Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Grok 4.3 (high) | Nova 2.0 Lite (medium) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $1.25 | $0.3 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $2.5 | $2.5 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Nova 2.0 Lite (medium) is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.85/M tokens vs $1.56/M for Grok 4.3 (high).
Grok 4.3 (high) wins 7 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 4 for Nova 2.0 Lite (medium). See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Nova 2.0 Lite (medium) generates tokens faster at 176 tok/s vs 122 tok/s. However, Nova 2.0 Lite (medium) has lower time-to-first-token (16.91s vs 32.83s).
Choose based on your priorities: Nova 2.0 Lite (medium) for lower cost, Grok 4.3 (high) for stronger benchmark performance, and Nova 2.0 Lite (medium) for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.