Claude Opus 5.5 (Medium, Default Fallback) vs Nova 2.0 Lite (Non-reasoning)
Claude Opus 5.5 (Medium, Default Fallback) 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 5.5 (Medium, Default Fallback) | Nova 2.0 Lite (Non-reasoning) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 51.2 | 8.7 | −83.0% Nova 2.0 Lite (Non-re… is 83.0% less intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | $1,626.81 | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 17.57s | 3.78s | −78.5% Nova 2.0 Lite (Non-re… is 78.5% faster |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $4.00 / $20.0 | $0.30 / $2.50 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text, Image |
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