Grok 4.20 0309 (Non-reasoning) vs Nova Lite

Grok 4.20 0309 (Non-reasoning) 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

Comparison incomplete

A reliable intelligence-versus-cost verdict requires both models' intelligence scores and benchmark-run costs. Missing data is not a performance verdict.

MetricGrok 4.20 0309 (Non-reasoning)Nova LiteDifference
Intelligence (higher is better)14.66.7−54.1% Nova Lite is 54.1% less intelligent
Total AA cost (lower is better)Not reportedNot reported— not comparable
End-to-end time (lower is better)Not reported3.80s— not comparable
Price per 1M tokens (in / out)$2.00 / $6.00$0.06 / $0.24
Input modalitiesText, ImageText, Image, Video
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