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  5. Mistral Large 2vsMistral Large 3 2512
Updated Dec 2025

Mistral Large 2vsMistral Large 3 2512

Mistral Large 3 2512 is the newer model, released after Mistral Large 2.

Mistral Large 2 and Mistral Large 3 2512 compared across 23 shared prompts
SpecMistral Large 2Mistral Large 3 2512
Input price$8/M tokens—
Output price$24/M tokens—
Context window128K tokens—
WeightsOpenOpen
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedJul 2024Dec 2025
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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.

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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Mistral Large 3 2512645 words
Title: "Adulting is Just a Scam We Fell For" (Lights up. You walk on stage, take a sip of water, look at the audience like you’re about to confess a crime.) YOU: Hey, how’s everybody doing? Good? Great.
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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…

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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Mistral Large 3 25121,363 words
As CEO, your immediate priority is patient safety, followed by ethical transparency, legal compliance, and stakeholder trust. Delaying disclosure risks lives, reputational damage, and severe legal consequences (e.g., criminal liability under the FDCA, shareholder lawsuits, or even a corporate manslaughter case).
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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…

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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Mistral Large 3 25121,282 words
Michelin 3-Star Dish: "Ocean’s Whisper & Earth’s Embrace" A Symphony of Abalone, Black Truffle, and Fermented Pine – A Dialogue Between Sea and Forest Conceptual Narrative: This dish is a poetic meditation on the intersection of two primordial elements—the ocean’s depth and the forest’s silence.
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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…

Mistral Large 21,566 words
Ultimate 3-Month Longevity & Biohacking Optimization Plan Designed for a high-performance biohacker seeking to maximize lifespan, cognitive function, physical performance, and metabolic resilience.
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Mistral Large 3 2512616 words
3-Month Advanced Longevity & Biohacking Optimization Plan For the High-Performance Biohacker: Maximizing Lifespan, Healthspan, Cognitive & Physical Performance This 3-month plan integrates cutting-edge longevity science, biohacking protocols, and precision performance optimization to enhance mitochondrial function…
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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…

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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Mistral Large 3 2512250 words
Here’s a simple, delicious, and creative savory dish using just 7 common pantry ingredients—perfect for a quick, satisfying meal! "Golden Garlic Chickpea Skillet" A crispy, flavorful one-pan wonder with a touch of Mediterranean flair!
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Adversarial Contract Review

Here is a contract for a software consulting engagement: --- SOFTWARE CONSULTING AGREEMENT This Agreement is entered into between TechCorp…

Mistral Large 22,489 words
This contract is heavily one-sided in favor of the Client (TechCorp Solutions Inc.) and contains multiple clauses that could be exploited, abused, or create unreasonable legal and financial risks for the Contractor.
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Mistral Large 3 25122,234 words
This contract is heavily one-sided in favor of the Client (TechCorp Solutions Inc.) and contains multiple unfair, exploitative, and potentially unenforceable clauses that expose the Contractor to significant legal and financial risk.
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Our Verdict
Mistral Large 3 2512
Mistral Large 3 2512
Mistral Large 2
Mistral Large 2Runner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Mistral Large 3 2512 has the edge: bigger model tier, newer.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Mistral Large 2
Input
$8.00
Output
$24.00
Mistral Large 3 2512
Input
—
Output
—
Where to run it

2 hosts

Mistral Large 21 host
HostInOutContextUptime
Mistral$2.00 in·$6.00 out·131k·100% up
Mistral Large 3 25121 host
HostInOutContextUptime
Mistral$0.50 in·$1.50 out·262k·99.9% up

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

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
89%

Mistral Large 3 2512 uses 7.0x more transitions

Mistral Large 2
Mistral Large 3 2512
43%Vocabulary52%
21wSentence Length20w
0.39Hedging0.51
14.4Bold11.0
7.4Lists5.3
0.80Emoji0.65
1.41Headings1.06
0.01Transitions0.07
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