Amazon Nova Lite
Amazon · dense · 12B parameters · 300,000 context
Parameters
12B
Context Window
293K tokens
Architecture
Dense
Best GPU
A100 40GB SXM
Cheapest API
$0.24/M
Intelligence Brief
Amazon Nova Lite is a 12B parameter DENSE model from Amazon, featuring Grouped Query Attention (GQA) with 40 layers and 5,120 hidden dimensions. With a 300,000 token context window, it supports tools, vision, structured output, code, math, multilingual. The most cost-effective API deployment is via amazon at $0.24/M output tokens. For self-hosted inference, A100 40GB SXM delivers optimal throughput at $807/month.
Architecture Details
Memory Requirements
BF16 Weights
24.0 GB
FP8 Weights
12.0 GB
INT4 Weights
6.0 GB
GPU Compatibility Matrix
Amazon Nova Lite is compatible with 82% of GPU configurations across 41 GPUs at 3 precision levels.
GPU Recommendations
BF16 · 1 GPU · vllm
95/100
score
Throughput
349.9 tok/s
Latency (ITL)
2.9ms
Est. TTFT
0ms
Cost/Month
$807
Cost/M Tokens
$0.88
BF16 · 1 GPU · vllm
95/100
score
Throughput
172.8 tok/s
Latency (ITL)
5.8ms
Est. TTFT
1ms
Cost/Month
$465
Cost/M Tokens
$1.02
BF16 · 1 GPU · vllm
95/100
score
Throughput
156.6 tok/s
Latency (ITL)
6.4ms
Est. TTFT
1ms
Cost/Month
$399
Cost/M Tokens
$0.97
Deployment Options
API Deployment
amazon
$0.24/M
output tokens
Single GPU
A100 40GB SXM
$807/mo
Min VRAM: 12 GB
Multi-GPU
RTX 3090 x2
343.7 tok/s
TP· $361/mo
API Pricing Comparison
| Provider | Input $/M | Output $/M | Badges |
|---|---|---|---|
| amazon | $0.06 | $0.24 | Cheapest |
Cost Analysis
| Provider | Input $/M | Output $/M | ~Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| amazonBest Value | $0.06 | $0.24 | $2 |
Cost per 1,000 Requests
Short (500 tok)
$0.08
via amazon
Medium (2K tok)
$0.31
via amazon
Long (8K tok)
$0.96
via amazon
Performance Estimates
Throughput by GPU
VRAM Breakdown (A100 40GB SXM, BF16)
Precision Impact
bf16
24.0 GB
weights/GPU
~349.9 tok/s
fp8
12.0 GB
weights/GPU
Capabilities
Features
Supported Frameworks
Supported Precisions
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much VRAM does Amazon Nova Lite need for inference?
Amazon Nova Lite requires approximately 24.0 GB of VRAM at BF16 precision, 12.0 GB at FP8, or 6.0 GB at INT4 quantization. Additional VRAM is needed for KV-cache (163840 bytes per token) and activations (~1.00 GB).
What is the best GPU for Amazon Nova Lite?
The top recommended GPU for Amazon Nova Lite is the A100 40GB SXM using BF16 precision. It achieves approximately 349.9 tokens/sec at an estimated cost of $807/month ($0.88/M tokens). Score: 95/100.
How much does Amazon Nova Lite inference cost?
Amazon Nova Lite API inference starts from $0.06/M input tokens and $0.24/M output tokens. Self-hosted inference costs depend on your GPU configuration — use our ROI calculator for a detailed breakdown.