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Ministral 3 8B 2512 vs Gemini 3.6 Flash

Ministral 3 8B 2512 is 20× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Gemini 3.6 Flash accepts the larger context window (1.0M).

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
Ministral 3 8B 2512Gemini 3.6 Flash
ProviderMistral AIGoogle
Input $/1M$0.150$1.50
Output $/1M$0.150$7.50
Blended $/1M$0.150$3.00
Context window262K1.0M
Max output—66K
ReleasedDec 2025Jul 2026
LicenceOpen weightsProprietary
Choose Ministral 3 8B 2512 if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.150 vs $3.00 blended
  • Open weights — self-hostable
Choose Gemini 3.6 Flash if…
  • Larger context window (1.0M)
  • Newer model (released Jul 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Ministral 3 8B 2512 or Gemini 3.6 Flash?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Ministral 3 8B 2512 and Gemini 3.6 Flash, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Ministral 3 8B 2512 cheaper than Gemini 3.6 Flash?
Ministral 3 8B 2512 is cheaper: $0.150 versus $3.00 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.150 vs $1.50. Output alone: $0.150 vs $7.50.
What context windows do Ministral 3 8B 2512 and Gemini 3.6 Flash have?
Ministral 3 8B 2512: 262,144 tokens. Gemini 3.6 Flash: 1,048,576 tokens.
Who makes Ministral 3 8B 2512 and Gemini 3.6 Flash?
Ministral 3 8B 2512 is made by Mistral AI. Gemini 3.6 Flash is made by Google.
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