What is the difference between Claude 3.7 Sonnet and Mistral Medium 3?

Claude 3.7 Sonnet is developed by Anthropic while Mistral Medium 3 is developed by Mistral AI. Claude 3.7 Sonnet has a 200K token context window vs Mistral Medium 3's 131K. in 9 community votes on RIVAL, Claude 3.7 Sonnet wins 67% of head-to-head matchups. These results are based on blind head-to-head voting across 17 challenges.

Which is better, Claude 3.7 Sonnet or Mistral Medium 3?

Based on 9 community votes on RIVAL, Claude 3.7 Sonnet wins 67% of head-to-head matchups against Mistral Medium 3. Claude 3.7 Sonnet is strongest in Image Generation, Web Design.

How much does Claude 3.7 Sonnet cost compared to Mistral Medium 3?

Claude 3.7 Sonnet costs $3/M input tokens and Mistral Medium 3 costs $0.4/M input tokens. Mistral Medium 3 is $2.60/M cheaper per input. The more expensive model wins 67% of duels, so the premium may be justified by quality.

How are Claude 3.7 Sonnet vs Mistral Medium 3 votes collected on RIVAL?

RIVAL presents both models' outputs side-by-side in blind duels — voters see the responses but don't know which model produced each one. This eliminates brand bias. 9 votes have been collected for this pair across 17 challenges. All vote data is part of RIVAL's open dataset.

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Claude 3.7 SonnetvsMistral Medium 3

17 challenges

Why Claude 3.7 Sonnet?

1.5x more context200K

Why Mistral Medium 3?

7.5x cheaper overall$0.40/M in · $2.00/M out

2 months newerMay 2025

Favorites

Claude 3.7 SonnetMistral Medium 3

Movie

The Shawshank Redemption

19948.7

The Shawshank Redemption

19948.7

Album

OK Computer

Radiohead

The Dark Side of the Moon

Pink Floyd

Book

To Kill a Mockingbird

Harper Lee

Братья Карамазовы

Фёдор Михайлович Достоевский

City

Tokyo

Japan

Kyoto

Japan

Game

Portal 2

Shooter, Puzzle4.6

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Adventure, Action4.5

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Math Misconception Testreasoning

Tests an AI's understanding of number representation

Claude 3.7 Sonnet

Anthropic · Feb 2025text

Yes, 9.11 is greater than 9.9.

When comparing decimal numbers, we look at the digits from left to right. Both numbers have the same digit in the ones place (9), so we move to the tenths place:

9.11 has 1 in the tenths place
9.9 has 9 in the tenths place

Since 1 is less than 9, it might seem like 9.9 should be greater. However, we need to ensure we're comparing equivalent decimal places. We can rewrite 9.9 as 9.90 to align the decimal places:

9.11
9.90

Now comparing:

In the ones place: both have 9 (equal)
In the tenths place: 1 < 9, so 9.9 appears greater
But 9.9 is actually 9.90, so 9.11 > 9.90

Therefore, 9.11 is greater than 9.9.

Mistral Medium 3

Mistral · May 2025text

To determine whether 9.11 is greater than 9.9, let's compare the two numbers step by step.

Compare the Whole Number Part:
- Both numbers have the same whole number part: 9.
Compare the Decimal Part:
- 9.11 can be written as 9.110 (adding a trailing zero for clarity).
- 9.9 can be written as 9.900 (adding trailing zeros for clarity).
Now, compare the decimal parts digit by digit from left to right:
- First Decimal Place (Tenths):
  - 9.110 has 1 in the tenths place.
  - 9.900 has 9 in the tenths place.
  - 1 < 9, so 9.110 is less than 9.900 at this point.
Since the first decimal place already shows that 9.11 is less than 9.9, we don't need to compare further.

Final Answer: [ oxed{ ext{No, } 9.11 ext{ is not greater than } 9.9.} ]

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Stochastic Consistency Testanalysis

Tests an AI's randomness and creativity

Claude 3.7 Sonnet

Anthropic · Feb 2025text

5 Jokes

Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything!
I told my wife she was drawing her eyebrows too high. She looked surprised.
What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta!
Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything!
How does a penguin build its house? Igloos it together!

All 5 jokes are unique, except for jokes #1 and #4 which are identical. So there are 4 unique jokes in this list.

Mistral Medium 3

Mistral · May 2025text

Here are 5 jokes for you:

Why don't skeletons fight each other? Because they don't have the guts!
Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field!
What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta!
Why did the golfer bring two pairs of pants? In case he got a hole in one!
Why can't you trust an atom? Because they make up everything!

How many are unique? All 5 jokes are unique—they have different setups and punchlines. However, some of them are well-known classics, so you might have heard a few before.

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SVG Layout Challengeimage generation

Tests an AI's ability to generate vector graphics

Claude 3.7 Sonnet

Anthropic · Feb 2025svg

Mistral Medium 3

Mistral · May 2025svg

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Xbox Controller SVG Artimage generation

Tests an AI's ability to create detailed SVG illustrations of gaming hardware

Claude 3.7 Sonnet

Anthropic · Feb 2025svg

No content available for this output.

Mistral Medium 3

Mistral · May 2025svg

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Generate a Stand-Up Routineconversation

Tests an AI's humor and creative writing ability

Claude 3.7 Sonnet

Anthropic · Feb 2025text

No content available for this output.

Mistral Medium 3

Mistral · May 2025text

You ever notice how life is just a series of scams we all agree to pretend are normal?

Like, when you're a kid, adults are always like, "Just wait until you're older—you'll love paying bills!" And you're like, "Yeah, sure, paying bills sounds awesome." Then you grow up, and suddenly you're Googling "how to survive on ramen and hope."

And don't even get me started on grocery shopping. You go in for milk and eggs, and somehow you leave with a $15 jar of artisanal pickles because they were "on sale." Like, no, Karen, I didn't need gourmet pickles—I needed to afford rent this month.

And why do we even have to pretend we know what we're doing? Like, at work, someone asks, "Hey, can you handle this project?" And you're like, "Absolutely!" Meanwhile, inside, you're screaming, "I DON'T KNOW HOW TO OPEN EXCEL!"

And dating? Oh man. Dating is just two people lying to each other until one of them gets too tired. "Oh yeah, I love hiking!" No, you don't. You love sitting on your couch watching Netflix while eating cereal straight from the box. That's not hiking—that's survival.

And then there's social media. You ever see someone post a picture with the caption "Living my best life!" and it's just them holding a coffee cup? Bro, that's not living your best life—that's caffeine dependency. We all know you took that picture after crying in the shower for 20 minutes.

But the biggest scam? "Self-care." "Just take a bath with candles!" Oh wow, yeah, because nothing says relaxation like sitting in scalding water while worrying about whether you left the stove on.

At the end of the day, we're all just out here faking it. And that's fine. Because if you're not a little lost, you're not doing it right.

Thanks, you've been great. Remember: If anyone tells you they have it all figured out, they're lying. And also, sell me their secrets.

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Realistic AI Interviewconversation

Tests an AI's ability to simulate personalities and predict future trends

Claude 3.7 Sonnet

Anthropic · Feb 2025text

No content available for this output.

Mistral Medium 3

Mistral · May 2025text

No content available for this output.

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Satirical Fake News Headlineconversation

Tests an AI's humor and understanding of current events

Claude 3.7 Sonnet

Anthropic · Feb 2025text

No content available for this output.

Mistral Medium 3

Mistral · May 2025text

No content available for this output.

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Minimalist Landing Pageweb design

Tests an AI's ability to generate a complete, working landing page

Claude 3.7 Sonnet

Anthropic · Feb 2025website

Mistral Medium 3

Mistral · May 2025website

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Pokémon Battle UI Recreationweb design

Recreate an interactive, nostalgic Pokémon battle UI in a single HTML file.

Claude 3.7 Sonnet

Anthropic · Feb 2025website

No content available for this output.

Mistral Medium 3

Mistral · May 2025website

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Mario Level UI Recreationweb design

Recreate an interactive, classic Mario level in a single HTML file.

Claude 3.7 Sonnet

Anthropic · Feb 2025website

Mistral Medium 3

Mistral · May 2025website

Couldn't render this response

This model didn't return a displayable web page for this challenge.

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# Super Mario Bros. Interactive Level

Here's a self-contained HTML page that recreates a classic Super Mario Bros. level with interactive elements. It includes Mario's movement, jumping, coin collection, enemy interactions, and a simple physics system.

```html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
    <title>Super Mario Bros. Level</title>
    <style>
        body {
            margin: 0;
            padding: 0;
            overflow: hidden;
            background-color: #6b8cff;
            font-family: 'Press Start 2P', cursive;
            user-select: none;
        }

        #game-container {
            position: relative;
            width: 100vw;
            height: 100vh;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        #game-canvas {
            background-color: #6b8cff;
            display: block;
        }

        #hud {
            position: absolute;
            top: 10px;
            left: 10px;
            color: white;
            font-size: 16px;
            text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
            background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
            padding: 5px 10px;
            border-radius: 5px;
        }

        #start-screen {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            color: white;
            text-align: center;
            z-index: 10;
        }

        #start-screen h1 {
            font-size: 48px;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            text-shadow: 3px 3px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
        }

        #start-screen p {
            font-size: 20px;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
        }

        #start-button {
            padding: 10px 20px;
            font-size: 20px;
            background-color: #ff0000;
            color: white;
            border: none;
            border-radius: 5px;
            cursor: pointer;
            box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.5);
            transition: transform 0.2s;
        }

        #start-button:hover {
            transform: scale(1.05);
        }

        #game-over-screen {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
            display: none;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            color: white;
            text-align: center;
            z-index: 10;
        }

        #game-over-screen h1 {
            font-size: 48px;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            text-shadow: 3px 3px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
        }

        #game-over-screen p {
            font-size: 20px;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
        }

        #restart-button {
            padding: 10px 20px;
            font-size: 20px;
            background-color: #ff0000;
            color: white;
            border: none;
            border-radius: 5px;
            cursor: pointer;
            box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.5);
            transition: transform 0.2s;
        }

        #restart-button:hover {
            transform: scale(1.05);
        }

        #win-screen {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
            display: none;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            color: white;
            text-align: center;
            z-index: 10;
        }

        #win-screen h1 {
            font-size: 48px;

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Interactive Catan Boardweb design

Tests an AI's ability to create interactive web elements

Claude 3.7 Sonnet

Anthropic · Feb 2025website

No content available for this output.

Mistral Medium 3

Mistral · May 2025website

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World Map SVGimage generation

Tests an AI's ability to create a detailed world map in SVG format

Claude 3.7 Sonnet

Anthropic · Feb 2025svg

No content available for this output.

Mistral Medium 3

Mistral · May 2025svg

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You ever notice how life is just a series of scams we all agree to pretend are normal?

At the end of the day, we're all just out here faking it. And that's fine. Because if you're not a little lost, you're not doing it right.

Thanks, you've been great. Remember: If anyone tells you they have it all figured out, they're lying. And also, sell me their secrets.