Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
Nova Lite leads with 25.1% higher average benchmark score. Overall, Nova Lite is the stronger choice for coding tasks.
Gemma 3N E4B was developed as a slightly larger edge-optimized variant, designed to provide enhanced capabilities while still fitting within edge computing constraints. Built to serve applications that can accommodate more parameters for improved quality, it expands the range of edge deployment options.
Amazon
Amazon Nova Lite was developed as a lightweight multimodal model, designed to provide efficient AI capabilities for text and image understanding. Built to serve cost-sensitive applications with quick response times, it represents Amazon's entry-level offering in the Nova family.
7 months newer

Nova Lite
Amazon
2024-11-20

Gemma 3n E4B
2025-06-26
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 2 common benchmarks

Gemma 3n E4B

Nova Lite
Gemma 3n E4B
2024-06-01
Available providers and their performance metrics

Gemma 3n E4B

Nova Lite
Bedrock

Gemma 3n E4B

Nova Lite

Gemma 3n E4B

Nova Lite