Updated March 26, 2026· Based on independent benchmark data
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview leads in intelligence with a score of 57.2 vs 7.4. Mistral 7B Instruct is 8.0x cheaper at $0.25/1M tokens vs $2.00/1M. For speed, Mistral 7B Instruct wins at 173 tok/s vs 113 tok/s.
| Metric | Mistral 7B Instruct | Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligence Score | 7.4 | 57.2 |
| Coding Score | N/A | 55.5 |
| Math Score | N/A | N/A |
| Speed (tok/s) | 173 tok/s | 113 tok/s |
| Latency (TTFT) | 0.27s | 23.84s |
| Input Price / 1M tokens | $0.25 | $2.00 |
| Output Price / 1M tokens | $0.25 | $12 |
| Context Window | N/A | 1.0M |
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview outperforms Mistral 7B Instruct on the intelligence index with a score of 57.2 compared to 7.4.
Mistral 7B Instruct generates output significantly faster at 173 tok/s compared to Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview's 113 tok/s, making it 1.5x faster for streaming responses. Time to first token is 0.27s for Mistral 7B Instruct vs 23.84s for Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview, which affects perceived responsiveness in interactive applications.
Mistral 7B Instruct is more affordable at $0.25/1M input tokens ($0.25/1M output), while Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview costs $2.00/1M input ($12/1M output). That makes Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview 8.0x more expensive per token, which can add up significantly at scale. For a typical workload of 100 requests per day at 2,000 tokens each, Mistral 7B Instruct would cost approximately $1.50/month vs $12.00/month for Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview in input costs alone.
Choose Mistral 7B Instruct when you need faster output (173 tok/s), lower cost. Choose Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview when you need higher intelligence (57.2).
Mistral 7B Instruct is cheaper at $0.25/1M input tokens vs $2.00/1M for Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview.
Mistral 7B Instruct is faster, producing output at 173 tok/s compared to Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview's 113 tok/s.
No, Mistral 7B Instruct does not support image input. However, Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview does support images.
It depends on your priorities. Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview scores higher on intelligence (57.2), but Mistral 7B Instruct may be better for specific use cases like budget-conscious projects or speed-critical applications.
Data last synced: March 26, 2026
| Max Output Tokens | N/A | N/A |
| Input Modalities | Text | Audio + File + Image + Text + Video |
| Output Modalities | Text | Text |
| Free Tier | No | No |