Model Comparison
Gemini 3 Flash vs GPT-4o Mini
Gemini 3 Flash: Ultra-efficientGPT-4o Mini: Ultra-efficient
Side-by-side environmental impact comparison. Gemini 3 Flash uses 7% more energy per query.
Gemini 3 Flash uses 7% more energy than GPT-4o Mini
0.15 Wh vs 0.14 Wh per query · 0.02 g vs 0.06 g CO₂ · 0.16 mL vs 0.50 mL water
Gemini 3 Flash
Google
Energy per query0.15 Wh
CO₂ per query0.02 g
Water per query0.16 mL
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GPT-4o Mini
OpenAI
Energy per query0.14 Wh
CO₂ per query0.06 g
Water per query0.50 mL
Gemini 3 Flash
ProviderGoogle
CategoryText / Chat
Inference LocationGoogle global network (64% renewable)
Confidenceestimated
Efficiency TierUltra-efficient
GPT-4o Mini
ProviderOpenAI
CategoryText / Chat
Inference LocationAzure US East / Sweden
Confidenceestimated
Efficiency TierUltra-efficient
Frequently Asked Questions
Which uses more energy, Gemini 3 Flash or GPT-4o Mini?
Gemini 3 Flash uses 7% more energy per query than GPT-4o Mini. Gemini 3 Flash uses 0.15 Wh per query, while GPT-4o Mini uses 0.14 Wh.
What is the carbon footprint difference between Gemini 3 Flash and GPT-4o Mini?
GPT-4o Mini uses 3.0x more CO₂ per query than Gemini 3 Flash. Gemini 3 Flash emits 0.02 g of CO₂ per query compared to GPT-4o Mini's 0.06 g.
Which is more environmentally friendly, Gemini 3 Flash or GPT-4o Mini?
GPT-4o Mini is the more environmentally friendly option, using 0.14 Wh per query compared to Gemini 3 Flash's 0.15 Wh. That makes Gemini 3 Flash roughly 1.1x more energy-intensive.
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