Ministral 3 8B 2512 (EU) vs Granite 4.2 8B
Granite 4.2 8B is cheaper on output tokens, while Ministral 3 8B 2512 (EU) offers a larger context window. Choose Ministral 3 8B 2512 (EU) or Granite 4.2 8B based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Ministral 3 8B 2512 (EU) | Granite 4.2 8B |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Eden AI | IBM |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.17 | $0.06 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.17 | $0.15 |
| Context window | 262K | 131K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | — |
| Released | Dec 2025 | — |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | — | 1319 |
FAQ
Is Ministral 3 8B 2512 (EU) or Granite 4.2 8B cheaper?
Granite 4.2 8B is cheaper on output tokens ($0.15 vs $0.17 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Ministral 3 8B 2512 (EU) or Granite 4.2 8B?
Ministral 3 8B 2512 (EU) has the larger context window (262K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.