Key Takeaways
Nemotron Nano 9B V2 wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
- Better at math
Grok Code Fast 1 wins:
- Larger context window
- Faster response time
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
Price Advantage
Nemotron Nano 9B V2
Benchmark Advantage
Grok Code Fast 1
Context Window
Grok Code Fast 1
Speed
Grok Code Fast 1
Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 | Grok Code Fast 1 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.04 | $0.20 | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $0.16 | $1.50 | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 |
| Cache Read (per 1M) | $0.10 | $0.02 | Grok Code Fast 1 |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, Nemotron Nano 9B V2 is 87% cheaper overall.
Nemotron Nano 9B V2 Providers
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Grok Code Fast 1 Providers
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Benchmark Comparison
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Nemotron Nano 9B V2 Wins
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Grok Code Fast 1 Wins
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 | Grok Code Fast 1 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Intelligence Index Overall intelligence score | 13.2 | 28.7 | |
Coding Index Code generation & understanding | 7.5 | 23.7 | |
Math Index Mathematical reasoning | 62.3 | 43.3 | |
MMLU Pro Academic knowledge | 73.9 | 79.3 | |
GPQA Graduate-level science | 55.7 | 72.7 | |
LiveCodeBench Competitive programming | 70.1 | 65.7 |
Grok Code Fast 1 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 Code Fast 1
256,000
tokens
Grok Code Fast 1 has a 49% larger context window.
Speed Performance
| Metric | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 | Grok Code Fast 1 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | 137.2 tok/s | 171.7 tok/s | |
| Time to First Token | 0.53s | 3.27s |
Grok Code Fast 1 responds 25% faster on average.
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 | Grok Code Fast 1 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Code Fast 1 |
|---|---|---|
| License | Open Source | Proprietary |
| Author | Nvidia | Xai |
| Released | Sep 2025 | Aug 2025 |
Nemotron Nano 9B V2 Modalities
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Grok Code Fast 1 Modalities
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