Model Comparison
GPT-5.4 vs Mistral Large 3 (675B Base)Which is better in 2026?
GPT-5.4 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Verdict: GPT-5.4 vs Mistral Large 3 (675B Base) — which is better?
GPT-5.4 (by OpenAI) and Mistral Large 3 (675B Base) (by Mistral AI) are two of the AI models people compare most. Here is how they stack up on benchmarks, price and capabilities, and which one to pick in 2026.
GPT-5.4 outperforms in 1 benchmarks (GPQA), while Mistral Large 3 (675B Base) is better at 0 benchmarks. GPT-5.4 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Choose GPT-5.4 if…
- you want the strongest raw capability — it leads on 1 of 1 shared benchmarks
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Mar 2026
Choose Mistral Large 3 (675B Base) if…
- you need open weights you can self-host or fine-tune
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
GPT-5.4 outperforms in 1 benchmarks (GPQA), while Mistral Large 3 (675B Base) is better at 0 benchmarks.
GPT-5.4 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Arena Performance
Human preference votes
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
Only GPT-5.4 specifies input context (1,000,000 tokens). Only GPT-5.4 specifies output context (128,000 tokens).
Input Capabilities
Supported data types and modalities
Both GPT-5.4 and Mistral Large 3 (675B Base) support multimodal inputs.
They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.
GPT-5.4
Mistral Large 3 (675B Base)
License
Usage and distribution terms
GPT-5.4 is licensed under a proprietary license, while Mistral Large 3 (675B Base) uses Apache 2.0.
License differences may affect how you can use these models in commercial or open-source projects.
Proprietary
Closed source
Apache 2.0
Open weights
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
GPT-5.4 was released on 2026-03-05, while Mistral Large 3 (675B Base) was released on 2025-12-04.
GPT-5.4 is 3 months newer than Mistral Large 3 (675B Base).
Mar 5, 2026
3 months ago
3mo newerDec 4, 2025
6 months ago
Knowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.
Unable to compare the recency of their training data.
Outputs Comparison
Key Takeaways
GPT-5.4
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Mistral Large 3 (675B Base)
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Detailed Comparison
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FAQ
Common questions about GPT-5.4 vs Mistral Large 3 (675B Base).