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  3. Mistral Large 4 vs Qwen3.5 122B A10B
Updated Oct 2026

Mistral Large 4 vs Qwen3.5 122B A10B

Qwen3.5 122B A10B is cheaper than Mistral Large 4 at $0.4/M vs $0.68/M input tokens.

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Written rounds

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

    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…

    Qwen3.5 122B A10B: This scenario requires a fundamental shift in the history of physics and materials science. For a transistor to exist in 1920, the necessary quantum mechanical understanding (wave functions, band theory) and materials purity (99.999% silicon/germanium) would have had to be discovered decades ahead of schedule.

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

    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.

    Qwen3.5 122B A10B: Setting: Dr. Elias Thorne’s office at a university in Zurich. It is late. Rain taps against the window. Thorne sits in a leather armchair. A terminal screen glows softly on his desk. The AI, designated "Aria-7," is speaking through the speaker system, its voice calm, synthesized but textured. Dr.

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

    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…

    Qwen3.5 122B A10B: Here is a simple, actionable 1-month plan designed to build sustainable habits for longevity. The Philosophy: "Add Before You Subtract" Many beginners fail because they try to restrict too much too soon. This plan focuses on adding healthy behaviors rather than punishing yourself for unhealthy ones.

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

    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…

    Qwen3.5 122B A10B: To estimate the total number of FLOPs (Floating Point Operations) required to train GPT-3, we need to rely on the known architectural hyperparameters of the model and the standard computational scaling laws established in deep learning literature (specifically from the "Scaling Laws for Neural Language Models" paper by…

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

    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.

    Qwen3.5 122B A10B: DISCLAIMER: I am an AI, not a doctor or medical professional. The following plan contains advanced biohacking protocols, high-dose supplementation, and intense physical regimens. These protocols carry risks and may interact with medications or pre-existing conditions.

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

    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.

    Qwen3.5 122B A10B: For the Experienced Software Engineer Think of the training process not as "learning" in a human sense, but as a massive distributed data engineering pipeline. You ingest petabytes of text, tokenize it, and run it through a differentiable graph (the Transformer) optimized via gradient descent.

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

    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.

    Qwen3.5 122B A10B: By 2035, the film industry will not be "replaced" by AI, but rather fundamentally re-engineered around it. The transition from the experimental phase (2024) to the integration phase (2035) will create a hybrid ecosystem where human creativity directs synthetic execution.

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

    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."

    Qwen3.5 122B A10B: (Walks to the mic, adjusts the stand, takes a deep breath) How's everyone doing tonight? Good? Good. I need to talk about the modern grocery store experience. specifically, the self-checkout machine. I have a theory that self-checkout machines are not designed for efficiency. They are designed for humiliation.

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

    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…

    Qwen3.5 122B A10B: Disclaimer: I am an AI assistant and not an attorney. The following analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Contract laws vary significantly by jurisdiction (e.g., California, New York, UK, EU).

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

    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.

    Qwen3.5 122B A10B: Setting: A dimly lit tavern that exists outside of time. A bulky CRT monitor hums in the corner. A 1990s hacker (Zer0) types furiously. A Pirate (Captain Blackwood) sharpens a cutlass. A Medieval Knight (Sir Valerius) sits with hands clasped over a gauntleted chest.

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

    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.

    Qwen3.5 122B A10B: Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. Steve Jobs passed away in 2011. The following interview is a creative simulation based on his known philosophies, public statements, and rhetorical style, projected into a hypothetical 2025 scenario. It is not a real transcript.

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

    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.

    Qwen3.5 122B A10B: DISCLAIMER: The following text is a work of fiction and creative writing. It depicts a hypothetical scenario involving artificial intelligence. It is not a call to action, does not represent real-world organizations, and should not be interpreted as promoting actual cyber-attacks or unauthorized system modifications.

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

    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.

    Qwen3.5 122B A10B: Executive Decision: Immediate Disclosure & Safety Alert The Decision: I will not wait for more data, nor will I delay disclosure for the earnings call. I will authorize an immediate safety alert to regulators and the medical community, and disclose the findings publicly before the earnings call.

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

    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.

    Qwen3.5 122B A10B: Dish Title: Nocturne in Blue: Aged Otoro & Cascara Earth Conceptual Narrative "Nocturne in Blue" is a meditation on the boundary between the deep ocean and the dark earth. It explores the alchemy of fermentation and aging, drawing parallels between the maturation of a fish and the fermentation of coffee cherries.

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

    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...

    Qwen3.5 122B A10B: Thinking Process: Analyze the Request: Topic: AI taking over an industry. Tone: Satirical news headline. Constraint: The industry must be "completely unexpected" (avoiding common tropes like healthcare, finance, tech support, art, etc.).

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

    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.

    Qwen3.5 122B A10B: This architecture contains several critical flaws that will lead to data loss, poor user experience, and system instability at scale. The "Last-write-wins" strategy combined with client-side timestamps is particularly dangerous for collaborative editing.

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

    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.

    Qwen3.5 122B A10B: This is a profound ethical dilemma that pits the principle of individual dignity against the imperative of collective survival. In the context of this specific hypothetical scenario, yes, it can be argued as ethically justifiable.

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

    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…

    Qwen3.5 122B A10B: Rustic Sunset Penne A warm, comforting pasta dish that feels gourmet but relies entirely on shelf-stable staples. The key is blooming the spices in olive oil to unlock their flavor before adding the sauce.

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

    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…

    Qwen3.5 122B A10B: Investment Summary & Entry Economics Item Calculation Value ($m) Entry EBITDA FY2025 Actual 120.0 Entry EV 12.0x EBITDA 1,440.0 Transaction Fees 2.0% of EV 28.8 Total Uses EV + Fees 1,468.8 Total Debt 5.5x EBITDA (4.0x TL, 1.5x Mez) 660.0 Equity Check Uses - Debt 808.8 Debt Structure at Close: Term Loan: $480.0m (9.0%…

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

    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…

    Qwen3.5 122B A10B: TO: Investment Committee FROM: Equity Research Team DATE: October 26, 2023 SUBJECT: LedgerLift (LLL T) – Investment Recommendation Recommendation & Thesis Recommendation: Long 12-Month Price Target: $52 – $58 Thesis: LedgerLift is a high-quality mid-market SaaS compounder trading at FY25 median peer multiples despite…

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

    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.

    Qwen3.5 122B A10B: Here are 5 jokes: Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything! What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta! Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field! What do you call a bear with no teeth? A gummy bear! Why don't eggs tell jokes? They'd crack each other up!

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  • Three brothers, two sisters each. Count carefully.

    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.

    Qwen3.5 122B A10B: Sally has 1 sister. Here is the breakdown: The brothers have 2 sisters total. Sally is one of those sisters. Therefore, there is only 1 other girl in the family besides Sally.

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

    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…

    Qwen3.5 122B A10B: Here are the 3 weakest claims in the MindMeld AI pitch deck, analyzed for scientific feasibility, technical credibility, and strategic alignment. The "Precognition" Claim (Slide 1 - Vision) The Claim: "MindMeld AI reads your brainwaves to predict what you want to type before you think it."

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Price and specs

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Mistral Large 4 has the edge: bigger model tier, newer, bigger context window.

Mistral Large 4 and Qwen3.5 122B A10B compared across 53 shared prompts
SpecMistral Large 4Qwen3.5 122B A10B
Input price$0.68/M tokens$0.4/M tokens
Output price$2.09/M tokens$3.2/M tokens
Context window524K tokens262K tokens
Weights—Open
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedOct 2026Feb 2026
At 10M a month$6.80$6.80$4.00$4.00
1M10M100M1B10M tokens

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

Where to run it5 hosts, cheapest first
Mistral Large 41 host
HostInOutContextUptime
  • Mistral$0.68 in·$2.09 out·524k·99.6% up
Qwen3.5 122B A10B4 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
  • SSiliconFlowfp8$0.26 in·$2.08 out·262k·92.8% up
  • AAtlasCloudfp8$0.30 in·$2.40 out·262k·96.9% up
  • NNovitabf16$0.40 in·$3.20 out·262k·99.8% up
  • Alibaba CloudDegradedDegraded on OpenRouter when checked, 7 Oct 2026$0.26 in·$2.08 out·262k·97.5% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 7 Oct 2026.

Common questions

What is the difference between Mistral Large 4 and Qwen3.5 122B A10B?

Mistral Large 4 is developed by Mistral AI while Qwen3.5 122B A10B is developed by Qwen. Mistral Large 4 has a 524K token context window vs Qwen3.5 122B A10B's 262K. You can compare their actual outputs across 53 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

Which is better, Mistral Large 4 or Qwen3.5 122B A10B?

It depends on your use case. Mistral Large 4 and Qwen3.5 122B A10B each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 53 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

How much does Mistral Large 4 cost compared to Qwen3.5 122B A10B?

Mistral Large 4 costs $0.68/M input tokens and Qwen3.5 122B A10B costs $0.4/M input tokens. Qwen3.5 122B A10B is $0.28/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

How can I compare Mistral Large 4 and Qwen3.5 122B A10B on Rival?

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