Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Ministral 3 14B | Apertus 8B Instruct |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.2 | $0.1 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $0.2 | $0.2 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Apertus 8B Instruct is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.13/M tokens vs $0.20/M for Ministral 3 14B.
Ministral 3 14B wins 10 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 1 for Apertus 8B Instruct. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Ministral 3 14B generates tokens faster at 132 tok/s vs 0 tok/s. However, Apertus 8B Instruct has lower time-to-first-token (0.00s vs 0.35s).
Choose based on your priorities: Apertus 8B Instruct for lower cost, Ministral 3 14B for stronger benchmark performance, and Ministral 3 14B for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.