This model is deprecated. We only continue performance benchmarking for the default 10k input token workload. Results for other workloads are historical and no longer updated.
Mistral has launched a newer model, Ministral 3 8B. We suggest considering it instead.
For more information, see comparison of Ministral 3 8B to other models and API provider benchmarks for Ministral 3 8B.
Mistral 7B Instruct API Provider Benchmarking & Analysis
This analysis is intended to support you in choosing the best API provider of Mistral 7B Instruct for your use-case.
Fastest
MistralOutput speed
Total 2 providers
Lowest Latency
MistralTime to first token
Total 2 providers
Lowest Price
AmazonMistralBlended price (per 1M tokens)
Total 2 providers
Mistral 7B is available through 2 API providers, each offering different performance characteristics and pricing. Below is a comparison of the key metrics across providers.
- For output speed, the top providers are Mistral (89.6 t/s).
- For latency, Mistral (0.89s) offer the lowest time to first token.
- For pricing, Amazon (0.15) and Mistral (0.25) offer the lowest blended prices per 1M tokens.
- Mistral offers the best performance with both the highest speed and lowest latency. For cost optimization, Amazon provides the most competitive pricing.
Highlights
Pricing
Pricing: Cache Hit, Input, and Output
Pricing: Blended Price
Output Speed vs. Price
Speed
Measured by Output Speed (tokens per second)
Output Speed: Mistral 7B Instruct
Latency vs. Output Speed
Latency
Measured by Time (seconds) to First Token
Time to First Token
End-to-End Response Time
Seconds to output 500 tokens, calculated based on time to first token, 'thinking' time for reasoning models, and output speed
End-to-End Response Time
Key Comparison Metrics & API Features
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mistral 7B Instruct providers
Mistral 7B Instruct is currently available through 2 API providers that we benchmark and track.
The fastest provider for Mistral 7B Instruct by output speed is Mistral (89.6 t/s). Output speed measures how quickly tokens are generated after the model starts responding.
The provider with the lowest time to first token for Mistral 7B Instruct is Mistral (0.89s). Lower latency means faster initial response time.
1 of 2 providers support JSON mode for Mistral 7B Instruct: Mistral.
1 of 2 providers support function calling for Mistral 7B Instruct: Mistral.
When choosing a provider for Mistral 7B Instruct, consider: output speed (for throughput-intensive tasks), latency (for interactive applications requiring quick first responses), pricing (for cost-sensitive workloads), and API features like JSON mode or function calling.
Yes, provider performance can vary over time due to infrastructure changes, load balancing, and updates. We continuously benchmark all providers and display historical performance trends in the "Over Time" charts.
For information about Mistral 7B Instruct's intelligence, capabilities, modalities, and how it compares to other models, see the model overview page. View model overview