Smartest Mistral Models

Match · Updated July 2026

The smartest Mistral model is Mistral Medium 3.5, scoring 29.9 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index. Mistral Medium 3.1 (14.7) and Mistral Medium 3 (12.5) round out the top three.

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The smartest AI models ranked by the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index — a composite of reasoning, knowledge, math and science benchmarks. These are the most intelligent large language models available today.

Frequently asked

What is the smartest Mistral model?

The smartest Mistral model is Mistral Medium 3.5, scoring 29.9 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index. Mistral Medium 3.1 (14.7) and Mistral Medium 3 (12.5) round out the top three.

What's a good alternative to Mistral Medium 3.5?

Mistral Medium 3.1 (14.7) is the closest alternative on this metric, followed by Mistral Medium 3 (12.5). 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. 7 of them qualify for this ranking.

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