Nova Lite 1.0 vs Granite 4.2 8B
Nova Lite 1.0 is cheaper on output tokens, while Nova Lite 1.0 offers a larger context window. Choose Nova Lite 1.0 or Granite 4.2 8B based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Nova Lite 1.0 | Granite 4.2 8B |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Amazon | IBM |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.06 | $0.06 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.24 | $0.25 |
| Context window | 300K | 131K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | — | — |
| Released | — | — |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1228 | 1320 |
| LMArena Vision Elo score | 990 | — |
FAQ
Is Nova Lite 1.0 or Granite 4.2 8B cheaper?
Nova Lite 1.0 is cheaper on output tokens ($0.24 vs $0.25 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Nova Lite 1.0 or Granite 4.2 8B?
Nova Lite 1.0 has the larger context window (300K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.