Model Comparison

DeepSeek-V3 vs Min istral 3 (3B Reasoning 2512)

Min istral 3 (3B Reasoning 2512) shows notably better performance in the majority of benchmarks. Min istral 3 (3B Reasoning 2512) is 4.8x cheaper per token.

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Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

3 benchmarks

DeepSeek-V3 outperforms in 1 benchmarks (GPQA), while Min istral 3 (3B Reasoning 2512) is better at 2 benchmarks (AIME 2024, LiveCodeBench).

Min istral 3 (3B Reasoning 2512) shows notably better performance in the majority of benchmarks.

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Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Pricing Analysis

Price comparison per million tokens

Min istral 3 (3B Reasoning 2512) costs less

For input processing, DeepSeek-V3 ($0.27/1M tokens) is 2.7x more expensive than Min istral 3 (3B Reasoning 2512) ($0.10/1M tokens).

For output processing, DeepSeek-V3 ($1.10/1M tokens) is 11.0x more expensive than Min istral 3 (3B Reasoning 2512) ($0.10/1M tokens).

In conclusion, DeepSeek-V3 is more expensive than Min istral 3 (3B Reasoning 2512).*

* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens

Lowest available price from all providers
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DeepSeek
DeepSeek-V3
Input tokens$0.27
Output tokens$1.10
Best providerDeepSeek
Mistral AI
Min istral 3 (3B Reasoning 2512)
Input tokens$0.10
Output tokens$0.10
Best providerMistral
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Model Size

Parameter count comparison

668.0B diff

DeepSeek-V3 has 668.0B more parameters than Min istral 3 (3B Reasoning 2512), making it 22266.7% larger.

DeepSeek
DeepSeek-V3
671.0Bparameters
Mistral AI
Min istral 3 (3B Reasoning 2512)
3.0Bparameters
671.0B
DeepSeek-V3
3.0B
Min istral 3 (3B Reasoning 2512)

Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

Min istral 3 (3B Reasoning 2512) accepts 131,100 input tokens compared to DeepSeek-V3's 131,072 tokens. Min istral 3 (3B Reasoning 2512) can generate longer responses up to 131,100 tokens, while DeepSeek-V3 is limited to 131,072 tokens.

DeepSeek
DeepSeek-V3
Input131,072 tokens
Output131,072 tokens
Mistral AI
Min istral 3 (3B Reasoning 2512)
Input131,100 tokens
Output131,100 tokens
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Input Capabilities

Supported data types and modalities

Min istral 3 (3B Reasoning 2512) supports multimodal inputs, whereas DeepSeek-V3 does not.

Min istral 3 (3B Reasoning 2512) can handle both text and other forms of data like images, making it suitable for multimodal applications.

DeepSeek-V3

Text
Images
Audio
Video

Min istral 3 (3B Reasoning 2512)

Text
Images
Audio
Video

License

Usage and distribution terms

DeepSeek-V3 is licensed under MIT + Model License (Commercial use allowed), while Min istral 3 (3B Reasoning 2512) uses Apache 2.0.

License differences may affect how you can use these models in commercial or open-source projects.

DeepSeek-V3

MIT + Model License (Commercial use allowed)

Open weights

Min istral 3 (3B Reasoning 2512)

Apache 2.0

Open weights

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

DeepSeek-V3 was released on 2024-12-25, while Min istral 3 (3B Reasoning 2512) was released on 2025-12-04.

Min istral 3 (3B Reasoning 2512) is 11 months newer than DeepSeek-V3.

DeepSeek-V3

Dec 25, 2024

1.3 years ago

Min istral 3 (3B Reasoning 2512)

Dec 4, 2025

4 months ago

11mo newer

Knowledge Cutoff

When training data ends

Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.

Unable to compare the recency of their training data.

No cutoff dates available

Provider Availability

DeepSeek-V3 is available from DeepSeek. Min istral 3 (3B Reasoning 2512) is available from Mistral AI.

DeepSeek-V3

deepseek logo
DeepSeek
Input Price:Input: $0.27/1MOutput Price:Output: $1.10/1M

Min istral 3 (3B Reasoning 2512)

mistral logo
Mistral
Input Price:Input: $0.10/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.10/1M
* Prices shown are per million tokens

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

DeepSeek
Higher GPQA score (59.1% vs 53.4%)
Mistral AI
Larger context window (131,100 tokens)
Supports multimodal inputs
Less expensive input tokens
Less expensive output tokens
Higher AIME 2024 score (77.5% vs 39.2%)
Higher LiveCodeBench score (54.8% vs 37.6%)

Detailed Comparison

AI Model Comparison Table
Feature
DeepSeek
DeepSeek-V3
Mistral AI
Min istral 3 (3B Reasoning 2512)

FAQ

Common questions about DeepSeek-V3 vs Min istral 3 (3B Reasoning 2512)

Min istral 3 (3B Reasoning 2512) shows notably better performance in the majority of benchmarks. DeepSeek-V3 is made by DeepSeek and Min istral 3 (3B Reasoning 2512) is made by Mistral AI. The best choice depends on your use case — compare their benchmark scores, pricing, and capabilities above.
DeepSeek-V3 scores DROP: 91.6%, CLUEWSC: 90.9%, MATH-500: 90.2%, MMLU-Redux: 89.1%, MMLU: 88.5%. Min istral 3 (3B Reasoning 2512) scores AIME 2024: 77.5%, AIME 2025: 72.1%, LiveCodeBench: 54.8%, GPQA: 53.4%.
Min istral 3 (3B Reasoning 2512) is 2.7x cheaper for input tokens. DeepSeek-V3 costs $0.27/M input and $1.10/M output via deepseek. Min istral 3 (3B Reasoning 2512) costs $0.10/M input and $0.10/M output via mistral.
DeepSeek-V3 supports 131K tokens and Min istral 3 (3B Reasoning 2512) supports 131K tokens. A larger context window lets you process longer documents, conversations, or codebases in a single request.
Key differences include context window (131K vs 131K), input pricing ($0.27 vs $0.10/M), multimodal support (no vs yes), licensing (MIT + Model License (Commercial use allowed) vs Apache 2.0). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.
DeepSeek-V3 is developed by DeepSeek and Min istral 3 (3B Reasoning 2512) is developed by Mistral AI.