Model Comparison
Cursor vs Devin
Cursor: StandardDevin: Heavy
Side-by-side environmental impact comparison. Devin uses 2.5x more energy per query.
Devin uses 2.5x more energy than Cursor
3.0 Wh vs 1.2 Wh per query · 1.3 g vs 0.50 g CO₂ · 11 mL vs 5 mL water
Cursor
Anysphere
Energy per query1.2 Wh
CO₂ per query0.50 g
Water per query5 mL
VS
Devin
Cognition AI
Energy per query3.0 Wh
CO₂ per query1.3 g
Water per query11 mL
Cursor
ProviderAnysphere
CategoryCode Assistant
Inference LocationMulti-cloud (Azure, AWS)
Confidenceestimated
Efficiency TierStandard
Devin
ProviderCognition AI
CategoryCode Assistant
Inference LocationCloud (US)
Confidenceestimated
Efficiency TierHeavy
Frequently Asked Questions
Which uses more energy, Cursor or Devin?
Devin uses 2.5x more energy per query than Cursor. Cursor uses 1.2 Wh per query, while Devin uses 3.0 Wh.
What is the carbon footprint difference between Cursor and Devin?
Devin uses 2.6x more CO₂ per query than Cursor. Cursor emits 0.50 g of CO₂ per query compared to Devin's 1.3 g.
Which is more environmentally friendly, Cursor or Devin?
Cursor is the more environmentally friendly option, using 1.2 Wh per query compared to Devin's 3.0 Wh. That makes Devin roughly 2.5x more energy-intensive.
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