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Mistral Large 4.0.8 vs Qwen3.8 Max
Mistral Large 4.0.8 vs Qwen3.8 Max: Capability, Speed & Real Cost Comparison (2026)
Global Multilingual Flagship Clash: Mistral Large 4 vs Qwen3.8 Max
Bottom Line: Pick Qwen3.8 Max for maximum capability (93 vs 75); pick Mistral Large 4.0.8 for lower token spend ($0.7 in / $2.1 out per 1M); Mistral Large 4.0.8 leads in generation speed (~113 TPS).
| Dimension | Mistral Large 4.0.8 | Qwen3.8 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | 2026-10-06 | 2026-08-03 |
| A · Overall Capability | 75/100 | 93/100 |
| 💻 Coding & Agents | 76/100 | 93/100 |
| ✍️ Writing & Copywriting | 67/100 | 90/100 |
| 📚 Long-Doc & Knowledge Base | 79/100 | 95/100 |
| 👁️ Vision & Multimodal | 74/100 | 93/100 |
| F · Generation Speed | 113 Token/s (87/100) | 41 Token/s (77/100) |
| R · Access & CN Grade | A | A |
| Input / Output ($/1M) | $0.7 / $2.1 | $1.77744 / $5.33231 |
| Cache Read Price ($/1M) | $0.07 | $0.22218 |
| Context Window | 1M | 1M |
OVERLAID F.A.R.E. RADAR CHART
■ Mistral Large 4.0.8
■ Qwen3.8 Max
Ideal Use Cases for Mistral Large 4.0.8
Choose Mistral Large 4.0.8 when: Supports 1M context window and prompt caching ($0.07/M read) and its channel pricing ($0.7/M input) fits your budget.
Ideal Use Cases for Qwen3.8 Max
Choose Qwen3.8 Max when: Top-tier empirical capability score (93 index) or better cost efficiency for your workload.