Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Nova 2.0 Lite (high) | Grok 4.3 (low) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.3 | $1.25 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $2.5 | $2.5 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Nova 2.0 Lite (high) is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.85/M tokens vs $1.56/M for Grok 4.3 (low).
Grok 4.3 (low) wins 6 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 5 for Nova 2.0 Lite (high). See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Nova 2.0 Lite (high) generates tokens faster at 157 tok/s vs 99 tok/s. However, Grok 4.3 (low) has lower time-to-first-token (7.92s vs 19.76s).
Choose based on your priorities: Nova 2.0 Lite (high) for lower cost, Grok 4.3 (low) for stronger benchmark performance, and Nova 2.0 Lite (high) for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.