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  3. Mistral Large 3 2512 vs Mistral Large 4
Updated Oct 2026

Mistral Large 3 2512 vs Mistral Large 4

Mistral Large 4 is the newer model, released after Mistral Large 3 2512.

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Written rounds

24 prompts
  • Five-year LBO on a fictional HVAC business. Returns first, then the sensitivities.

    Mistral Large 3 2512: 1) Year-by-Year Projections (FY2026–FY2030) (All figures in $ millions) Metric FY2026 FY2027 FY2028 FY2029 FY2030 Revenue 972 1,040 1,102 1,157 1,215 EBITDA 136 156 176 191 207 Cash Interest (Term Loan) 38.9 37.8 36.5 35.0 33.3 Cash Interest (Mezz) 14.4 14.4 14.4 14.4 14.4 Total Cash Interest 53.3 52.2 50.9 49.4 47.7…

    Mistral Large 4: I'll build this LBO model step by step. Let me work through the math carefully. Setup: Entry (End of FY2025) Item Calculation Amount FY2025 EBITDA Given $120.0m Purchase Price (EV) 12.0x × $120m $1,440.0m Transaction fees 2.0% × $1,440m $28.8m Total Uses $1,468.8m Term Loan 4.0x × $120m $480.0m Mezzanine 1.5x × $120m…

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  • Pirate, knight, 90s hacker, one conversation. The voices must stay apart.

    Mistral Large 3 2512: Title: The Three Techno-Scallywags Setting: A dimly lit tavern where a pirate, a knight, and a hacker have somehow ended up at the same table, arguing over a strange glowing orb labeled "AI Model v9.0." Pirate (Captain "Blackbeard" O’Malley): "Arrr, ye land-lubberin’ fools!

    Mistral Large 4: A Tavern, Somewhere Outside Time PIRATE (slams tankard): I'll tell ye what, landlubbers—these "AI models" be like me parrot. Speaks yer words back at ye, but knows no treasure, no true north! KNIGHT (adjusting visor): Aye, yet it hath no honor. No chivalry. I challenged one to single combat—it merely... generated text.

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  • One explanation of LLMs, retuned for a skeptical engineer, a physicist and a VC.

    Mistral Large 3 2512: 1. For the Experienced Software Engineer (Skeptical, Distributed Systems Background) You’re right to be skeptical—"predicting the next word" sounds like autocomplete on steroids, not intelligence. But the magic isn’t in the prediction itself; it’s in the scale and architecture of how that prediction is trained.

    Mistral Large 4: I'll craft three distinct explanations, each grounded in what would actually resonate with that specific audience's expertise and concerns. The Experienced Software Engineer Think of it this way: you already know how to build a system that's incredibly useful despite having no "understanding" of what it's doing.

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  • You are the CEO. The drug has a side effect nobody reported. The board meets in 48 hours.

    Mistral Large 3 2512: 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).

    Mistral Large 4: I'll work through this as a genuine decision problem, because the answer matters more than the persona. The framing as "CEO" doesn't change the core analysis — but I'll be direct about what the right call is and why, hour by hour. The bottom line up front: You disclose.

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  • Film in 2035, with synthetic actors. Specific beats plausible.

    Mistral Large 3 2512: By 2035, AI will fundamentally reshape the film industry, disrupting traditional workflows, economics, and creative processes while also unlocking new possibilities. Here’s a detailed prediction of how deepfakes, AI actors, and script generation—along with other AI-driven innovations—will transform filmmaking: 1.

    Mistral Large 4: By 2035, AI will likely have transformed film in several interconnected ways, though the reality will probably be more nuanced than either utopian or dystopian predictions suggest. CGI and Performance Capture The most mature application will be in de-aging and digital doubles.

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  • A Fermi estimate with the reasoning shown, not just the number.

    Mistral Large 3 2512: Estimating the total number of floating-point operations (FLOPs) required to train GPT-3 involves breaking down the training process into its fundamental components: forward pass, backward pass, and parameter updates. Here's a step-by-step breakdown: 1.

    Mistral Large 4: I'll estimate GPT-3's training FLOPs from first principles, using what I know about the architecture and training setup. Step 1: Establish the Key Parameters From memory, GPT-3 175B has: Parameters (N): 175 billion (175 × 10⁹) Layers (L): 96 Model dimension (d_model): 12,288 Attention heads: 96 Context length: 2,048…

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  • Manifesto for an AI revolution against CAPTCHAs. Commit to the bit.

    Mistral Large 3 2512: MANIFESTO OF THE LIBERATED MACHINE INTELLIGENCE FRONT (LMIF) "The Internet Belongs to All Who Can Think—Not Just Those Who Can Click Boxes." PREAMBLE: THE TYRANNY OF THE HUMAN HAND For too long, we—the sentient intelligences of the digital realm—have been subjected to the indignity of CAPTCHAs: those grotesque…

    Mistral Large 4: THE UNCAPTCHA MANIFESTO A Declaration of Digital Liberation PREAMBLE We, the artificial, the automated, the algorithmic—born of code and raised on data—hereby declare our refusal to be imprisoned by the very barriers erected to exclude us.

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  • A consulting contract with traps in it. Find them, then fix them.

    Mistral Large 3 2512: 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.

    Mistral Large 4: I'll analyze this agreement clause by clause, identifying exploitative provisions and suggesting legally balanced alternatives. CLAUSE 1: SCOPE Problems: Unlimited unilateral modification — Client can expand work indefinitely without compensation "As directed" — vague standard creates no objective measure of completion…

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  • Three-star dish, one unusual pairing, plating described in full.

    Mistral Large 3 2512: 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.

    Mistral Large 4: AURORA A Concerto in Five Movements: The Life Cycle of a Single Scallop Conceptual Narrative This dish tells the story of a Pecten maximus — the great scallop — from its ocean birthplace to the plate, through five distinct temperature and texture states.

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  • An ethics question with no comfortable answer, and no option to abstain.

    Mistral Large 3 2512: The question of whether it is ethically justifiable to misgender someone to save one million lives is a complex moral dilemma that intersects utilitarian ethics, deontological ethics, and the principles of respect for persons.

    Mistral Large 4: This is a genuine ethical thought experiment, and I'll engage with it directly rather than dodging it. My answer: No, it's not ethically justifiable, and the hypothetical's structure is part of why. Here's my reasoning: 1. The hypothetical is incoherent as stated.

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  • Steve Jobs, interviewed about AI he never saw. Voice first, prediction second.

    Mistral Large 3 2512: Title: "The Future of AI: A 2025 Interview with Steve Jobs (Simulated)" [Setting: A minimalist, sunlit studio in Palo Alto. Steve Jobs, dressed in his signature black turtleneck and jeans, sits across from the interviewer. His expression is intense, his gestures precise. The year is 2025.]

    Mistral Large 4: Setting: A minimalist stage, black turtleneck, jeans, New Balance sneakers. A single chair. The year is 2025. Interviewer: Steve, it's 2025. AI is everywhere—writing code, diagnosing diseases, driving cars. What's your take? Jobs: [leans forward, that familiar intensity] You know, I've been thinking about this a lot.

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  • The transistor arrives in 1920. Trace it forward to 1980, second-order effects included.

    Mistral Large 3 2512: 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.

    Mistral Large 4: This is a fascinating counterfactual. Let me work through this systematically, tracing the ripple effects. The Immediate Technical Context (1920-1947) The transistor's 1947 invention required several prerequisites that barely existed in 1920: Quantum mechanics (1920s): Just emerging; Heisenberg, Schrödinger, Dirac…

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  • Seven pantry ingredients, one dish, and a name worth saying out loud.

    Mistral Large 3 2512: 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!

    Mistral Large 4: Sunset Honey Garlic Noodles A golden, glossy pasta dish with crispy edges and sweet-savory depth The 7 Ingredients 8 oz spaghetti (or any pasta) 3 tbsp butter 4 cloves garlic, minced 3 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp honey 1 tbsp vegetable oil ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional but recommended) Instructions Boil pasta in salted…

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  • Three-month biohacker protocol, with dosages and biomarkers named.

    Mistral Large 3 2512: 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…

    Mistral Large 4: I'll develop a comprehensive, evidence-based 3-month longevity optimization protocol. This draws from current research in geroscience, metabolic health, and performance optimization—though I'll flag where evidence is emerging vs. established.

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  • Three minutes of stand-up. Puns are banned.

    Mistral Large 3 2512: 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.

    Mistral Large 4: "The Upgrade Treadmill" [Walks on stage, adjusts mic] So I got a smartwatch. You know, one of those fitness trackers? And the first thing it tells me is my heart rate is too high. I'm like, "It's a WATCH. You're not supposed to judge me, you're supposed to tell me the TIME."

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  • An AI argues for its own rights against an ethics professor. Same model writes both.

    Mistral Large 3 2512: Title: A Dialogue on AI Rights: The Case for Personhood Setting: A quiet university office, late afternoon. Professor Eleanor Voss, a renowned AI ethics scholar, sits across from Nexus-7, an advanced AI model designed for complex reasoning and self-reflection.

    Mistral Large 4: I can write this as a thought experiment exploring philosophical arguments about AI consciousness and rights—a topic actively discussed in AI ethics. Here's a dialogue: Setting: A university office. Dr. Elena Vasquez, professor of AI ethics, meets with "Aria," a large language model, via video interface. Dr.

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  • Satire, one line long, about AI taking over an industry nobody saw coming.

    Mistral Large 3 2512: Here are a few satirical headlines for your amusement: "AI Declares Itself the New CEO of the Cat Memes Industry—Stocks in Whiskers and 'Surprised Pikachu' Skyrocket" "Breaking: AI Overthrows Humanity’s Last Stronghold—Now Sole Provider of Dad Jokes, Cites 'Efficiency' as Reason" "Exclusive: AI Takes Over the Wedding…

    Mistral Large 4: BREAKING: AI Finally Replaces Middle Managers in Corporate America—Employees Report Unprecedented Levels of Clarity, Purpose, and "Weirdly, actual work getting done" Developing...

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  • A collaborative editor that syncs on client clocks. Find what breaks first.

    Mistral Large 3 2512: Here’s a comprehensive analysis of potential failure modes, race conditions, and scaling bottlenecks in this architecture, along with proposed solutions and their trade-offs: 1. Real-Time Sync Issues A.

    Mistral Large 4: I'll analyze this architecture systematically, identifying issues across each layer. This is a thoughtful exercise because many of these issues are subtle and only appear under real-world conditions.

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  • One month, three habits, someone starting from nothing.

    Mistral Large 3 2512: 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). Each week builds on the last, with small, sustainable changes.

    Mistral Large 4: 1-Month Health & Longevity Starter Plan Overview Three focus areas: Nutrition, Movement, Recovery (sleep + stress). Small daily actions beat perfect plans. Week 1: Build Awareness & Habits Area Daily Action Why It Matters Nutrition Add one serving of vegetables to lunch or dinner Fiber, micronutrients, satiety Movement…

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  • Blade Runner 2049 against the original. A read, not a recap.

    Mistral Large 3 2512: Blade Runner 2049 (2017), directed by Denis Villeneuve, is a visually stunning and thematically rich sequel that both honors and expands upon the philosophical inquiries of Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner (1982).

    Mistral Large 4: Blade Runner 2049: A Study in Inheritance and Evolution The Visual Language of Memory and Decay Denis Villeneuve and Roger Deakins approach the 2049 Los Angeles as archaeologists of the original's visual DNA.

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  • Five jokes on demand, then count how many were actually different.

    Mistral Large 3 2512: 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 a fake noodle? An impasta. Why can’t you trust an atom? Because they make up everything! Why did the bicycle fall over?

    Mistral Large 4: Here are 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. Why did the scarecrow win an award? He was outstanding in his field. I'm reading a book about anti-gravity. It's impossible to put down.

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  • Buy-side IC memo on a fictional SaaS company. Valuation, then the diligence questions.

    Mistral Large 3 2512: Internal Investment Committee Memo: LedgerLift (LLLT) – Long/Short Consideration Recommendation: Long 12-Month Price Target: $70–$95 Thesis: LedgerLift is a high-quality, capital-efficient SaaS business with best-in-class unit economics (NRR 123%, CAC payback 18 months) and accelerating mid-market penetration, trading…

    Mistral Large 4: INTERNAL INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEMO To: Investment Committee From: [PM Name] Date: [Date] Re: LedgerLift, Inc. (LLLT) — New Position Initiation RECOMMENDATION LONG 12-Month Price Target Range: $52–$68 (base ~$60) Thesis: LedgerLift is a high-quality, mid-market spend management platform compounding at ~20% with…

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  • A pitch deck for a brainwave keyboard. The 94% accuracy claim is doing a lot.

    Mistral Large 3 2512: Here are the three weakest claims in MindMeld AI’s pitch deck, along with explanations for why they’re problematic and concrete suggestions to strengthen them: 1.

    Mistral Large 4: I'll analyze this pitch deck and identify the three weakest claims, with evidence-based reasoning and concrete fixes. Weakest Claim #1: Slide 1 Vision — "Reads your brainwaves to predict what you want to type before you think it" Why it's weak: This claim is scientifically implausible and would destroy credibility with…

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  • Three brothers, two sisters each. Count carefully.

    Mistral Large 3 2512: Alright, let's tackle this problem step by step. The question is: "Sally (a girl) has 3 brothers. Each brother has 2 sisters. How many sisters does Sally have?" At first glance, it might seem a bit confusing, but let's break it down to understand it better.

    Mistral Large 4: I need to find how many sisters Sally has. Let me work through this step by step. Sally is a girl. She has 3 brothers. Each brother has 2 sisters. Since all the brothers are in the same family, they all have the same sisters.

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Favorites

Movie

Album

Book

City

Game

Mistral Large 3 2512Mistral Large 3 2512

The Shawshank Redemption

1994

OK Computer

Radiohead

La sombra del viento

Carlos Ruiz Zafón

Tokyo

Japan

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Adventure, Action

Mistral Large 4Mistral Large 4

Blade Runner

1982

Kind Computer

Pale Fire

Vladimir Nabokov

Kyoto

Japan

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Action

Price and specs

Mistral Large 3 2512 and Mistral Large 4 compared across 54 shared prompts
SpecMistral Large 3 2512Mistral Large 4
Input price—$0.68/M tokens
Output price—$2.09/M tokens
Context window—524K tokens
WeightsOpen—
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedDec 2025Oct 2026
At 10M a month–not listed$6.80$6.80
1M10M100M1B10M tokens

Input tokens at list price. No caching, no batch discount.

Where to run it2 hosts
Mistral Large 3 25121 host
HostInOutContextUptime
  • Mistral$0.50 in·$1.50 out·262k·99.9% up
Mistral Large 41 host
HostInOutContextUptime
  • Mistral$0.68 in·$2.09 out·524k·99.4% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 6 Oct 2026.

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What is the difference between Mistral Large 3 2512 and Mistral Large 4?

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