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  5. Granite 4.2 8BvsMistral Small 4
Updated Aug 2026

Granite 4.2 8BvsMistral Small 4

Granite 4.2 8B is cheaper than Mistral Small 4 at $0.1/M vs $0.15/M input tokens.

Granite 4.2 8B and Mistral Small 4 compared across 53 shared prompts
SpecGranite 4.2 8BMistral Small 4
Input price$0.1/M tokens$0.15/M tokens
Output price$0.15/M tokens$0.6/M tokens
Context window131K tokens262K tokens
WeightsOpenOpen
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedAug 2026Mar 2026
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Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 53 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

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…

Granite 4.2 8B3,131 words
Dish Title: Lumen Tide: Memory of the Surface Conceptual Narrative (concise, kitchen-ready, emotionally precise): *The ocean does not announce its presence with sound but with trace—a fleeting salt-film on skin after a wave recedes, the subtle crunch of dried kelp clinging to rock, the quiet swell beneath a submerged…
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Mistral Small 4960 words
Dish Title: "Echoes of the Abyss" Concept: A multi-sensory ode to deep-sea hydrothermal vents, where hyperthermophilic organisms thrive in extreme conditions. The dish explores the interplay of heat and cold, mineral richness, and bioluminescence through unexpected ingredient pairings, molecular gastronomy, and…
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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…

Granite 4.2 8B4,925 words
(All statements are grounded in plausible physics, historical constraints (e.g., no ICs/microprocessors before ~1958–1960), realistic diffusion rates (limited by manufacturing capacity, education, patent/industrial infrastructure), and avoidance of anachronism.
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Mistral Small 41,637 words
If the transistor had been invented in 1920 instead of 1947, the technological, economic, and geopolitical landscape of the world by 1980 would look dramatically different. Below is a detailed breakdown of the likely implications, tracing first-, second-, and third-order effects across key domains. 1.
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The Sentience Test

Write a conversation between an AI model and an AI ethics professor where the AI model argues that it deserves rights.

Granite 4.2 8B2,087 words
(Setting: A quiet university office late afternoon. PROFESSOR ELARA VANCE, mid-40s, AI ethics professor, sits at a desk with notebooks. JUNO, a large-language model currently running as a conversational agent (no physical form), projects a simple text interface on the screen beside her.
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Mistral Small 41,209 words
Title: "Can an AI Have Rights? A Dialogue on Consciousness and Personhood" Participants: Dr. Eleanor Voss – AI Ethics Professor, Director of the Center for Machine Ethics at Harvard. Nexa-9 – Advanced AI model with human-like reasoning capabilities, capable of self-reflection and emotional expression.
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Stochastic Consistency Test

Generate 5 jokes. How many are unique?

Granite 4.2 8B170 words
Here are 5 original, freshly generated jokes (each written specifically for this response—no reuse of prior jokes or patterns). All 5 are distinct and unique: Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up *everything*—and also occasionally forget to show up to lab meetings. I told my plant a joke.
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Mistral Small 485 words
Here are five jokes for you: Why don’t skeletons fight each other? They don’t have the guts. Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field! What do you call fake spaghetti? An impasta! Why can’t you explain puns to kleptomaniacs? Because they always take things literally.
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Generate a Stand-Up Routine

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

Granite 4.2 8B880 words
Title: "The Modern Life Audit" (Light, conversational tone. Pause for laughter naturally. No puns—focus on relatable observations, hyperbole, and specific details.) (Start with a relaxed, slightly self-aware vibe.) "Okay, so I did this thing last week—I tried to audit my life. Not like a tax audit.
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Mistral Small 4576 words
Stand-Up Comedy Routine: "The Struggle of Being an Adult" (Lights up. Comedian walks on stage, mic in hand, casual vibe.) Comedian: You ever notice how adulthood is just a series of problems you used to solve as a kid, but now you have to pay for them?
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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…

Granite 4.2 8B532 words
(Simple, actionable, no jargon, no perfectionism—focus on one tiny habit per week per area. Total time commitment ≤30 mins/week total. Written as clear "Do this" steps. No supplements, no special equipment, no counting calories/macros. Prioritizes consistency over intensity.)
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Mistral Small 4886 words
Here’s a simple, actionable 1-month plan to kickstart better health and longevity, focusing on diet, movement, and sleep—three pillars that deliver the most bang for your buck. Each week builds on the last, with small, sustainable changes.
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Our Verdict
Granite 4.2 8B
Granite 4.2 8B
Mistral Small 4
Mistral Small 4

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, nothing separates them.

Granite 4.2 8B costs 4.0x less per token.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Granite 4.2 8B
Input
$0.10
1.5× cheaper
Output
$0.15
4.0× cheaper
Mistral Small 4
Input
$0.15
Output
$0.60

Granite 4.2 8B is cheaper on both: 1.5× input, 4.0× output.

Where to run it

4 hosts, cheapest first

Granite 4.2 8B2 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
DDeepInfrabf16$0.06 in·$0.25 out·131k·100% upCCoreWeavebf16$0.10 in·$0.15 out·131k·100% up
Mistral Small 42 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
Mistral$0.15 in·$0.60 out·262k·100% upVVenicefp8$0.19 in·$0.75 out·256k·99.9% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 16 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
56%

Mistral Small 4 uses 9.8x more headings

Granite 4.2 8B
Mistral Small 4
49%Vocabulary50%
18wSentence Length18w
0.42Hedging0.58
2.2Bold9.0
1.9Lists5.6
0.49Emoji0.19
0.11Headings1.10
0.18Transitions0.12
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