Model Comparison
Large 4 Preview
vs. Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback)
Comparing 2 AI models · 0 benchmarks · Mistral, Anthropic
Recommended Pick
MiLarge 4 Preview7 metric winsStrongest on: Value, Input price, Output price
Best Value
Large 4 Preview
100.0 value score
38.4 reasoning / $2.06/1M
Lowest Price
Large 4 Preview
$1.36/1M input price
Best Reasoning
Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback)
57.6 reasoning score
Blends available reasoning benchmarks
Differences That Matter
Best value
Large 4 Preview has the strongest quality-to-price mix at 100.0 out of 100 value points.
Price gap
Large 4 Preview is 2.9x cheaper on input tokens than Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback).
Speed gap
Large 4 Preview generates about 1.2x as many tokens per second as Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback).
Reasoning gap
Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback) leads Large 4 Preview by 19.2 points on reasoning.
Top-pick rationale
Large 4 Preview wins 7 measurable categories, including Value, Input price, Output price, Blended price.
Response Face-Off
Run one prompt through the selected models and compare response quality with live speed and cost context.
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Full Comparison
| Metric | Top Pick Mi Large 4 Preview | An Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $1.36/1M | $4.00/1M |
| Output Cost | $4.18/1M | $20.00/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | $2.06/1M | $8.00/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | Mistral | Anthropic |
| Release Date | Oct 6, 2026 | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | 114.1 tok/s | 98.4 tok/s |
| TTFT | 1550ms | 700160ms |
| Latency | 19080ms | 700160ms |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | 100.0 | 38.7 |
| Reasoning Score | 38.4 | 57.6 |
| Intelligence | 38.4 | 57.6 |
Key Takeaways
Large 4 Preview offers the best value at $1.36/1M,making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.
Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback) has the strongest reasoning profile with a 57.6 reasoning score,combining the available reasoning-heavy benchmarks.
All models support context windows of ∞+ tokens,suitable for processing lengthy documents and maintaining extended conversations.
When to Choose Each Model
Large 4 Preview
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback)
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
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