Model Comparison
Large 4 Preview
vs. Claude Sonnet 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback)
Comparing 2 AI models · 0 benchmarks · Mistral, Anthropic
Recommended Pick
MiLarge 4 Preview5 metric winsStrongest on: Input price, Output price, Blended price
Best Value
Claude Sonnet 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback)
100.0 value score
54.2 reasoning / $4.00/1M
Lowest Price
Large 4 Preview
$1.36/1M input price
Best Reasoning
Claude Sonnet 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback)
54.2 reasoning score
Blends available reasoning benchmarks
Differences That Matter
Best value
Claude Sonnet 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback) has the strongest quality-to-price mix at 100.0 out of 100 value points.
Price gap
Large 4 Preview is 1.5x cheaper on input tokens than Claude Sonnet 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback).
Speed gap
Claude Sonnet 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback) generates about 1.2x as many tokens per second as Large 4 Preview.
Reasoning gap
Claude Sonnet 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback) leads Large 4 Preview by 28.9 points on reasoning.
Top-pick rationale
Large 4 Preview wins 5 measurable categories, including Input price, Output price, Blended price, TTFT.
Response Face-Off
Run one prompt through the selected models and compare response quality with live speed and cost context.
Large 4 Preview
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Claude Sonnet 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback)
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Full Comparison
| Metric | Top Pick Mi Large 4 Preview | An Claude Sonnet 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $1.36/1M | $2.00/1M |
| Output Cost | $4.18/1M | $10.00/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | $2.06/1M | $4.00/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | Mistral | Anthropic |
| Release Date | Oct 6, 2026 | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | 114.1 tok/s | 140.1 tok/s |
| TTFT | 1550ms | 455030ms |
| Latency | 19080ms | 455030ms |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | 90.4 | 100.0 |
| Reasoning Score | 25.3 | 54.2 |
| Intelligence | 25.3 | 54.2 |
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 Sonnet 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback) has the strongest reasoning profile with a 54.2 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 Sonnet 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback)
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
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