Model Comparison
GitHub Copilot vs Devstral 2
GitHub Copilot: StandardDevstral 2: Standard
Side-by-side environmental impact comparison. GitHub Copilot uses 2.5x more energy per query.
GitHub Copilot uses 2.5x more energy than Devstral 2
1.5 Wh vs 0.60 Wh per query · 0.66 g vs 0.03 g CO₂ · 5 mL vs 0.60 mL water
GitHub Copilot
GitHub / OpenAI
Energy per query1.5 Wh
CO₂ per query0.66 g
Water per query5 mL
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Devstral 2
Mistral AI
Energy per query0.60 Wh
CO₂ per query0.03 g
Water per query0.60 mL
GitHub Copilot
ProviderGitHub / OpenAI
CategoryCode Assistant
Inference LocationAzure US (primarily East)
Confidenceestimated
Efficiency TierStandard
Devstral 2
ProviderMistral AI
CategoryCode Assistant
Inference LocationMistral AI (France) / self-hosted
Confidenceestimated
Efficiency TierStandard
Frequently Asked Questions
Which uses more energy, GitHub Copilot or Devstral 2?
GitHub Copilot uses 2.5x more energy per query than Devstral 2. GitHub Copilot uses 1.5 Wh per query, while Devstral 2 uses 0.60 Wh.
What is the carbon footprint difference between GitHub Copilot and Devstral 2?
GitHub Copilot uses 22.0x more CO₂ per query than Devstral 2. GitHub Copilot emits 0.66 g of CO₂ per query compared to Devstral 2's 0.03 g.
Which is more environmentally friendly, GitHub Copilot or Devstral 2?
Devstral 2 is the more environmentally friendly option, using 0.60 Wh per query compared to GitHub Copilot's 1.5 Wh. That makes GitHub Copilot roughly 2.5x more energy-intensive.
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