GPT-5.5 Instant (May 2026) vs Nova Lite
GPT-5.5 Instant (May 2026) vs Nova Lite. A reliable intelligence-versus-cost verdict requires both models' intelligence scores and benchmark-run costs. Missing data is not a performance verdict.
Verdict
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A reliable intelligence-versus-cost verdict requires both models' intelligence scores and benchmark-run costs. Missing data is not a performance verdict.
| Metric | GPT-5.5 Instant (May 2026) | Nova Lite | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 22.7 | 6.7 | −70.5% Nova Lite is 70.5% less intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | Not reported | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | Not reported | 3.75s | — not comparable |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $5.00 / $30.0 | $0.06 / $0.24 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text, Image, Video |
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