Key Takeaways
Nova 2 Lite wins:
- Larger context window
- Faster response time
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
- Better at math
- Supports vision
Llama 3.3 Nemotron Super 49B V1.5 wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
Price Advantage
Llama 3.3 Nemotron Super 49B V1.5
Benchmark Advantage
Nova 2 Lite
Context Window
Nova 2 Lite
Speed
Nova 2 Lite
Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | Nova 2 Lite | Llama 3.3 Nemotron Super 49B V1.5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.30 | $0.10 | Llama 3.3 Nemotron Super 49B V1.5 |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $2.50 | $0.40 | Llama 3.3 Nemotron Super 49B V1.5 |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, Llama 3.3 Nemotron Super 49B V1.5 is 79% cheaper overall.
Nova 2 Lite Providers
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Llama 3.3 Nemotron Super 49B V1.5 Providers
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Benchmark Comparison
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Benchmarks Compared
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Nova 2 Lite Wins
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Llama 3.3 Nemotron Super 49B V1.5 Wins
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | Nova 2 Lite | Llama 3.3 Nemotron Super 49B V1.5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Intelligence Index Overall intelligence score | 18.0 | 14.6 | |
Coding Index Code generation & understanding | 12.5 | 10.5 | |
Math Index Mathematical reasoning | 33.7 | 8.0 | |
MMLU Pro Academic knowledge | 74.3 | 69.2 | |
GPQA Graduate-level science | 60.3 | 48.1 | |
LiveCodeBench Competitive programming | 34.6 | 29.0 | |
AIME Competition math | - | 13.7 | - |
Nova 2 Lite shows stronger mathematical reasoning abilities.
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Nova 2 Lite
Other models
Context & Performance
Context Window
Nova 2 Lite
1,000,000
tokens
Llama 3.3 Nemotron Super 49B V1.5
131,072
tokens
Nova 2 Lite has a 87% larger context window.
Speed Performance
| Metric | Nova 2 Lite | Llama 3.3 Nemotron Super 49B V1.5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | 194.0 tok/s | 82.7 tok/s | |
| Time to First Token | 0.55s | 0.24s |
Nova 2 Lite responds 134% faster on average.
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Nova 2 Lite | Llama 3.3 Nemotron Super 49B V1.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Tool/Function Calls | ||
| Reasoning Mode | ||
| Audio Input | ||
| Audio Output | ||
| PDF Input | ||
| Prompt Caching | ||
| Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | Nova 2 Lite | Llama 3.3 Nemotron Super 49B V1.5 |
|---|---|---|
| License | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Author | Amazon | Nvidia |
| Released | Dec 2025 | Oct 2025 |
Nova 2 Lite Modalities
Input
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Output
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Llama 3.3 Nemotron Super 49B V1.5 Modalities
Input
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Output
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