GPT-4 Turbo vs Amazon Nova Micro
Performance benchmarks + pricing comparison — updated April 2026
GPT-4 Turbo
OpenAIPrevious generation high-performance model. Good for complex reasoning tasks.
| Input | $10.00/M |
| Output | $30.00/M |
| Context | 128K tokens |
| Best For | Complex reasoning, data extraction, analysis |
| Benchmark | 70/100 |
Amazon Nova Micro
AmazonAmazon's most cost-effective model. Optimized for speed and low-cost text generation tasks.
| Input | $0.035/M |
| Output | $0.140/M |
| Context | 128K tokens |
| Best For | High-volume text processing, summarization |
Cost Comparison by Scenario
Estimated cost per project with 30% cache hit rate. Actual costs may vary based on usage patterns.
| Scenario | GPT-4 Turbo | Amazon Nova Micro | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Script (1K lines) | $1.25 | <$0.01 | Amazon Nova Micro saves $1.24 (100%) |
| Medium Feature (10K lines) | $9.50 | $0.04 | Amazon Nova Micro saves $9.46 (100%) |
| Large Project (50K lines) | $47.50 | $0.20 | Amazon Nova Micro saves $47.30 (100%) |
| Code Review (5K lines) | $2.50 | <$0.01 | Amazon Nova Micro saves $2.49 (100%) |
Verdict
Amazon Nova Micro wins on both price and performance — $0.035/M input with a benchmark score of N/A/100.
For most developers, this is the clear choice between these two models.
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