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Ministral 3 8B 2512 vs Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite

Ministral 3 8B 2512 is 5.7× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite accepts the larger context window (1.0M).

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
Ministral 3 8B 2512Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite
ProviderMistral AIGoogle
Input $/1M$0.150$0.300
Output $/1M$0.150$2.50
Blended $/1M$0.150$0.850
Context window262K1.0M
Max output210K66K
ReleasedDec 2025Jul 2026
LicenceOpen weightsProprietary
Choose Ministral 3 8B 2512 if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.150 vs $0.850 blended
  • Open weights — self-hostable
Choose Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite if…
  • Larger context window (1.0M)
  • Newer model (released Jul 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Ministral 3 8B 2512 or Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Ministral 3 8B 2512 and Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Ministral 3 8B 2512 cheaper than Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite?
Ministral 3 8B 2512 is cheaper: $0.150 versus $0.850 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.150 vs $0.300. Output alone: $0.150 vs $2.50.
What context windows do Ministral 3 8B 2512 and Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite have?
Ministral 3 8B 2512: 262,144 tokens. Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite: 1,048,576 tokens.
Who makes Ministral 3 8B 2512 and Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite?
Ministral 3 8B 2512 is made by Mistral AI. Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite is made by Google.
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