| Signal | Mistral Small 3.1 24B (free) | Delta | Nemotron 3 Super (free) |
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Capabilities | 67 | -17 | |
Pricing | 30 | -- | |
Context window size | 81 | -5 | |
Recency | 67 | -33 | |
Output Capacity | 20 | -70 | |
| Overall Result | 0 wins | of 5 | 4 wins |
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| Metric | Mistral Small 3.1 24B (free) | Nemotron 3 Super (free) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 63 | 88 | Nemotron 3 Super (free) |
| Rank | #177 | #35 | Nemotron 3 Super (free) |
| Quality Rank | #177 | #35 | Nemotron 3 Super (free) |
| Adoption Rank | #177 | #35 | Nemotron 3 Super (free) |
| Parameters | 24B | 120B | -- |
| Context Window | 128K | 262K | Nemotron 3 Super (free) |
| Pricing | Free | Free | -- |
| Signal Scores | |||
| Capabilities | 67 | 83 | Nemotron 3 Super (free) |
| Pricing | 30 | 30 | Mistral Small 3.1 24B (free) |
| Context window size | 81 | 86 | Nemotron 3 Super (free) |
| Recency | 67 | 100 | Nemotron 3 Super (free) |
| Output Capacity | 20 | 90 | Nemotron 3 Super (free) |
Our composite score (0–100) combines six weighted signals: benchmark performance (25%), pricing efficiency (25%), context window size (15%), model recency (15%), output capacity (10%), and capability versatility (10%). Here's what the scores mean for these two models:
Scores 63/100 (rank #177), placing it in the top 39% of all 290 models tracked.
Scores 88/100 (rank #35), placing it in the top 88% of all 290 models tracked.
Nemotron 3 Super (free) has a 26-point advantage, which typically translates to noticeably stronger performance on complex reasoning, code generation, and multi-step tasks.
Both models are priced similarly, so the decision comes down to quality and features rather than cost.
Both models have comparable response speeds. For most applications, the latency difference is negligible.
When latency matters most: Interactive chatbots, IDE code completion, real-time translation, and user-facing applications where response time directly impacts experience. For batch processing, background summarization, or offline analysis, latency is less critical.
Code generation & review
Higher benchmark score (0/100) indicates stronger performance on coding tasks like generating functions, debugging, and refactoring
Customer support chatbot
Faster response time (speed score 0/100) is critical for user-facing chat. Mistral Small 3.1 24B (free) also offers lower per-token costs for high-volume support
Long document analysis
Larger context window (262K tokens) can process longer documents, contracts, and research papers in a single pass
Batch data extraction
Lower output pricing ($0.00/M) reduces costs when processing thousands of records daily
Creative writing & content
Higher overall composite score (88/100) correlates with better nuance, coherence, and style in long-form content
Image understanding & OCR
Supports vision input — can analyze screenshots, diagrams, photos, and scanned documents directly
Nemotron 3 Super (free) clearly outperforms Mistral Small 3.1 24B (free) with a significant 25.6-point lead. For most general use cases, Nemotron 3 Super (free) is the stronger choice. However, Mistral Small 3.1 24B (free) may still excel in niche scenarios.
Best for Quality
Mistral Small 3.1 24B (free)
Marginally better benchmark scores; both are excellent
Best for Cost
Mistral Small 3.1 24B (free)
0% lower pricing; better value at scale
Best for Reliability
Mistral Small 3.1 24B (free)
Higher uptime and faster response speeds
Best for Prototyping
Mistral Small 3.1 24B (free)
Stronger community support and better developer experience
Best for Production
Mistral Small 3.1 24B (free)
Wider enterprise adoption and proven at scale
by Mistral AI
| Capability | Mistral Small 3.1 24B (free) | Nemotron 3 Super (free) |
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NVIDIA
Assumes 60% input / 40% output token ratio per request. Actual costs may vary based on your usage pattern.
| Parameter | Mistral Small 3.1 24B (free) | Nemotron 3 Super (free) |
|---|---|---|
| Context Window | 128K | 262K |
| Max Output Tokens | -- | 262,144 |
| Open Source | Yes | Yes |
| Created | Mar 17, 2025 | Mar 11, 2026 |
Nemotron 3 Super (free) scores 88/100 (rank #35) compared to Mistral Small 3.1 24B (free)'s 63/100 (rank #177), giving it a 26-point advantage. Nemotron 3 Super (free) is the stronger overall choice, though Mistral Small 3.1 24B (free) may excel in specific areas like certain benchmarks.
Mistral Small 3.1 24B (free) is ranked #177 and Nemotron 3 Super (free) is ranked #35 out of 290+ AI models. Rankings use a composite score combining benchmark performance (25%), pricing (25%), context window (15%), recency (15%), output capacity (10%), and versatility (10%). Scores update hourly.
Mistral Small 3.1 24B (free) is cheaper at $0.00/M output tokens vs Nemotron 3 Super (free)'s $0.00/M output tokens — a significant difference. Input token pricing: Mistral Small 3.1 24B (free) at $0.00/M vs Nemotron 3 Super (free) at $0.00/M.
Nemotron 3 Super (free) has a larger context window of 262,144 tokens compared to Mistral Small 3.1 24B (free)'s 128,000 tokens. A larger context window means the model can process longer documents and conversations.