Model Comparison
Sora 2 vs Veo 3.1
Sora 2: ExtremeVeo 3.1: Extreme
Side-by-side environmental impact comparison. Veo 3.1 uses 4.0x more energy per query.
Veo 3.1 uses 4.0x more energy than Sora 2
2.40 kWh vs 600.0 Wh per query · 312.0 g vs 262.0 g CO₂ · 2.59 L vs 2.16 L water
Sora 2
OpenAI
Energy per query600.0 Wh
CO₂ per query262.0 g
Water per query2.16 L
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Veo 3.1
Google
Energy per query2.40 kWh
CO₂ per query312.0 g
Water per query2.59 L
Sora 2
ProviderOpenAI
CategoryVideo Generation
Inference LocationAzure / Multi-cloud
Confidenceestimated
Efficiency TierExtreme
Veo 3.1
ProviderGoogle
CategoryVideo Generation
Inference LocationGoogle global network (64% renewable)
Confidenceestimated
Efficiency TierExtreme
Frequently Asked Questions
Which uses more energy, Sora 2 or Veo 3.1?
Veo 3.1 uses 4.0x more energy per query than Sora 2. Sora 2 uses 600.0 Wh per query, while Veo 3.1 uses 2.40 kWh.
What is the carbon footprint difference between Sora 2 and Veo 3.1?
Veo 3.1 uses 19% more CO₂ per query than Sora 2. Sora 2 emits 262.0 g of CO₂ per query compared to Veo 3.1's 312.0 g.
Which is more environmentally friendly, Sora 2 or Veo 3.1?
Sora 2 is the more environmentally friendly option, using 600.0 Wh per query compared to Veo 3.1's 2.40 kWh. That makes Veo 3.1 roughly 4.0x more energy-intensive.
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