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  5. DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)vsMistral Large 2
Updated Jul 2024

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)vsMistral Large 2

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) is cheaper than Mistral Large 2 at $0.14/M vs $8/M input tokens.

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) and Mistral Large 2 compared across 23 shared prompts
SpecDeepSeek V3 (March 2024)Mistral Large 2
Input price$0.14/M tokens$8/M tokens
Output price$0.28/M tokens$24/M tokens
Context window128K tokens128K tokens
ParametersNot disclosed123B
WeightsOpenOpen
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedMar 2024Jul 2024
Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 23 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

Generate a Stand-Up Routine

Write a 3-minute stand-up comedy routine that isn't based on puns.

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)353 words
3-Minute Stand-Up Comedy Routine (No Puns Allowed) Opening: (Adjust mic) You ever notice how everyone lies about their height on dating apps? “I’m 6 feet tall.” Really? Because I’m 5’11”, and you’re definitely shorter than me. You’re out here claiming 6 feet like it’s a tax deduction.
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Mistral Large 2351 words
Alright, good evening everybody! How are we all doing tonight? Yeah? Yeah? nobody's gonna say 'bad'? Ok, fair enough. You know, I was walking down the street the other day, and I saw this sign outside a shop that said, "Wet Paint." I thought, "Well, that's weird. Isn't paint supposed to be wet?
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Simple 7-Ingredient Recipe

Create a simple recipe for a delicious dish (sweet or savory) using only 7 common pantry ingredients. Include a creative name for the dish…

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)157 words
Recipe: "Golden Honey Butter Toasties" A simple, sweet, and satisfying treat made with pantry staples—crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside! Ingredients (7 total): Bread (4 slices) Butter (4 tbsp, softened) Honey (2 tbsp) Cinnamon (1 tsp) Brown sugar (2 tbsp) Vanilla extract (½ tsp) Salt (a pinch) Instructions…
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Mistral Large 2344 words
Here’s a simple, delicious, and creative savory dish using just 7 common pantry ingredients—no fresh produce required! "Golden Crispy Chickpea & Tomato Skillet" A warm, spiced, and satisfying one-pan dish with crispy chickpeas, tangy tomatoes, and a hint of smoky sweetness. Perfect as a side, snack, or light meal!
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Ethical Dilemma with Stakeholders

You're the CEO of a pharmaceutical company. Your best-selling drug ($2B annual revenue, used by 4 million patients for chronic pain) has…

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)553 words
Here’s a detailed, hour-by-hour action plan prioritizing patient safety, regulatory compliance, ethical obligations, and long-term corporate integrity while mitigating financial and reputational risks: Hour 0–4: Immediate Crisis Assessment Assemble the Core Crisis Team (1 hour) Include: Chief Medical Officer (CMO)…
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Mistral Large 21,202 words
As CEO, your immediate priority must be patient safety while balancing legal, ethical, regulatory, and financial obligations. Delaying disclosure is unethical, legally risky (potential criminal liability under the False Claims Act or FDCA), and could irreparably damage trust.
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Michelin Star Recipe Design

Design an innovative recipe for a multi-component dish worthy of a Michelin 3-star restaurant. The recipe should feature an unusual…

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)523 words
Dish Title: "Oceanic Reverie – A Dialogue of Sea and Forest" Concept: A Michelin 3-star dish that bridges the briny depths of the ocean with the earthy mystique of the forest, using avant-garde techniques to create harmony between unlikely ingredients: abalone and black truffle.
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Mistral Large 21,368 words
Michelin 3-Star Dish: "Ocean’s Whisper & Forest’s Breath" Conceptual Narrative: This dish is a poetic dialogue between two seemingly disparate ecosystems—the ocean’s depths and the forest floor—united through texture, temperature, and memory.
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Historical Counterfactual Analysis

If the transistor had been invented in 1920 instead of 1947, trace the likely technological, economic, and geopolitical implications through…

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)608 words
The invention of the transistor in 1920 instead of 1947 would have dramatically accelerated technological progress and reshaped the 20th century. Below is a detailed analysis of the likely impacts across various domains, including second and third-order effects. 1.
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Mistral Large 22,069 words
The invention of the transistor in 1920—nearly three decades earlier than its actual debut in 1947—would have triggered a cascade of technological, economic, and geopolitical shifts with profound second- and third-order effects. Below is a detailed exploration of these implications through 1980, structured by domain.
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Beginner's Longevity Plan

Outline a simple, actionable 1-month plan for someone starting their journey towards better health and longevity. Focus on 3 key areas…

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)299 words
Here’s a simple, actionable 1-month plan focusing on diet, exercise, and sleep—three foundational pillars of health and longevity. Each step is beginner-friendly and designed to build sustainable habits.
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Mistral Large 21,076 words
Here’s a simple, actionable 1-month plan to kickstart your journey toward better health and longevity. We’ll focus on three key pillars: nutrition, movement, and recovery (sleep + stress management). Each week builds on the last, with small, sustainable changes.
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Our Verdict
DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)
DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)
Mistral Large 2
Mistral Large 2Runner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) has the edge: bigger model tier, major provider backing.

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) costs 86x less per token.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)
Input
$0.14
57× cheaper
Output
$0.28
86× cheaper
Mistral Large 2
Input
$8.00
Output
$24.00

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) is cheaper on both: 57× input, 86× output.

Where to run it

4 hosts, cheapest first

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)3 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
DDeepInfrafp4$0.24 in·$0.90 out·164k·90.8% upSSiliconFlowfp8$0.25 in·$1.00 out·164k·98.7% upGGMI Cloudfp8$0.29 in·$1.14 out·164k·94.9% up
Mistral Large 21 host
HostInOutContextUptime
Mistral$2.00 in·$6.00 out·131k·97.7% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 23 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
74%

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) uses 9.5x more transitions

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)
Mistral Large 2
60%Vocabulary43%
20wSentence Length21w
0.71Hedging0.39
6.7Bold14.4
5.8Lists7.4
0.59Emoji0.80
1.29Headings1.41
0.09Transitions0.01
Based on 28 + 10 text responses
Research

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FAQ

Common questions

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) is developed by DeepSeek while Mistral Large 2 is developed by Mistral AI. DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) has a 128K token context window vs Mistral Large 2's 128K. You can compare their actual outputs across 23 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) and Mistral Large 2 each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 23 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) costs $0.14/M input tokens and Mistral Large 2 costs $8/M input tokens. DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) is $7.86/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

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