Mistral Large 2 (2407) vs Nemotron 3 Ultra
Mistral Large 2 (2407) (2024) and Nemotron 3 Ultra (2024) are compact production models from MistralAI and NVIDIA AI. Mistral Large 2 (2407) ships a 128k-token context window, while Nemotron 3 Ultra ships a 128k-token context window. This comparison covers specs, pricing, API access, capabilities, benchmarks, input and output token costs, and production fit for coding and agent workloads. It focuses on practical selection signals rather than broad model-family marketing.
Nemotron 3 Ultra is safer overall; choose Mistral Large 2 (2407) when vision-heavy evaluation matters.
Decision scorecard
Local evidence first| Signal | Mistral Large 2 (2407) | Nemotron 3 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | multimodal apps and provider-routed production | general production evaluation |
| Decision fit | RAG, Long context, and Vision | Long context |
| Context window | 128k | 128k |
| Cheapest output | $1.50/1M tokens | - |
| Provider routes | 3 tracked | 0 tracked |
| Shared benchmarks | 0 rows | 0 rows |
Decision tradeoffs
- Mistral Large 2 (2407) has broader tracked provider coverage for fallback and procurement flexibility.
- Mistral Large 2 (2407) uniquely exposes Vision and Structured outputs in local model data.
- Local decision data tags Mistral Large 2 (2407) for RAG, Long context, and Vision.
- Local decision data tags Nemotron 3 Ultra for Long context.
Monthly cost at traffic
Estimate token spend from the cheapest tracked input and output route or tier on this page.
Mistral Large 2 (2407)
$775
Cheapest tracked route/tier: Chutes AI
Nemotron 3 Ultra
Unavailable
No complete token price in local provider data
Cost delta unavailable until both models have sourced input and output token prices.
Switch friction
- No overlapping tracked provider route is sourced for Mistral Large 2 (2407) and Nemotron 3 Ultra; plan for SDK, billing, or endpoint changes.
- Check replacement coverage for Vision and Structured outputs before moving production traffic.
- No overlapping tracked provider route is sourced for Nemotron 3 Ultra and Mistral Large 2 (2407); plan for SDK, billing, or endpoint changes.
- Mistral Large 2 (2407) adds Vision and Structured outputs in local capability data.
Specs
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024-07-23 | 2024-09-10 |
| Context window | 128k | 128k |
| Parameters | 123B | 550B (55B active) |
| Architecture | decoder only | decoder only |
| License | Apache 2.0 | Proprietary |
| Knowledge cutoff | 2024-03 | - |
Pricing and availability
| Pricing attribute | Mistral Large 2 (2407) | Nemotron 3 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $0.50/1M tokens | - |
| Output price | $1.50/1M tokens | - |
| Providers | - |
Capabilities
| Capability | Mistral Large 2 (2407) | Nemotron 3 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | Yes | No |
| Multimodal | No | No |
| Reasoning | No | No |
| Function calling | No | No |
| Tool use | No | No |
| Structured outputs | Yes | No |
| Code execution | No | No |
| IDE integration | No | No |
| Computer use | No | No |
| Parallel agents | No | No |
Benchmarks
No shared benchmark rows are currently sourced for this pair.
Deep dive
The capability footprint differs most on vision: Mistral Large 2 (2407) and structured outputs: Mistral Large 2 (2407). Both models share the core language-model surface, so the practical split is not just feature count. Use those differences to decide whether the page is about raw model quality, agentic coding support, multimodal ingestion, or predictable structured API behavior.
Pricing coverage is uneven: Mistral Large 2 (2407) has $0.50/1M input tokens and Nemotron 3 Ultra has no token price sourced yet. Provider availability is 3 tracked routes versus 0. Treat unknown pricing as an integration gap, then verify the route you will actually call before estimating production spend.
Choose Mistral Large 2 (2407) when vision-heavy evaluation and broader provider choice are central to the workload. Choose Nemotron 3 Ultra when provider fit are more important. For production, rerun your own prompts through the exact provider, region, and tool stack you plan to ship. This keeps the decision grounded in measurable tradeoffs instead of brand-level assumptions. It also helps separate model capability from provider packaging, which can change cost and latency. For teams standardizing a stack, that distinction is often the difference between a benchmark win and a reliable deployment.
FAQ
Which has a larger context window, Mistral Large 2 (2407) or Nemotron 3 Ultra?
Mistral Large 2 (2407) supports 128k tokens, while Nemotron 3 Ultra supports 128k tokens. That gap matters most for long documents, large codebases, retrieval-heavy agents, and conversations where earlier context must remain visible.
Is Mistral Large 2 (2407) or Nemotron 3 Ultra open source?
Mistral Large 2 (2407) is listed under Apache 2.0. Nemotron 3 Ultra is listed under Proprietary. License labels affect whether you can self-host, redistribute weights, or rely only on hosted APIs, so confirm the upstream license before deployment.
Which is better for vision, Mistral Large 2 (2407) or Nemotron 3 Ultra?
Mistral Large 2 (2407) has the clearer documented vision signal in this comparison. If vision is mission-critical, validate it against the provider endpoint because model-level support and API-level exposure can differ.
Which is better for structured outputs, Mistral Large 2 (2407) or Nemotron 3 Ultra?
Mistral Large 2 (2407) has the clearer documented structured outputs signal in this comparison. If structured outputs is mission-critical, validate it against the provider endpoint because model-level support and API-level exposure can differ.
Where can I run Mistral Large 2 (2407) and Nemotron 3 Ultra?
Mistral Large 2 (2407) is available on Microsoft Foundry, Chutes AI, and SiliconFlow. Nemotron 3 Ultra is available on the tracked providers still being sourced. Provider coverage can affect latency, region availability, compliance posture, and fallback options.
When should I pick Mistral Large 2 (2407) over Nemotron 3 Ultra?
Nemotron 3 Ultra is safer overall; choose Mistral Large 2 (2407) when vision-heavy evaluation matters. If your workload also depends on vision-heavy evaluation, start with Mistral Large 2 (2407); if it depends on provider fit, run the same evaluation with Nemotron 3 Ultra.
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Last reviewed: 2026-05-22. Data sourced from public model cards and provider documentation.