Smartest Mistral Models

Quick answer · Updated June 2026

The smartest Mistral model is Mistral Medium 3.5, scoring 39.2 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index. Mistral Large 3 2512 (22.8) and Devstral 2 2512 (22.0) round out the top three.

39.2Intelligence

53 t/sSpeed

$1.50Input /M

262KContext

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

Frequently asked

What is the smartest Mistral model?

The smartest Mistral model is Mistral Medium 3.5, scoring 39.2 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index. Mistral Large 3 2512 (22.8) and Devstral 2 2512 (22.0) round out the top three.

What's a good alternative to Mistral Medium 3.5?

Mistral Large 3 2512 (22.8) is the closest alternative on this metric, followed by Devstral 2 2512 (22.0). 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. 9 of them qualify for this ranking.

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