Claude Sonnet 4.6 (Non-reasoning, Low) vs Nova Micro
Claude Sonnet 4.6 (Non-reasoning, Low) 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 Sonnet 4.6 (Non-reasoning, Low) | Nova Micro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 23.3 | 5.9 | −74.7% Nova Micro is 74.7% less intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | Not reported | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 12.47s | 2.67s | −78.6% Nova Micro is 78.6% faster |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $3.00 / $15.0 | $0.04 / $0.14 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text |
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