Ministral 3 8B 2512 (EU) vs Ministral 8B (latest)
Ministral 8B (latest) is cheaper on output tokens. Choose Ministral 3 8B 2512 (EU) or Ministral 8B (latest) based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Ministral 3 8B 2512 (EU) | Ministral 8B (latest) |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Eden AI | Mistral |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.17 | $0.15 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.17 | $0.15 |
| Context window | 262K | 262K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Dec 2025 | Oct 2024 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | — | 1191 |
| GPQA Diamond score | — | 27.1 |
FAQ
Is Ministral 3 8B 2512 (EU) or Ministral 8B (latest) cheaper?
Ministral 8B (latest) is cheaper on output tokens ($0.15 vs $0.17 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Ministral 3 8B 2512 (EU) or Ministral 8B (latest)?
Both models offer a similar context window.
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.