3 per 1M tokens.
Higher benchmarks: Mistral Large 3 scores higher on average across available benchmarks (87.0% avg).
Larger context: Gemini 3 Flash supports 1M tokens.
Choose Gemini 3 Flash if cost matters most. Choose Mistral Large 3 if you need the best possible quality for complex tasks.