Head-to-head · Mistral
Magistral Small vs Mistral Small 3 24B
Magistral Small needs ~16 GB at Q4_K_M; Mistral Small 3 24B needs ~16.3 GB. That ~0.3 GB gap decides which hardware runs each; they differ on 0 of the 14 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 Mistral Small 3 24B needs ~16.3 GB; Magistral Small runs on lighter hardware at ~16 GB with more headroom and faster responses. Check each against your exact device: what runs Magistral Small · what runs Mistral Small 3 24B.
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FAQ
What is the difference in memory between Magistral Small and Mistral Small 3 24B?
At Q4_K_M, Magistral Small needs about 16 GB and Mistral Small 3 24B needs about 16.3 GB, a difference of ~0.3 GB.
Should I run Magistral Small or Mistral Small 3 24B?
Run Mistral Small 3 24B if your hardware has the ~16.3 GB it needs and you want maximum quality; run Magistral Small (~16 GB) for lighter hardware, faster responses, and more memory headroom.
Full breakdowns: Magistral Small · Mistral Small 3 24B · all models × devices.
Sources
Memory figures are estimates at Q4_K_M, validated 2026-08-03. See methodology.