Model Comparison
GitHub Copilot vs Devin
GitHub Copilot: StandardDevin: Heavy
Side-by-side environmental impact comparison. Devin uses 2.0x more energy per query.
Devin uses 2.0x more energy than GitHub Copilot
3.0 Wh vs 1.5 Wh per query · 1.3 g vs 0.66 g CO₂ · 11 mL vs 5 mL water
GitHub Copilot
GitHub / OpenAI
Energy per query1.5 Wh
CO₂ per query0.66 g
Water per query5 mL
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Devin
Cognition AI
Energy per query3.0 Wh
CO₂ per query1.3 g
Water per query11 mL
GitHub Copilot
ProviderGitHub / OpenAI
CategoryCode Assistant
Inference LocationAzure US (primarily East)
Confidenceestimated
Efficiency TierStandard
Devin
ProviderCognition AI
CategoryCode Assistant
Inference LocationCloud (US)
Confidenceestimated
Efficiency TierHeavy
Frequently Asked Questions
Which uses more energy, GitHub Copilot or Devin?
Devin uses 2.0x more energy per query than GitHub Copilot. GitHub Copilot uses 1.5 Wh per query, while Devin uses 3.0 Wh.
What is the carbon footprint difference between GitHub Copilot and Devin?
Devin uses 98% more CO₂ per query than GitHub Copilot. GitHub Copilot emits 0.66 g of CO₂ per query compared to Devin's 1.3 g.
Which is more environmentally friendly, GitHub Copilot or Devin?
GitHub Copilot is the more environmentally friendly option, using 1.5 Wh per query compared to Devin's 3.0 Wh. That makes Devin roughly 2.0x more energy-intensive.
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