Model Comparison
GitHub Copilot vs GPT-4o Mini
GitHub Copilot: StandardGPT-4o Mini: Ultra-efficient
Side-by-side environmental impact comparison. GitHub Copilot uses 10.7x more energy per query.
GitHub Copilot uses 10.7x more energy than GPT-4o Mini
1.5 Wh vs 0.14 Wh per query · 0.66 g vs 0.06 g CO₂ · 5 mL vs 0.50 mL water
GitHub Copilot
GitHub / OpenAI
Energy per query1.5 Wh
CO₂ per query0.66 g
Water per query5 mL
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GPT-4o Mini
OpenAI
Energy per query0.14 Wh
CO₂ per query0.06 g
Water per query0.50 mL
GitHub Copilot
ProviderGitHub / OpenAI
CategoryCode Assistant
Inference LocationAzure US (primarily East)
Confidenceestimated
Efficiency TierStandard
GPT-4o Mini
ProviderOpenAI
CategoryText / Chat
Inference LocationAzure US East / Sweden
Confidenceestimated
Efficiency TierUltra-efficient
Frequently Asked Questions
Which uses more energy, GitHub Copilot or GPT-4o Mini?
GitHub Copilot uses 10.7x more energy per query than GPT-4o Mini. GitHub Copilot uses 1.5 Wh per query, while GPT-4o Mini uses 0.14 Wh.
What is the carbon footprint difference between GitHub Copilot and GPT-4o Mini?
GitHub Copilot uses 11.0x more CO₂ per query than GPT-4o Mini. GitHub Copilot emits 0.66 g of CO₂ per query compared to GPT-4o Mini's 0.06 g.
Which is more environmentally friendly, GitHub Copilot or GPT-4o Mini?
GPT-4o Mini is the more environmentally friendly option, using 0.14 Wh per query compared to GitHub Copilot's 1.5 Wh. That makes GitHub Copilot roughly 10.7x more energy-intensive.
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