Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Llama 3 Instruct 8B | Nova Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.045 | $0.035 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $0.145 | $0.14 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Nova Micro is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.06/M tokens vs $0.07/M for Llama 3 Instruct 8B.
Nova Micro wins 10 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 2 for Llama 3 Instruct 8B. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Nova Micro generates tokens faster at 303 tok/s vs 84 tok/s. However, Nova Micro has lower time-to-first-token (0.35s vs 0.39s).
Choose based on your priorities: Nova Micro for lower cost, Nova Micro for stronger benchmark performance, and Nova Micro for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.