Magistral Small 1.2 vs Nova 2.0 Lite (Non-reasoning)

Magistral Small 1.2 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.

MetricMagistral Small 1.2Nova 2.0 Lite (Non-reasoning)Difference
Intelligence (higher is better)8.68.7+1.2% Nova 2.0 Lite (Non-re… is 1.2% more intelligent
Total AA cost (lower is better)Not reportedNot reported— not comparable
End-to-end time (lower is better)33.98s3.90s−88.5% Nova 2.0 Lite (Non-re… is 88.5% faster
Price per 1M tokens (in / out)$0.50 / $1.50$0.30 / $2.50
Input modalitiesText, ImageText, Image
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