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Ministral 3 3B 2512 vs Grok 4.6

Ministral 3 3B 2512 is 30× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Grok 4.6 accepts the larger context window (500K).

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
Ministral 3 3B 2512Grok 4.6
ProviderMistral AISpaceXAI
Input $/1M$0.100$2.00
Output $/1M$0.100$6.00
Blended $/1M$0.100$3.00
Context window131K500K
Max output105K450K
ReleasedDec 2025Aug 2026
LicenceOpen weightsProprietary
Choose Ministral 3 3B 2512 if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.100 vs $3.00 blended
  • Open weights — self-hostable
Choose Grok 4.6 if…
  • Larger context window (500K)
  • Newer model (released Aug 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Ministral 3 3B 2512 or Grok 4.6?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Ministral 3 3B 2512 and Grok 4.6, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Ministral 3 3B 2512 cheaper than Grok 4.6?
Ministral 3 3B 2512 is cheaper: $0.100 versus $3.00 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.100 vs $2.00. Output alone: $0.100 vs $6.00.
What context windows do Ministral 3 3B 2512 and Grok 4.6 have?
Ministral 3 3B 2512: 131,072 tokens. Grok 4.6: 500,000 tokens.
Who makes Ministral 3 3B 2512 and Grok 4.6?
Ministral 3 3B 2512 is made by Mistral AI. Grok 4.6 is made by SpaceXAI.
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