Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Nemotron Cascade 2 30B A3B | GPT-5.4 mini (xhigh) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0 | $0.75 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $0 | $4.5 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Nemotron Cascade 2 30B A3B is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.00/M tokens vs $1.69/M for GPT-5.4 mini (xhigh).
GPT-5.4 mini (xhigh) wins 6 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 1 for Nemotron Cascade 2 30B A3B. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
GPT-5.4 mini (xhigh) generates tokens faster at 220 tok/s vs 0 tok/s. Nemotron Cascade 2 30B A3B also has lower time-to-first-token (0.00s vs 6.18s).
Choose based on your priorities: Nemotron Cascade 2 30B A3B for lower cost, GPT-5.4 mini (xhigh) for stronger benchmark performance, and GPT-5.4 mini (xhigh) for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.