Model Comparison

GPT-4o vs Qwen3.7-Max

GPT-4o: Ultra-efficientQwen3.7-Max: Standard

Side-by-side environmental impact comparison. Qwen3.7-Max uses 3.7x more energy per query.

Qwen3.7-Max uses 3.7x more energy than GPT-4o
1.6 Wh vs 0.43 Wh per query · 0.84 g vs 0.19 g CO · 6 mL vs 2 mL water
GPT-4o
OpenAI
Energy per query0.43 Wh
CO per query0.19 g
Water per query2 mL
VS
Qwen3.7-Max
Alibaba
Energy per query1.6 Wh
CO per query0.84 g
Water per query6 mL

GPT-4o

ProviderOpenAI
CategoryText / Chat
Inference LocationAzure US East / Sweden
Confidencepeer-reviewed
Efficiency TierUltra-efficient

Qwen3.7-Max

ProviderAlibaba
CategoryText / Chat
Inference LocationAlibaba Cloud (China)
Confidenceestimated
Efficiency TierStandard

Frequently Asked Questions

Which uses more energy, GPT-4o or Qwen3.7-Max?

Qwen3.7-Max uses 3.7x more energy per query than GPT-4o. GPT-4o uses 0.43 Wh per query, while Qwen3.7-Max uses 1.6 Wh.

What is the carbon footprint difference between GPT-4o and Qwen3.7-Max?

Qwen3.7-Max uses 4.4x more CO₂ per query than GPT-4o. GPT-4o emits 0.19 g of CO₂ per query compared to Qwen3.7-Max's 0.84 g.

Which is more environmentally friendly, GPT-4o or Qwen3.7-Max?

GPT-4o is the more environmentally friendly option, using 0.43 Wh per query compared to Qwen3.7-Max's 1.6 Wh. That makes Qwen3.7-Max roughly 3.7x more energy-intensive.

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