Magistral Small 1.2
Analysis Summary
Magistral Small 1.2 stands out for strong mathematical reasoning performance relative to other small models, though its general intelligence, coding, and agentic scores remain modest.
This profile suits tasks involving structured problem-solving or quantitative analysis, but it is less reliable for open-ended business writing or complex coding assignments.
A reasonable niche choice for math-heavy workflows where budget is a concern, though not a general-purpose recommendation.
Assessed July 29, 2026
Editorial notes
Magistral Small 1.2 from Mistral shows strong math reasoning for its size but weaker general intelligence and coding scores.
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DFO Verdict
Magistral Small 1.2 from Mistral shows strong math reasoning for its size but weaker general intelligence and coding scores.
Benchmark scores
Magenta = intelligence · Ink = technical/agentic · Cyan = content & long-context · Grey = community benchmarks. Data: Artificial Analysis, Hugging Face.
11.3 Intelligence Index·14.7 Coding Index·1.4 Agentic Index·80.3 Math Index
How Magistral Small 1.2 compares
Magistral Small 1.2 ranks #226 of 401 AI models we track for overall intelligence, #134 of 176 for coding, #142 of 157 for agentic tasks. At $0.50 per million input tokens it is cheaper than 40% of comparable models.
Dark bar = input · light bar = output, scaled to the priciest peer.
1M tokens ≈ 8 full-length novels or ~2,500 pages of business documents in a single request.
Strongest on value. The pulled-in technical corner is the trade-off, and if the shape matters more than the price, this is your model.
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| Token Type | Cost per 1M tokens | Cost per 1K tokens |
|---|---|---|
| Input | $0.50 | $0.000500 |
| Output | $1.50 | $0.001500 |
What would Magistral Small 1.2 cost your business?
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A website chatbot handling around 100 customer conversations a day, a few short messages each.
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These numbers get smaller with the right architecture.
We route routine calls to cheap models and save Magistral Small 1.2 for the hard ones. Most clients cut their estimate by 60-80%.
Talk to our teamFrequently asked questions about Magistral Small 1.2
How much does Magistral Small 1.2 cost?
Magistral Small 1.2 costs $0.50 per million input tokens and $1.50 per million output tokens.
Is Magistral Small 1.2 good for coding?
On our coding benchmark index, Magistral Small 1.2 ranks #134 of 176 models, placing it in the broader range of the field for code generation and debugging.
Who created Magistral Small 1.2?
Magistral Small 1.2 is developed by Mistral and was released on September 17, 2025.
