Granite 4.2 3B vs Nova 2.0 Lite (Non-reasoning)
Granite 4.2 3B 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 | Granite 4.2 3B | Nova 2.0 Lite (Non-reasoning) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 9.1 | 8.7 | −4.4% Nova 2.0 Lite (Non-re… is 4.4% less intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | $14.91 | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 46.62s | 3.78s | −91.9% Nova 2.0 Lite (Non-re… is 91.9% faster |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $0.03 / $0.12 | $0.30 / $2.50 | |
| Input modalities | Text | Text, Image |
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