Updated March 26, 2026· Based on independent benchmark data
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview leads in intelligence with a score of 57.2 vs 12.7. Mistral Small 3 is 20.0x cheaper at $0.10/1M tokens vs $2.00/1M. For speed, Mistral Small 3 wins at 157 tok/s vs 113 tok/s.
| Metric | Mistral Small 3 | Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligence Score | 12.7 | 57.2 |
| Coding Score | N/A | 55.5 |
| Math Score | 4.3 | N/A |
| Speed (tok/s) | 157 tok/s | 113 tok/s |
| Latency (TTFT) | 0.41s | 23.84s |
| Input Price / 1M tokens | $0.10 | $2.00 |
| Output Price / 1M tokens | $0.30 | $12 |
| Context Window | N/A | 1.0M |
| Max Output Tokens | N/A | N/A |
| Input Modalities | Text | Audio + File + Image + Text + Video |
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview outperforms Mistral Small 3 on the intelligence index with a score of 57.2 compared to 12.7.
Mistral Small 3 generates output significantly faster at 157 tok/s compared to Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview's 113 tok/s, making it 1.4x faster for streaming responses. Time to first token is 0.41s for Mistral Small 3 vs 23.84s for Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview, which affects perceived responsiveness in interactive applications.
Mistral Small 3 is more affordable at $0.10/1M input tokens ($0.30/1M output), while Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview costs $2.00/1M input ($12/1M output). That makes Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview 20.0x 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 Small 3 would cost approximately $0.60/month vs $12.00/month for Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview in input costs alone.
Choose Mistral Small 3 when you need faster output (157 tok/s), lower cost. Choose Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview when you need higher intelligence (57.2).
Mistral Small 3 is cheaper at $0.10/1M input tokens vs $2.00/1M for Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview.
Mistral Small 3 is faster, producing output at 157 tok/s compared to Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview's 113 tok/s.
No, Mistral Small 3 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 Small 3 may be better for specific use cases like budget-conscious projects or speed-critical applications.
Data last synced: March 26, 2026
| Output Modalities |
| Text |
| Text |
| Free Tier | No | No |