Claude Opus 4.5 (Reasoning) vs Nova 2.0 Lite (Non-reasoning)
Claude Opus 4.5 (Reasoning) vs Nova 2.0 Lite (Non-reasoning). A reliable intelligence-versus-cost verdict requires both models' intelligence scores and benchmark-run costs. Missing data is not a performance verdict.
Verdict
Comparison incomplete
A reliable intelligence-versus-cost verdict requires both models' intelligence scores and benchmark-run costs. Missing data is not a performance verdict.
| Metric | Claude Opus 4.5 (Reasoning) | Nova 2.0 Lite (Non-reasoning) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 29.1 | 8.7 | −70.1% Nova 2.0 Lite (Non-re… is 70.1% less intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | Not reported | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 26.25s | 3.78s | −85.6% Nova 2.0 Lite (Non-re… is 85.6% faster |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $5.00 / $25.0 | $0.30 / $2.50 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text, Image |
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