Llama 3.1 405B vs Magistral Medium

Compare Meta (via Together AI) and Mistral AI AI models

Meta (via Together AI)

Llama 3.1 405B

Mistral AI

Magistral Medium

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Cost Comparison (1000 input + 500 output tokens, 100 requests/day)

Llama 3.1 405B

Per Request:$0.005250

Daily:$0.525

Monthly:$15.75

Yearly:$191.625

Magistral Medium

Per Request:$0.004500

Daily:$0.45

Monthly:$13.50

Yearly:$164.25

Cost Differences

$0.000750

Per Request

$0.075

Daily

$2.25

Monthly

$27.375

Yearly

Magistral Medium costs less than Llama 3.1 405B

Feature Comparison

Feature	Llama 3.1 405B	Magistral Medium
Provider	Meta (via Together AI)	Mistral AI
Input Price	$3.50/1M tokens	$2.00/1M tokens
Output Price	$3.50/1M tokens	$5.00/1M tokens
Context Window	128,000 tokens	128,000 tokens
Max Output	32,768 tokens	32,768 tokens
Category	flagship	reasoning
Capabilities	textcodereasoning	textreasoning
Release Date	7/23/2024	12/15/2025

Llama 3.1 405B vs Magistral Medium: Which Should You Choose?

Choosing between Llama 3.1 405B and Magistral Medium depends on your priorities: cost efficiency, context length, or raw capability. Magistral Medium is the more affordable option at $2.00/1M input tokens — 43% cheaper than Llama 3.1 405B.

These models come from different providers — Meta (via Together AI) and Mistral AI — which means different API ecosystems, SDKs, rate limits, and terms of service. If you're already integrated with Meta (via Together AI), switching to Mistral AIinvolves migration effort beyond just pricing. Factor in your existing infrastructure when deciding.

These models target different tiers: Llama 3.1 405B is a flagship model while Magistral Medium is reasoning. This means they're optimized for different workloads. Llama 3.1 405B is built for complex tasks that require deeper reasoning, while Magistral Medium offers better value for routine operations.

Output costs matter too. Llama 3.1 405B charges $3.50/1M output tokens vs $5.00 for Magistral Medium. For generation-heavy workloads (content creation, code generation, summarization), output pricing often dominates your bill. Magistral Medium has the edge here at $5.00/1M output tokens.

Best Use Cases

Choose Llama 3.1 405B when:

• You need more capabilities (code)
• You're already using Meta (via Together AI)'s API ecosystem

Choose Magistral Medium when:

• Budget is a primary concern
• You're already using Mistral AI's API ecosystem

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Llama 3.1 405B or Magistral Medium?▼

Magistral Medium is cheaper for input tokens at $2.00 per million tokens vs $3.50 for Llama 3.1 405B — that's 43% savings on input costs.

What is the context window difference between Llama 3.1 405B and Magistral Medium?▼

Llama 3.1 405B supports 128,000 tokens while Magistral Medium supports 128,000 tokens — a difference of 0 tokens in favor of Llama 3.1 405B.

Which model is better for AI Chatbot?▼

Both models support text. For ai chatbot, Magistral Medium is the lower-cost option, while Llama 3.1 405B offers a larger context window (128,000 vs 128,000 tokens). Choose Magistral Medium for budget sensitivity or Llama 3.1 405B for longer context tasks.

Which model has better overall pricing for heavy usage?▼

At 100 requests/day with 1,000 input and 500 output tokens each, Llama 3.1 405B costs about $15.75/month and Magistral Medium costs about $13.50/month. Overall, Magistral Medium has lower combined input + output rates ($2.00 in, $5.00 out) vs Llama 3.1 405B.