Model Comparison

Grok Code Fast 1 vs Nova Micro

Comparing Grok Code Fast 1 and Nova Micro across benchmarks, pricing, and capabilities.

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Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

No common benchmarks found

Grok Code Fast 1 and Nova Micro don't have any common benchmark datasets to compare. They may have been evaluated on different testing suites.

Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Pricing Analysis

Price comparison per million tokens

Nova Micro costs less

For input processing, Grok Code Fast 1 ($0.20/1M tokens) is 6.7x more expensive than Nova Micro ($0.03/1M tokens).

For output processing, Grok Code Fast 1 ($1.50/1M tokens) is 10.7x more expensive than Nova Micro ($0.14/1M tokens).

In conclusion, Grok Code Fast 1 is more expensive than Nova Micro.*

* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens

Lowest available price from all providers
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xAI
Grok Code Fast 1
Input tokens$0.20
Output tokens$1.50
Best providerxAI
Amazon
Nova Micro
Input tokens$0.03
Output tokens$0.14
Best providerAWS Bedrock
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Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

Grok Code Fast 1 accepts 256,000 input tokens compared to Nova Micro's 128,000 tokens. Nova Micro can generate longer responses up to 128,000 tokens, while Grok Code Fast 1 is limited to 10,000 tokens.

xAI
Grok Code Fast 1
Input256,000 tokens
Output10,000 tokens
Amazon
Nova Micro
Input128,000 tokens
Output128,000 tokens
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License

Usage and distribution terms

Both models are licensed under proprietary licenses.

Both models have usage restrictions defined by their respective organizations.

Grok Code Fast 1

Proprietary

Closed source

Nova Micro

Proprietary

Closed source

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

Grok Code Fast 1 was released on 2025-08-28, while Nova Micro was released on 2024-11-20.

Grok Code Fast 1 is 9 months newer than Nova Micro.

Grok Code Fast 1

Aug 28, 2025

8 months ago

9mo newer
Nova Micro

Nov 20, 2024

1.4 years ago

Knowledge Cutoff

When training data ends

Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.

Unable to compare the recency of their training data.

No cutoff dates available

Provider Availability

Grok Code Fast 1 is available from xAI. Nova Micro is available from Bedrock.

Grok Code Fast 1

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xAI
Input Price:Input: $0.20/1MOutput Price:Output: $1.50/1M

Nova Micro

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AWS Bedrock
Input Price:Input: $0.03/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.14/1M
* Prices shown are per million tokens

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

xAI
Larger context window (256,000 tokens)
Amazon
Less expensive input tokens
Less expensive output tokens

Detailed Comparison

AI Model Comparison Table
Feature
xAI
Grok Code Fast 1
Amazon
Nova Micro

FAQ

Common questions about Grok Code Fast 1 vs Nova Micro.

Which is better, Grok Code Fast 1 or Nova Micro?

Grok Code Fast 1 (xAI) and Nova Micro (Amazon) each have strengths in different areas. Compare their benchmark scores, pricing, context windows, and capabilities above to determine which fits your needs.

How does Grok Code Fast 1 compare to Nova Micro in benchmarks?

Grok Code Fast 1 scores SWE-Bench Verified: 70.8%. Nova Micro scores GSM8k: 92.3%, ARC-C: 90.2%, Translation Set1→en COMET22: 88.7%, Translation en→Set1 COMET22: 88.5%, IFEval: 87.2%.

Is Grok Code Fast 1 cheaper than Nova Micro?

Nova Micro is 6.7x cheaper for input tokens. Grok Code Fast 1 costs $0.20/M input and $1.50/M output via xai. Nova Micro costs $0.03/M input and $0.14/M output via bedrock.

What are the context window sizes for Grok Code Fast 1 and Nova Micro?

Grok Code Fast 1 supports 256K tokens and Nova Micro supports 128K tokens. A larger context window lets you process longer documents, conversations, or codebases in a single request.

What are the main differences between Grok Code Fast 1 and Nova Micro?

Key differences include context window (256K vs 128K), input pricing ($0.20 vs $0.03/M). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes Grok Code Fast 1 and Nova Micro?

Grok Code Fast 1 is developed by xAI and Nova Micro is developed by Amazon.