Qwen3 8B vs Mixtral 8x7B
Both have similar output pricing, while Qwen3 8B offers a larger context window. Choose Qwen3 8B or Mixtral 8x7B based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Qwen3 8B | Mixtral 8x7B |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Alibaba | Mistral |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.18 | $0.70 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.70 | $0.70 |
| Context window | 131K | 32K |
| Parameters | — | 47B |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Apr 2025 | Dec 2023 |
| GPQA Diamond score | 56.8 | — |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | 136 | 119 |
FAQ
Is Qwen3 8B or Mixtral 8x7B cheaper?
Qwen3 8B and Mixtral 8x7B have comparable output pricing.
Which has the larger context window, Qwen3 8B or Mixtral 8x7B?
Qwen3 8B has the larger context window (131K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.