Model Comparison
Gemini 3 Pro vs GPT-4o
Gemini 3 Pro: StandardGPT-4o: Ultra-efficient
Side-by-side environmental impact comparison. Gemini 3 Pro uses 2.6x more energy per query.
Gemini 3 Pro uses 2.6x more energy than GPT-4o
1.1 Wh vs 0.43 Wh per query · 0.14 g vs 0.19 g CO₂ · 1 mL vs 2 mL water
Gemini 3 Pro
Google
Energy per query1.1 Wh
CO₂ per query0.14 g
Water per query1 mL
VS
GPT-4o
OpenAI
Energy per query0.43 Wh
CO₂ per query0.19 g
Water per query2 mL
Gemini 3 Pro
ProviderGoogle
CategoryText / Chat
Inference LocationGoogle global network (64% renewable)
Confidenceestimated
Efficiency TierStandard
GPT-4o
ProviderOpenAI
CategoryText / Chat
Inference LocationAzure US East / Sweden
Confidencepeer-reviewed
Efficiency TierUltra-efficient
Frequently Asked Questions
Which uses more energy, Gemini 3 Pro or GPT-4o?
Gemini 3 Pro uses 2.6x more energy per query than GPT-4o. Gemini 3 Pro uses 1.1 Wh per query, while GPT-4o uses 0.43 Wh.
What is the carbon footprint difference between Gemini 3 Pro and GPT-4o?
GPT-4o uses 36% more CO₂ per query than Gemini 3 Pro. Gemini 3 Pro emits 0.14 g of CO₂ per query compared to GPT-4o's 0.19 g.
Which is more environmentally friendly, Gemini 3 Pro or GPT-4o?
GPT-4o is the more environmentally friendly option, using 0.43 Wh per query compared to Gemini 3 Pro's 1.1 Wh. That makes Gemini 3 Pro roughly 2.6x more energy-intensive.
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