Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | GPT-5 (low) | Nova 2.0 Pro Preview (medium) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $1.25 | $1.25 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $10 | $10 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Both models have similar pricing. Check the detailed breakdown above for input vs output token costs.
GPT-5 (low) wins 8 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 4 for Nova 2.0 Pro Preview (medium). See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Nova 2.0 Pro Preview (medium) generates tokens faster at 144 tok/s vs 66 tok/s. GPT-5 (low) also has lower time-to-first-token (13.15s vs 14.17s).
Choose based on your priorities: both are similarly priced, GPT-5 (low) for stronger benchmark performance, and Nova 2.0 Pro Preview (medium) for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.