Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
Both models show comparable benchmark performance. Magistral Medium supports multimodal inputs. Both models have their strengths depending on your specific coding needs.
Mistral AI
Magistral Medium was introduced as a specialized model for advanced reasoning and analytical tasks, designed to handle complex problem-solving scenarios. Built to serve enterprise and professional applications requiring sophisticated reasoning, it represents Mistral's focus on high-quality analytical capabilities.
Microsoft
Phi-4 Reasoning was developed to incorporate extended analytical thinking into the Phi-4 architecture, designed to spend more time on complex problem-solving. Built to combine compact model efficiency with reasoning depth, it represents Microsoft's exploration of thoughtful small models.
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Phi 4 Reasoning
Microsoft
2025-04-30

Magistral Medium
Mistral AI
2025-06-10
Average performance across 4 common benchmarks

Magistral Medium

Phi 4 Reasoning
Phi 4 Reasoning
2025-03-01
Magistral Medium
2025-06-01
Available providers and their performance metrics

Magistral Medium

Phi 4 Reasoning

Magistral Medium

Phi 4 Reasoning