Granite 4.2 8B vs Pixtral 12B
Both have similar output pricing, while Granite 4.2 8B offers a larger context window. Choose Granite 4.2 8B or Pixtral 12B based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Granite 4.2 8B | Pixtral 12B |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | IBM | Mistral |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.06 | $0.15 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.15 | $0.15 |
| Context window | 131K | 128K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | — | Yes |
| Released | — | Sep 2024 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1319 | — |
| LMArena Vision Elo score | — | 1009 |
FAQ
Is Granite 4.2 8B or Pixtral 12B cheaper?
Granite 4.2 8B and Pixtral 12B have comparable output pricing.
Which has the larger context window, Granite 4.2 8B or Pixtral 12B?
Granite 4.2 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.