Ministral 3 8B 2512 alternatives

Best Ministral 3 8B 2512 alternatives

10 models that can stand in for Ministral 3 8B 2512, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.

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Current Model

Ministral 3 8B 2512

Input / 1M
$0.15
Output / 1M
$0.15
Context
262K
Intelligence
5.5

Quick picks

The best alternative depends on what you need

Why people switch away from Ministral 3 8B 2512, and the model that fits each reason best.

Ranked

Top Ministral 3 8B 2512 alternatives

Each model is scored against Ministral 3 8B 2512. Green means better, red means worse.

Ministral 3 8B 2512 as the baseline, then the top alternatives scored against it
Input / 1M$0.15Output / 1M$0.15Context262KIntelligence5.5Reference model
Input / 1M$0.05-67%Output / 1M$0.08-47%Context131K-50%Intelligence6.9+25%Compare
Why switch:1.9x cheaper outputHigher intelligence score
Input / 1M$0.05-67%Output / 1M$0.08-47%Context33K-87%Intelligence6.7+22%Compare
Why switch:1.9x cheaper outputHigher intelligence score
Input / 1M$0.20+33%Output / 1M$0.20+33%Context262KIntelligence6+9%Compare
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreNewer release
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Microsoft

Input / 1M$0.07-53%Output / 1M$0.14-7%Context16K-94%Intelligence5.9+7%Compare
Why switch:1.1x cheaper outputHigher intelligence score
Input / 1M$0.04-77%Output / 1M$0.14-7%Context128K-51%Intelligence5.9+7%Compare
Why switch:1.1x cheaper outputHigher intelligence score
Input / 1M$0.02-89%Output / 1M$0.11-25%Context131K-50%Intelligence5.1-7%Compare
Why switch:1.3x cheaper output
Input / 1M$0.10-33%Output / 1M$0.10-33%Context131K-50%Intelligence4.8-13%Compare
Why switch:1.5x cheaper output
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Input / 1M$0.05-67%Output / 1M$0.10-33%Context131K-50%Intelligence4.8-13%Compare
Why switch:1.5x cheaper output
Input / 1M$0.03-82%Output / 1M$0.20+34%Context60K-77%Intelligence4.8-13%Compare
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Input / 1M$0.05-67%Output / 1M$0.15Context131K-50%Intelligence3.8-31%Compare

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Ministral 3 8B 2512?

Llama 3.1 8B Instruct from Meta ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $0.08 per 1M output tokens, compared with $0.15 for Ministral 3 8B 2512.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Ministral 3 8B 2512?

Yes. Llama 3.1 8B Instruct charges $0.08 per 1M output tokens, versus $0.15 for Ministral 3 8B 2512.

Can I try Ministral 3 8B 2512 and its alternatives at the same time?

Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare Ministral 3 8B 2512 with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.

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