Model Comparison
GPT-4o vs Kimi
GPT-4o: Ultra-efficientKimi: Standard
Side-by-side environmental impact comparison. Kimi uses 2.8x more energy per query.
Kimi uses 2.8x more energy than GPT-4o
1.2 Wh vs 0.43 Wh per query · 0.63 g vs 0.19 g CO₂ · 4 mL vs 2 mL water
GPT-4o
OpenAI
Energy per query0.43 Wh
CO₂ per query0.19 g
Water per query2 mL
VS
Kimi
Moonshot AI
Energy per query1.2 Wh
CO₂ per query0.63 g
Water per query4 mL
GPT-4o
ProviderOpenAI
CategoryText / Chat
Inference LocationAzure US East / Sweden
Confidencepeer-reviewed
Efficiency TierUltra-efficient
Kimi
ProviderMoonshot AI
CategoryText / Chat
Inference LocationMoonshot AI Cloud (China)
Confidenceestimated
Efficiency TierStandard
Frequently Asked Questions
Which uses more energy, GPT-4o or Kimi?
Kimi uses 2.8x more energy per query than GPT-4o. GPT-4o uses 0.43 Wh per query, while Kimi uses 1.2 Wh.
What is the carbon footprint difference between GPT-4o and Kimi?
Kimi uses 3.3x more CO₂ per query than GPT-4o. GPT-4o emits 0.19 g of CO₂ per query compared to Kimi's 0.63 g.
Which is more environmentally friendly, GPT-4o or Kimi?
GPT-4o is the more environmentally friendly option, using 0.43 Wh per query compared to Kimi's 1.2 Wh. That makes Kimi roughly 2.8x more energy-intensive.
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