Model Comparison
Mistral Large 3 (675B Instruct 2512 NVFP4) vs Mistral Large 3 (675B Instruct 2512)Which is better in 2026?
Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks.
Verdict: Mistral Large 3 (675B Instruct 2512 NVFP4) vs Mistral Large 3 (675B Instruct 2512) — which is better?
Mistral Large 3 (675B Instruct 2512 NVFP4) (by Mistral AI) and Mistral Large 3 (675B Instruct 2512) (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.
Mistral Large 3 (675B Instruct 2512 NVFP4) outperforms in 0 benchmarks, while Mistral Large 3 (675B Instruct 2512) is better at 0 benchmarks. Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks.
Choose Mistral Large 3 (675B Instruct 2512 NVFP4) if…
- you are already invested in the Mistral AI ecosystem
Choose Mistral Large 3 (675B Instruct 2512) if…
- you want the strongest raw capability — it leads on 5 of 5 shared benchmarks
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
Mistral Large 3 (675B Instruct 2512 NVFP4) outperforms in 0 benchmarks, while Mistral Large 3 (675B Instruct 2512) is better at 0 benchmarks.
Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks.
Arena Performance
Human preference votes
Model Size
Parameter count comparison
Mistral Large 3 (675B Instruct 2512) has 0.0B more parameters than Mistral Large 3 (675B Instruct 2512 NVFP4), making it 0.0% larger.
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
Only Mistral Large 3 (675B Instruct 2512) specifies input context (262,100 tokens). Only Mistral Large 3 (675B Instruct 2512) specifies output context (262,100 tokens).
Input Capabilities
Supported data types and modalities
Both Mistral Large 3 (675B Instruct 2512 NVFP4) and Mistral Large 3 (675B Instruct 2512) support multimodal inputs.
They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.
Mistral Large 3 (675B Instruct 2512 NVFP4)
Mistral Large 3 (675B Instruct 2512)
License
Usage and distribution terms
Both models are licensed under Apache 2.0.
Both models share the same licensing terms, providing consistent usage rights.
Apache 2.0
Open weights
Apache 2.0
Open weights
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
Both models were released on 2025-12-04.
They likely represent similar generations of model development.
Dec 4, 2025
6 months ago
Dec 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
No standout differentiators in the data we have for this pair.
Detailed Comparison
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FAQ
Common questions about Mistral Large 3 (675B Instruct 2512 NVFP4) vs Mistral Large 3 (675B Instruct 2512).
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