Granite 4.1 8B vs Nova Lite
For product management work, compared on the PM Index.
- Granite 4.1 8B leads on the PM Index (7.1 vs 6.9).
- Granite 4.1 8B is cheaper ($0.06 vs $0.10 per 1M tokens).
- Nova Lite is faster (166 vs 111 tok/s).
| Metric | Granite 4.1 8B | Nova Lite |
|---|---|---|
| PM Index | 7.1 | 6.9 |
| AA Intelligence | 6.7 | 6.9 |
| AA Coding | 9.5 | — |
| AA Agentic | — | — |
| Blended $/1M | $0.06 | $0.10 |
| Output tok/s | 111 | 166 |