Model Comparison
GPT-4o Mini vs Grok 3
GPT-4o Mini: Ultra-efficientGrok 3: Standard
Side-by-side environmental impact comparison. Grok 3 uses 8.6x more energy per query.
Grok 3 uses 8.6x more energy than GPT-4o Mini
1.2 Wh vs 0.14 Wh per query · 0.60 g vs 0.06 g CO₂ · 2 mL vs 0.50 mL water
GPT-4o Mini
OpenAI
Energy per query0.14 Wh
CO₂ per query0.06 g
Water per query0.50 mL
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Grok 3
xAI
Energy per query1.2 Wh
CO₂ per query0.60 g
Water per query2 mL
GPT-4o Mini
ProviderOpenAI
CategoryText / Chat
Inference LocationAzure US East / Sweden
Confidenceestimated
Efficiency TierUltra-efficient
Grok 3
ProviderxAI
CategoryText / Chat
Inference LocationMemphis, Tennessee (Colossus)
Confidenceestimated
Efficiency TierStandard
Frequently Asked Questions
Which uses more energy, GPT-4o Mini or Grok 3?
Grok 3 uses 8.6x more energy per query than GPT-4o Mini. GPT-4o Mini uses 0.14 Wh per query, while Grok 3 uses 1.2 Wh.
What is the carbon footprint difference between GPT-4o Mini and Grok 3?
Grok 3 uses 10.0x more CO₂ per query than GPT-4o Mini. GPT-4o Mini emits 0.06 g of CO₂ per query compared to Grok 3's 0.60 g.
Which is more environmentally friendly, GPT-4o Mini or Grok 3?
GPT-4o Mini is the more environmentally friendly option, using 0.14 Wh per query compared to Grok 3's 1.2 Wh. That makes Grok 3 roughly 8.6x more energy-intensive.
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