Model Comparison
Midjourney vs Recraft V4
Midjourney: HeavyRecraft V4: Heavy
Side-by-side environmental impact comparison. Midjourney uses 2.5x more energy per query.
Midjourney uses 2.5x more energy than Recraft V4
7.5 Wh vs 3.0 Wh per query · 2.3 g vs 1.2 g CO₂ · 14 mL vs 6 mL water
Midjourney
Midjourney
Energy per query7.5 Wh
CO₂ per query2.3 g
Water per query14 mL
VS
Recraft V4
Recraft
Energy per query3.0 Wh
CO₂ per query1.2 g
Water per query6 mL
Midjourney
ProviderMidjourney
CategoryImage Generation
Inference LocationGoogle Cloud (US/EU TPU regions)
Confidenceestimated
Efficiency TierHeavy
Recraft V4
ProviderRecraft
CategoryImage Generation
Inference LocationCloud (US/EU)
Confidenceestimated
Efficiency TierHeavy
Frequently Asked Questions
Which uses more energy, Midjourney or Recraft V4?
Midjourney uses 2.5x more energy per query than Recraft V4. Midjourney uses 7.5 Wh per query, while Recraft V4 uses 3.0 Wh.
What is the carbon footprint difference between Midjourney and Recraft V4?
Midjourney uses 92% more CO₂ per query than Recraft V4. Midjourney emits 2.3 g of CO₂ per query compared to Recraft V4's 1.2 g.
Which is more environmentally friendly, Midjourney or Recraft V4?
Recraft V4 is the more environmentally friendly option, using 3.0 Wh per query compared to Midjourney's 7.5 Wh. That makes Midjourney roughly 2.5x more energy-intensive.
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