Best Mistral Reasoning Models

Match · Updated July 2026

The best Mistral model for reasoning is Mistral Medium 3.5 — 29.9 intelligence with extended step-by-step thinking. Mistral Small 4 (—) is next.

29.9Intelligence

$1.50Input /M

262KContext

Large language models with extended reasoning / thinking, ranked by intelligence. The smartest AI models for complex multi-step reasoning, math and analysis.

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mistral-medium-3-5
ReasoningToolsJSON+129.9 intel · $1.50/M · 262K ctx
29.9
Intelligence
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mistral-small-2603
ReasoningToolsJSON+1$0.150/M · 262K ctx
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Intelligence

Frequently asked

What is the best Mistral model for reasoning?

The best Mistral model for reasoning is Mistral Medium 3.5 — 29.9 intelligence with extended step-by-step thinking. Mistral Small 4 (—) is next.

What's a good alternative to Mistral Medium 3.5?

Mistral Small 4 (—) is the closest alternative on this metric. See the full ranking above for the tradeoffs.

How many Mistral models are there?

modelgrep tracks 19 Mistral models with live benchmarks, speed, latency and per-provider pricing, led on intelligence by Mistral Medium 3.5. 2 of them qualify for this ranking.

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