Model Comparison
Windsurf (Codeium) vs Cursor
Windsurf (Codeium): StandardCursor: Standard
Side-by-side environmental impact comparison. Cursor uses 50% more energy per query.
Cursor uses 50% more energy than Windsurf (Codeium)
1.2 Wh vs 0.80 Wh per query · 0.50 g vs 0.35 g CO₂ · 5 mL vs 3 mL water
Windsurf (Codeium)
Codeium
Energy per query0.80 Wh
CO₂ per query0.35 g
Water per query3 mL
VS
Cursor
Anysphere
Energy per query1.2 Wh
CO₂ per query0.50 g
Water per query5 mL
Windsurf (Codeium)
ProviderCodeium
CategoryCode Assistant
Inference LocationCloud (US)
Confidenceestimated
Efficiency TierStandard
Cursor
ProviderAnysphere
CategoryCode Assistant
Inference LocationMulti-cloud (Azure, AWS)
Confidenceestimated
Efficiency TierStandard
Frequently Asked Questions
Which uses more energy, Windsurf (Codeium) or Cursor?
Cursor uses 50% more energy per query than Windsurf (Codeium). Windsurf (Codeium) uses 0.80 Wh per query, while Cursor uses 1.2 Wh.
What is the carbon footprint difference between Windsurf (Codeium) and Cursor?
Cursor uses 43% more CO₂ per query than Windsurf (Codeium). Windsurf (Codeium) emits 0.35 g of CO₂ per query compared to Cursor's 0.50 g.
Which is more environmentally friendly, Windsurf (Codeium) or Cursor?
Windsurf (Codeium) is the more environmentally friendly option, using 0.80 Wh per query compared to Cursor's 1.2 Wh. That makes Cursor roughly 1.5x more energy-intensive.
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