Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Llama 3.2 Instruct 11B (Vision) | Nova Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.245 | $0.06 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $0.245 | $0.24 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Nova Lite is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.10/M tokens vs $0.24/M for Llama 3.2 Instruct 11B (Vision).
Nova Lite wins 10 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 1 for Llama 3.2 Instruct 11B (Vision). See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Nova Lite generates tokens faster at 211 tok/s vs 85 tok/s. Llama 3.2 Instruct 11B (Vision) also has lower time-to-first-token (0.46s vs 0.70s).
Choose based on your priorities: Nova Lite for lower cost, Nova Lite for stronger benchmark performance, and Nova Lite for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.