Grok 4.3 (Non-reasoning) vs Nova Micro

Grok 4.3 (Non-reasoning) vs Nova Micro. A reliable intelligence-versus-cost verdict requires both models' intelligence scores and benchmark-run costs. Missing data is not a performance verdict.

SpaceXAIGrok 4.3 (Non-reasoning)Off the frontier
Intelligence
14.50
Total cost
$203
AmazonNova MicroNot ranked · benchmark data missing
Intelligence
5.90
Total cost
-
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 4.3 (Non-reasoning)Nova MicroDifference
Intelligence (higher is better)14.55.9−59.3% Nova Micro is 59.3% less intelligent
Total AA cost (lower is better)$203.06Not reported— not comparable
End-to-end time (lower is better)4.49s2.59s−42.3% Nova Micro is 42.3% faster
Price per 1M tokens (in / out)$1.25 / $2.50$0.04 / $0.14
Input modalitiesNot reportedNot reported
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