Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Mistral Small 3 | Step 3.5 Flash 2603 |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.1 | $0.1 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $0.3 | $0.3 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Both models have similar pricing. Check the detailed breakdown above for input vs output token costs.
Step 3.5 Flash 2603 wins 6 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 5 for Mistral Small 3. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Step 3.5 Flash 2603 generates tokens faster at 180 tok/s vs 157 tok/s. Mistral Small 3 also has lower time-to-first-token (0.53s vs 0.92s).
Choose based on your priorities: both are similarly priced, Step 3.5 Flash 2603 for stronger benchmark performance, and Step 3.5 Flash 2603 for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.