Model Comparison

Pixtral-12B vs Pixtral Large

Pixtral Large significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. Pixtral-12B is 20.0x cheaper per token.

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Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

6 benchmarks

Pixtral-12B outperforms in 0 benchmarks, while Pixtral Large is better at 6 benchmarks (ChartQA, DocVQA, MathVista, MM-MT-Bench, MMMU, VQAv2).

Pixtral Large significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.

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Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Pricing Analysis

Price comparison per million tokens

Pixtral-12B costs less

For input processing, Pixtral-12B ($0.15/1M tokens) is 13.3x cheaper than Pixtral Large ($2.00/1M tokens).

For output processing, Pixtral-12B ($0.15/1M tokens) is 40.0x cheaper than Pixtral Large ($6.00/1M tokens).

In conclusion, Pixtral Large is more expensive than Pixtral-12B.*

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

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Mistral AI
Pixtral-12B
Input tokens$0.15
Output tokens$0.15
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Mistral AI
Pixtral Large
Input tokens$2.00
Output tokens$6.00
Best providerMistral
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Model Size

Parameter count comparison

111.6B diff

Pixtral Large has 111.6B more parameters than Pixtral-12B, making it 900.0% larger.

Mistral AI
Pixtral-12B
12.4Bparameters
Mistral AI
Pixtral Large
124.0Bparameters
12.4B
Pixtral-12B
124.0B
Pixtral Large

Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

Both models have the same input context window of 128,000 tokens. Pixtral Large can generate longer responses up to 128,000 tokens, while Pixtral-12B is limited to 8,192 tokens.

Mistral AI
Pixtral-12B
Input128,000 tokens
Output8,192 tokens
Mistral AI
Pixtral Large
Input128,000 tokens
Output128,000 tokens
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Input Capabilities

Supported data types and modalities

Both Pixtral-12B and Pixtral Large support multimodal inputs.

They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.

Pixtral-12B

Text
Images
Audio
Video

Pixtral Large

Text
Images
Audio
Video

License

Usage and distribution terms

Pixtral-12B is licensed under Apache 2.0, while Pixtral Large uses Mistral Research License (MRL) for research; Mistral Commercial License for commercial use.

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

Pixtral-12B

Apache 2.0

Open weights

Pixtral Large

Mistral Research License (MRL) for research; Mistral Commercial License for commercial use

Open weights

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

Pixtral-12B was released on 2024-09-17, while Pixtral Large was released on 2024-11-18.

Pixtral Large is 2 months newer than Pixtral-12B.

Pixtral-12B

Sep 17, 2024

1.6 years ago

Pixtral Large

Nov 18, 2024

1.5 years ago

2mo 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

Pixtral-12B is available from Mistral AI. Pixtral Large is available from Mistral AI.

Pixtral-12B

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Mistral
Input Price:Input: $0.15/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.15/1M

Pixtral Large

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Mistral
Input Price:Input: $2.00/1MOutput Price:Output: $6.00/1M
* Prices shown are per million tokens

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

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Less expensive input tokens
Less expensive output tokens
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Higher ChartQA score (88.1% vs 81.8%)
Higher DocVQA score (93.3% vs 90.7%)
Higher MathVista score (69.4% vs 58.0%)
Higher MM-MT-Bench score (74.0% vs 60.5%)
Higher MMMU score (64.0% vs 52.5%)
Higher VQAv2 score (80.9% vs 78.6%)

Detailed Comparison

AI Model Comparison Table
Feature
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Pixtral-12B
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Pixtral Large

FAQ

Common questions about Pixtral-12B vs Pixtral Large.

Which is better, Pixtral-12B or Pixtral Large?

Pixtral Large significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. Pixtral-12B is made by Mistral AI and Pixtral Large is made by Mistral AI. The best choice depends on your use case — compare their benchmark scores, pricing, and capabilities above.

How does Pixtral-12B compare to Pixtral Large in benchmarks?

Pixtral-12B scores DocVQA: 90.7%, ChartQA: 81.8%, VQAv2: 78.6%, MT-Bench: 76.8%, HumanEval: 72.0%. Pixtral Large scores AI2D: 93.8%, DocVQA: 93.3%, ChartQA: 88.1%, VQAv2: 80.9%, MM-MT-Bench: 74.0%.

Is Pixtral-12B cheaper than Pixtral Large?

Pixtral-12B is 13.3x cheaper for input tokens. Pixtral-12B costs $0.15/M input and $0.15/M output via mistral. Pixtral Large costs $2.00/M input and $6.00/M output via mistral.

What are the context window sizes for Pixtral-12B and Pixtral Large?

Pixtral-12B supports 128K tokens and Pixtral Large supports 128K tokens. A larger context window lets you process longer documents, conversations, or codebases in a single request.

What are the main differences between Pixtral-12B and Pixtral Large?

Key differences include input pricing ($0.15 vs $2.00/M), licensing (Apache 2.0 vs Mistral Research License (MRL) for research; Mistral Commercial License for commercial use). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.