Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
Phi 4 Reasoning leads with 23.3% higher average benchmark score. Mistral Small 3.1 24B Base supports multimodal inputs. Overall, Phi 4 Reasoning is the stronger choice for coding tasks.
Mistral AI
Mistral Small 3.1 24B Base represents an updated iteration of the 24B foundation model, developed with architectural refinements and improved training. Built to provide enhanced base capabilities for fine-tuning, it incorporates learnings from previous versions for better downstream performance.
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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Mistral Small 3.1 24B Base
Mistral AI
2025-03-17

Phi 4 Reasoning
Microsoft
2025-04-30
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 2 common benchmarks

Mistral Small 3.1 24B Base

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

Mistral Small 3.1 24B Base
Mistral AI

Phi 4 Reasoning

Mistral Small 3.1 24B Base

Phi 4 Reasoning

Mistral Small 3.1 24B Base

Phi 4 Reasoning