Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | LFM2 24B A2B | Nova Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.03 | $0.035 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $0.12 | $0.14 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
LFM2 24B A2B is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.05/M tokens vs $0.06/M for Nova Micro.
Nova Micro wins 8 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 4 for LFM2 24B A2B. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Nova Micro generates tokens faster at 303 tok/s vs 211 tok/s. LFM2 24B A2B also has lower time-to-first-token (0.22s vs 0.35s).
Choose based on your priorities: LFM2 24B A2B for lower cost, Nova Micro for stronger benchmark performance, and Nova Micro for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.