Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Nemotron Cascade 2 30B A3B | GPT-5.5 (high) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0 | $5 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $0 | $30 |
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 $11.25/M for GPT-5.5 (high).
GPT-5.5 (high) 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-5.5 (high) generates tokens faster at 62 tok/s vs 0 tok/s. Nemotron Cascade 2 30B A3B also has lower time-to-first-token (0.00s vs 22.30s).
Choose based on your priorities: Nemotron Cascade 2 30B A3B for lower cost, GPT-5.5 (high) for stronger benchmark performance, and GPT-5.5 (high) for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.