Last updated: April 5, 2026 · Reviewed by Daniel Ashford
🆓Llama 4 405B vs Mistral Large 3
Head-to-head across 6 dimensions · by Daniel Ashford
Summary
Mistral Large 3 leads overall with an Index of 87.8 vs 87.8. Llama 4 405B wins on accuracy, coding, creativity. Mistral Large 3 wins on safety, instruction. On pricing, Llama 4 405B is more affordable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Llama 4 405B better than Mistral Large 3?
Based on the LLM Judge Index™, Mistral Large 3 scores higher overall (87.8 vs 87.8). Llama 4 405B leads on accuracy, coding, creativity, while Mistral Large 3 leads on safety, instruction.
Which is cheaper, Llama 4 405B or Mistral Large 3?
Llama 4 405B is more affordable at free.
Which is better for coding?
Llama 4 405B scores higher on coding (89 vs 88).
Which model is safer?
Mistral Large 3 has a higher safety score (87 vs 85).