Gemma 4 12B (Reasoning) vs Nova 2.0 Lite (Non-reasoning)
Gemma 4 12B (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 | Gemma 4 12B (Reasoning) | Nova 2.0 Lite (Non-reasoning) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 14.2 | 8.7 | −38.7% Nova 2.0 Lite (Non-re… is 38.7% less intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | Not reported | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 24.01s | 3.78s | −84.3% Nova 2.0 Lite (Non-re… is 84.3% faster |
| 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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