Model Comparison
Claude Opus 4.8 vs GPT-4o Mini
Claude Opus 4.8: HeavyGPT-4o Mini: Ultra-efficient
Side-by-side environmental impact comparison. Claude Opus 4.8 uses 48.6x more energy per query.
Claude Opus 4.8 uses 48.6x more energy than GPT-4o Mini
6.8 Wh vs 0.14 Wh per query · 2.4 g vs 0.06 g CO₂ · 13 mL vs 0.50 mL water
Claude Opus 4.8
Anthropic
Energy per query6.8 Wh
CO₂ per query2.4 g
Water per query13 mL
VS
GPT-4o Mini
OpenAI
Energy per query0.14 Wh
CO₂ per query0.06 g
Water per query0.50 mL
Claude Opus 4.8
ProviderAnthropic
CategoryText / Chat
Inference LocationAWS / GCP
Confidenceestimated
Efficiency TierHeavy
GPT-4o Mini
ProviderOpenAI
CategoryText / Chat
Inference LocationAzure US East / Sweden
Confidenceestimated
Efficiency TierUltra-efficient
Frequently Asked Questions
Which uses more energy, Claude Opus 4.8 or GPT-4o Mini?
Claude Opus 4.8 uses 48.6x more energy per query than GPT-4o Mini. Claude Opus 4.8 uses 6.8 Wh per query, while GPT-4o Mini uses 0.14 Wh.
What is the carbon footprint difference between Claude Opus 4.8 and GPT-4o Mini?
Claude Opus 4.8 uses 39.7x more CO₂ per query than GPT-4o Mini. Claude Opus 4.8 emits 2.4 g of CO₂ per query compared to GPT-4o Mini's 0.06 g.
Which is more environmentally friendly, Claude Opus 4.8 or GPT-4o Mini?
GPT-4o Mini is the more environmentally friendly option, using 0.14 Wh per query compared to Claude Opus 4.8's 6.8 Wh. That makes Claude Opus 4.8 roughly 48.6x more energy-intensive.
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