Key Takeaways
Nemotron Nano 9B V2 wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
- Faster response time
Grok 4 wins:
- Larger context window
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
- Better at math
- Supports vision
Price Advantage
Nemotron Nano 9B V2
Benchmark Advantage
Grok 4
Context Window
Grok 4
Speed
Nemotron Nano 9B V2
Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 | Grok 4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.04 | $3.00 | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $0.16 | $15.00 | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 |
| Cache Read (per 1M) | $0.10 | $0.75 | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, Nemotron Nano 9B V2 is 99% cheaper overall.
Nemotron Nano 9B V2 Providers
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Grok 4 Providers
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Benchmark Comparison
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Nemotron Nano 9B V2 Wins
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Grok 4 Wins
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 | Grok 4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Intelligence Index Overall intelligence score | 13.2 | 41.5 | |
Coding Index Code generation & understanding | 7.5 | 40.5 | |
Math Index Mathematical reasoning | 62.3 | 92.7 | |
MMLU Pro Academic knowledge | 73.9 | 86.6 | |
GPQA Graduate-level science | 55.7 | 87.7 | |
LiveCodeBench Competitive programming | 70.1 | 81.9 | |
Aider Real-world code editing | - | 79.6 | - |
AIME Competition math | - | 94.3 | - |
Grok 4 significantly outperforms in coding benchmarks.
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Nemotron Nano 9B V2
Other models
Context & Performance
Context Window
Nemotron Nano 9B V2
131,072
tokens
Grok 4
256,000
tokens
Grok 4 has a 49% larger context window.
Speed Performance
| Metric | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 | Grok 4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | 137.2 tok/s | 48.1 tok/s | |
| Time to First Token | 0.53s | 10.29s |
Nemotron Nano 9B V2 responds 185% faster on average.
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 | Grok 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Tool/Function Calls | ||
| Reasoning Mode | ||
| Audio Input | ||
| Audio Output | ||
| PDF Input | ||
| Prompt Caching | ||
| Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 | Grok 4 |
|---|---|---|
| License | Open Source | Proprietary |
| Author | Nvidia | Xai |
| Released | Sep 2025 | Jul 2025 |
Nemotron Nano 9B V2 Modalities
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Grok 4 Modalities
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