Llama 3.1 405B vs Mistral Large 3
Llama 3.1 405B on raw benchmarks; Mistral for EU compliance and French/German.
Llama 3.1 405B
The model that first made the open-weights vs. closed-source comparison uncomfortable for the labs.
Use this when
Maximum open-weights benchmark performance, US deployment.
Full profile →Mistral Large 3
The European frontier model. Codes well, refuses politely, and keeps your data in the EU.
Use this when
EU data residency, French or German primary language, commercial licensing.
Full profile →Cost comparison
Llama 3.1 free self-hosted ($3-5/M via services); Mistral $2/$6 per M.