Head-to-head · Mistral
Mistral Small 3 24B vs Devstral 2 123B
Mistral Small 3 24B needs ~16.3 GB at Q4_K_M; Devstral 2 123B needs ~73.3 GB. That ~57 GB gap decides which hardware runs each; they differ on 2 of the 11 devices below.
Which devices run each
A representative spread across the memory range. Tap a verdict for the full breakdown.
Size at each quantization
* derived from bits-per-weight; unstarred sizes are measured GGUF files.
Bottom line
The larger Devstral 2 123B needs ~73.3 GB; Mistral Small 3 24B runs on lighter hardware at ~16.3 GB with more headroom and faster responses. Check each against your exact device: what runs Mistral Small 3 24B · what runs Devstral 2 123B.
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FAQ
What is the difference in memory between Mistral Small 3 24B and Devstral 2 123B?
At Q4_K_M, Mistral Small 3 24B needs about 16.3 GB and Devstral 2 123B needs about 73.3 GB, a difference of ~57 GB.
Should I run Mistral Small 3 24B or Devstral 2 123B?
Run Devstral 2 123B if your hardware has the ~73.3 GB it needs and you want maximum quality; run Mistral Small 3 24B (~16.3 GB) for lighter hardware, faster responses, and more memory headroom.
Full breakdowns: Mistral Small 3 24B · Devstral 2 123B · all models × devices.
Sources
Memory figures are estimates at Q4_K_M, validated 2026-09-07. See methodology.