Model Comparison
Gemini 3 Pro vs GPT-5
Gemini 3 Pro: StandardGPT-5: Very heavy
Side-by-side environmental impact comparison. GPT-5 uses 16.7x more energy per query.
GPT-5 uses 16.7x more energy than Gemini 3 Pro
18.4 Wh vs 1.1 Wh per query · 8.0 g vs 0.14 g CO₂ · 66 mL vs 1 mL water
Gemini 3 Pro
Google
Energy per query1.1 Wh
CO₂ per query0.14 g
Water per query1 mL
VS
GPT-5
OpenAI
Energy per query18.4 Wh
CO₂ per query8.0 g
Water per query66 mL
Gemini 3 Pro
ProviderGoogle
CategoryText / Chat
Inference LocationGoogle global network (64% renewable)
Confidenceestimated
Efficiency TierStandard
GPT-5
ProviderOpenAI
CategoryText / Chat
Inference LocationAzure / Multi-cloud
Confidencepeer-reviewed
Efficiency TierVery heavy
Frequently Asked Questions
Which uses more energy, Gemini 3 Pro or GPT-5?
GPT-5 uses 16.7x more energy per query than Gemini 3 Pro. Gemini 3 Pro uses 1.1 Wh per query, while GPT-5 uses 18.4 Wh.
What is the carbon footprint difference between Gemini 3 Pro and GPT-5?
GPT-5 uses 57.1x more CO₂ per query than Gemini 3 Pro. Gemini 3 Pro emits 0.14 g of CO₂ per query compared to GPT-5's 8.0 g.
Which is more environmentally friendly, Gemini 3 Pro or GPT-5?
Gemini 3 Pro is the more environmentally friendly option, using 1.1 Wh per query compared to GPT-5's 18.4 Wh. That makes GPT-5 roughly 16.7x more energy-intensive.
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