Mercury 2.5 vs Nova 2.0 Lite (High)
Mercury 2.5 vs Nova 2.0 Lite (High). 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 | Mercury 2.5 | Nova 2.0 Lite (High) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 12.3 | 13.4 | +8.9% Nova 2.0 Lite (High) is 8.9% more intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | $218.11 | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 4.33s | 30.33s | +600.5% Nova 2.0 Lite (High) is 600.5% slower |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $0.25 / $0.75 | $0.30 / $2.50 | |
| Input modalities | Text | Text, Image |
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