Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Sarvam 30B (high) | Nova Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.026 | $0.035 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $0.11 | $0.14 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Sarvam 30B (high) is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.05/M tokens vs $0.06/M for Nova Micro.
Nova Micro wins 6 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 5 for Sarvam 30B (high). See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Nova Micro generates tokens faster at 341 tok/s vs 232 tok/s. However, Nova Micro has lower time-to-first-token (0.64s vs 1.16s).
Choose based on your priorities: Sarvam 30B (high) for lower cost, Nova Micro for stronger benchmark performance, and Nova Micro for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.