Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback) vs Nova Micro
Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback) vs Nova Micro. 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 (Max, Default Fallback) | Nova Micro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 57.6 | 5.9 | −89.8% Nova Micro is 89.8% less intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | $8,708.20 | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 626.13s | 2.58s | −99.6% Nova Micro is 99.6% faster |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $4.00 / $20.0 | $0.04 / $0.14 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text |
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