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Updated Sep 2026

GPT-6 Luna ProvsMistral Medium 3

GPT-6 Luna Pro is cheaper than Mistral Medium 3 at $0.1/M vs $0.4/M input tokens.

GPT-6 Luna Pro and Mistral Medium 3 compared across 20 shared prompts
SpecGPT-6 Luna ProMistral Medium 3
Input price$0.1/M tokens$0.4/M tokens
Output price$0.5/M tokens$2/M tokens
Context window1.1M tokens131K tokens
WeightsClosed—
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedSep 2026May 2025
Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 20 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

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…

GPT-6 Luna Pro127 words
Golden Pantry Pancakes Fluffy, lightly sweet pancakes made with everyday staples. Makes: About 6 small pancakes Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup milk 1 egg 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter, melted (plus a little for the…
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Mistral Medium 3175 words
Dish Name: "Golden Crispy Chickpea Delight" A savory, crunchy, and protein-packed snack or side dish made with just 7 pantry staples! Ingredients: 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas (drained, rinsed, and patted dry) 1 tbsp olive oil ½ tsp salt ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp paprika (or chili powder for heat) 1 tbsp honey or maple…
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Explain Like I'm a Specific Expert

Explain how a large language model (like GPT or Claude) learns and generates text to each of these three audiences: 1. **An experienced…

GPT-6 Luna Pro892 words
For an experienced software engineer Think of a language model as a system trained to continue sequences: given a prefix of text, it assigns probabilities to possible next tokens (tokens are pieces of words, not necessarily whole words) and learns to make the observed continuation likely.
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Mistral Medium 3690 words
1. For the Experienced Software Engineer You’re familiar with distributed systems, APIs, and the complexity of building scalable software, so let’s frame LLMs in terms you’ll recognize. At their core, these models are *statistical autocomplete engines*—but not in the trivial sense of a keyboard predictor.
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Mini LBO Underwrite

You are underwriting a 5-year LBO for a private equity investment committee. Company (fictional): HarborTech Services (HTS) –…

GPT-6 Luna Pro434 words
Operating and debt schedule Conventions: Interest is calculated on beginning-of-year debt; the 1% Term Loan amortization is 1% of its original $480m principal ($4.8m annually). Mezzanine PIK accrues at 2% annually.
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Mistral Medium 3418 words
1. Year-by-Year Financial Projections (FY2026–FY2030) Year Revenue ($m) EBITDA ($m) EBITDA Margin Cash Interest ($m) Cash Taxes ($m) Capex ($m) ΔNWC ($m) Free Cash Flow ($m) Term Loan Ending ($m) Mezz Ending ($m) 2026 972.0 136.1 14.0% 57.6 19.6 29.2 4.4 25.3 468.0 198.0 2027 1,039.4 155.9 15.0% 55.3 25.2 31.2 4.6 39.8…
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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…

GPT-6 Luna Pro327 words
A simple 1-month plan for better health and longevity Choose three foundations: eating well, moving regularly, and sleeping consistently. Aim for steady habits, not perfection. Diet: Make nourishing choices easier Week 1: Add one serving of fruit or vegetables to one meal each day.
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Mistral Medium 3490 words
Here’s a simple, actionable 1-month plan to improve health and longevity, focusing on diet, exercise, and sleep—three foundational pillars. Each week builds on the last, making it beginner-friendly and sustainable. Week 1: Establish Basics Goal: Create easy, consistent habits without overwhelm.
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Advanced Longevity Plan (Biohacker)

Develop a comprehensive, cutting-edge 3-month longevity plan for a biohacker aiming to optimize longevity, physical and cognitive…

GPT-6 Luna Pro2,057 words
12-week longevity and performance plan This is a structured starting plan for a generally healthy adult—not a diagnosis or a substitute for medical care. The best longevity interventions are still the unglamorous ones: not smoking, regular exercise, adequate sleep, a high-quality diet, healthy blood pressure and…
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Mistral Medium 3837 words
3-Month Advanced Longevity & Performance Optimization Plan for Biohackers This plan integrates cutting-edge longevity science, performance optimization, and biohacking strategies to enhance physical, cognitive, and metabolic health.
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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…

GPT-6 Luna Pro1,661 words
The biggest change would not be that 1920 suddenly gets modern computers. It would be that governments and firms have six or seven extra decades to develop semiconductor materials, manufacturing, and applications.
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Mistral Medium 3726 words
The invention of the transistor in 1920 instead of 1947 would have profoundly accelerated technological, economic, and geopolitical developments by 1980. Below is a detailed breakdown of the likely implications: Technological Implications Earlier Miniaturization of Electronics Vacuum tubes, which dominated early…
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Our Verdict
GPT-6 Luna Pro
GPT-6 Luna Pro
Mistral Medium 3
Mistral Medium 3Runner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, GPT-6 Luna Pro has the edge: newer, bigger context window, major provider backing.

GPT-6 Luna Pro costs 4.0x less per token.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

GPT-6 Luna Pro
Input
$0.10
4.0× cheaper
Output
$0.50
4.0× cheaper
Mistral Medium 3
Input
$0.40
Output
$2.00

GPT-6 Luna Pro is cheaper on both: 4.0× input, 4.0× output.

Where to run it

3 hosts

GPT-6 Luna Pro2 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
Azure AI Foundry$0.10 in·$0.50 out·1.1M·98.6% upOpenAI$0.10 in·$0.50 out·1.1M·99.9% up
Mistral Medium 31 host
HostInOutContextUptime
Mistral$0.40 in·$2.00 out·131k·99.5% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 25 Sep 2026.

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GPT-6 Luna Pro is developed by OpenAI while Mistral Medium 3 is developed by Mistral AI. GPT-6 Luna Pro has a 1.1M token context window vs Mistral Medium 3's 131K. You can compare their actual outputs across 20 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. GPT-6 Luna Pro and Mistral Medium 3 each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 20 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

GPT-6 Luna Pro costs $0.1/M input tokens and Mistral Medium 3 costs $0.4/M input tokens. GPT-6 Luna Pro is $0.30/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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