Gemma 4 12B (Non-reasoning) vs Nova 2.0 Lite (Medium)
Gemma 4 12B (Non-reasoning) vs Nova 2.0 Lite (Medium). 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 | Gemma 4 12B (Non-reasoning) | Nova 2.0 Lite (Medium) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 9.4 | 12.5 | +33.0% Nova 2.0 Lite (Medium) is 33.0% more intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | Not reported | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 6.39s | 28.80s | +350.7% Nova 2.0 Lite (Medium) is 350.7% slower |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $0.10 / $0.30 | $0.30 / $2.50 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image, Speech, Video | Text, Image |
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