Mistral: Mistral Small 3

Mistral Small 3, a 24B-parameter model, demonstrates strong overall performance, particularly excelling in speed and cost-efficiency. It consistently ranks in the top tier for speed (67th percentile) and offers highly competitive pricing (90th percentile), making it an attractive option for cost-sensitive applications. Notably, the model exhibits exceptional reliability with a 100% success rate across all benchmarks, indicating robust and consistent operation. In terms of specific benchmark performance, Mistral Small 3 shows remarkable proficiency in Instruction Following, achieving perfect accuracy in one instance and demonstrating strong capabilities in complex multi-step instructions. It also performs very well in General Knowledge and Ethics, scoring 98% in both categories. While its accuracy in Coding (79%), Email Classification (97%), and Reasoning (56%) is respectable, these areas represent potential avenues for further optimization compared to its standout performance in other domains. The model's ability to compete with larger models like Llama 3.3 70B and Qwen 32B at three times the speed underscores its efficiency and optimized design for low-latency tasks.