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What Are the Key Trade-offs Between Small and Large AI Models

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Mirko Peters - M365 Specialist
Jun 22, 2025
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When you compare small and large AI models, you find key differences in speed, accuracy, and resource needs. Small models like Mistral 7B run up to 4.5 times faster and cost much less per request, while large models such as GPT-4 use more power and require more hardware. These trade-offs affect how you choose the right model for your task. The number of…

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