Model Comparison
Flux.1 Dev vs Midjourney
Flux.1 Dev: HeavyMidjourney: Heavy
Side-by-side environmental impact comparison. Midjourney uses 97% more energy per query.
Midjourney uses 97% more energy than Flux.1 Dev
7.5 Wh vs 3.8 Wh per query · 2.3 g vs 1.5 g CO₂ · 14 mL vs 7 mL water
Flux.1 Dev
Black Forest Labs
Energy per query3.8 Wh
CO₂ per query1.5 g
Water per query7 mL
VS
Midjourney
Midjourney
Energy per query7.5 Wh
CO₂ per query2.3 g
Water per query14 mL
Flux.1 Dev
ProviderBlack Forest Labs
CategoryImage Generation
Inference LocationSelf-hosted (varies)
Confidenceestimated
Efficiency TierHeavy
Midjourney
ProviderMidjourney
CategoryImage Generation
Inference LocationGoogle Cloud (US/EU TPU regions)
Confidenceestimated
Efficiency TierHeavy
Frequently Asked Questions
Which uses more energy, Flux.1 Dev or Midjourney?
Midjourney uses 97% more energy per query than Flux.1 Dev. Flux.1 Dev uses 3.8 Wh per query, while Midjourney uses 7.5 Wh.
What is the carbon footprint difference between Flux.1 Dev and Midjourney?
Midjourney uses 53% more CO₂ per query than Flux.1 Dev. Flux.1 Dev emits 1.5 g of CO₂ per query compared to Midjourney's 2.3 g.
Which is more environmentally friendly, Flux.1 Dev or Midjourney?
Flux.1 Dev is the more environmentally friendly option, using 3.8 Wh per query compared to Midjourney's 7.5 Wh. That makes Midjourney roughly 2.0x more energy-intensive.
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