Model Comparison
GPT-4o Mini vs Grok 4
GPT-4o Mini: Ultra-efficientGrok 4: Heavy
Side-by-side environmental impact comparison. Grok 4 uses 57.1x more energy per query.
Grok 4 uses 57.1x more energy than GPT-4o Mini
8.0 Wh vs 0.14 Wh per query · 4.0 g vs 0.06 g CO₂ · 15 mL vs 0.50 mL water
GPT-4o Mini
OpenAI
Energy per query0.14 Wh
CO₂ per query0.06 g
Water per query0.50 mL
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Grok 4
xAI
Energy per query8.0 Wh
CO₂ per query4.0 g
Water per query15 mL
GPT-4o Mini
ProviderOpenAI
CategoryText / Chat
Inference LocationAzure US East / Sweden
Confidenceestimated
Efficiency TierUltra-efficient
Grok 4
ProviderxAI
CategoryText / Chat
Inference LocationxAI Memphis data centre
Confidenceestimated
Efficiency TierHeavy
Frequently Asked Questions
Which uses more energy, GPT-4o Mini or Grok 4?
Grok 4 uses 57.1x more energy per query than GPT-4o Mini. GPT-4o Mini uses 0.14 Wh per query, while Grok 4 uses 8.0 Wh.
What is the carbon footprint difference between GPT-4o Mini and Grok 4?
Grok 4 uses 66.7x more CO₂ per query than GPT-4o Mini. GPT-4o Mini emits 0.06 g of CO₂ per query compared to Grok 4's 4.0 g.
Which is more environmentally friendly, GPT-4o Mini or Grok 4?
GPT-4o Mini is the more environmentally friendly option, using 0.14 Wh per query compared to Grok 4's 8.0 Wh. That makes Grok 4 roughly 57.1x more energy-intensive.
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