Guides
Mistral Large 4 specifications & source differences
Architecture numbers stay tied to the document that published them.
Architecture and limits
| Field | Documentation snapshot | Evidence / qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Mixture of experts | Mistral Large 4 model documentation |
| Total parameters | 1.05 trillion | Mistral Large 4 model documentation |
| Active parameters | 52 billion | Mistral Large 4 model documentation |
| Vision encoder | 1.6 billion | Mistral Large 4 model documentation |
| Context | 1 million tokens | Mistral Large 4 model documentation; account limits may differ. |
| Input / output | Text + images / Text | Mistral Large 4 model documentation |
| Model ID | mistral-large-4 | Mistral Large 4 model documentation |
| Max generated tokens | Not independently verified | Context length is not maximum response length. |
| Languages | Multilingual | No exhaustive list or per-language accuracy verified. |
Audio/video capabilities are not established here. Image understanding is distinct from image generation.
Why the numbers differ
| Source | Total / active | Context |
|---|---|---|
| October 6 announcement | 1 trillion / 49 billion | Not normalized here |
| Model documentation | 1.05 trillion / 52 billion | 1 million tokens |
| Artificial Analysis test | Not an architecture source | 512k tokens |
What MoE means
A router selects experts per token instead of running every expert. Active parameters describe a compute slice; total parameters matter for storing and distributing weights. Runtime also needs cache and buffers. Neither number alone is a hardware requirement. Read the deployment preparation guide.
Features and verification
| Feature | Documented protocol | Our check |
|---|---|---|
| Text | Chat Completion API | Local request test; live inference not run. |
| Images | Vision content parts | Template only. |
| Streaming | SSE / stream: true | Local SSE-envelope check. |
| JSON | Response format options | Live Large 4 behavior untested. |
| Tools | Functions and tool messages | Live tool behavior untested. |
| Download | Weights planned | No checkpoint/checksum verified. |
Mistral Chat Completion API defines the request format. Protocol support is not task accuracy.
Version record
- October 6: announcement and API public-preview launch.
- October 7: documentation/announcement differences and evaluation context recorded.
- Further verified changes will appear in Updates.
Sources & verification
Research snapshot: . Source statements are dated; API access and prices can change.
- Mistral Large 4 model documentation
- Mistral release announcement
- Artificial Analysis launch evaluation
- Mistral Chat Completion API
Original model runs are marked “not run” unless a trace is provided. Read our editorial method.