Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Nemotron 3 Nano Omni 30B A3B Reasoning | Step 3.5 Flash 2603 |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.075 | $0.1 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $0.3 | $0.3 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Nemotron 3 Nano Omni 30B A3B Reasoning is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.13/M tokens vs $0.15/M for Step 3.5 Flash 2603.
Step 3.5 Flash 2603 wins 6 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 0 for Nemotron 3 Nano Omni 30B A3B Reasoning. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Nemotron 3 Nano Omni 30B A3B Reasoning generates tokens faster at 294 tok/s vs 209 tok/s. Nemotron 3 Nano Omni 30B A3B Reasoning also has lower time-to-first-token (0.58s vs 0.87s).
Choose based on your priorities: Nemotron 3 Nano Omni 30B A3B Reasoning for lower cost, Step 3.5 Flash 2603 for stronger benchmark performance, and Nemotron 3 Nano Omni 30B A3B Reasoning for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.