Model Comparison
GPT-4o vs Phi-4 Mini
GPT-4o: Ultra-efficientPhi-4 Mini: Ultra-efficient
Side-by-side environmental impact comparison. GPT-4o uses 5.4x more energy per query.
GPT-4o uses 5.4x more energy than Phi-4 Mini
0.43 Wh vs 0.08 Wh per query · 0.19 g vs 0.03 g CO₂ · 2 mL vs 0.30 mL water
GPT-4o
OpenAI
Energy per query0.43 Wh
CO₂ per query0.19 g
Water per query2 mL
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Phi-4 Mini
Microsoft
Energy per query0.08 Wh
CO₂ per query0.03 g
Water per query0.30 mL
GPT-4o
ProviderOpenAI
CategoryText / Chat
Inference LocationAzure US East / Sweden
Confidencepeer-reviewed
Efficiency TierUltra-efficient
Phi-4 Mini
ProviderMicrosoft
CategoryText / Chat
Inference LocationSelf-hosted / Azure
Confidenceestimated
Efficiency TierUltra-efficient
Frequently Asked Questions
Which uses more energy, GPT-4o or Phi-4 Mini?
GPT-4o uses 5.4x more energy per query than Phi-4 Mini. GPT-4o uses 0.43 Wh per query, while Phi-4 Mini uses 0.08 Wh.
What is the carbon footprint difference between GPT-4o and Phi-4 Mini?
GPT-4o uses 6.3x more CO₂ per query than Phi-4 Mini. GPT-4o emits 0.19 g of CO₂ per query compared to Phi-4 Mini's 0.03 g.
Which is more environmentally friendly, GPT-4o or Phi-4 Mini?
Phi-4 Mini is the more environmentally friendly option, using 0.08 Wh per query compared to GPT-4o's 0.43 Wh. That makes GPT-4o roughly 5.4x more energy-intensive.
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