Model Comparison
Sora 2 vs Veo 3
Sora 2: ExtremeVeo 3: Extreme
Side-by-side environmental impact comparison. Sora 2 uses 50% more energy per query.
Sora 2 uses 50% more energy than Veo 3
600.0 Wh vs 400.0 Wh per query · 262.0 g vs 52.0 g CO₂ · 2.16 L vs 430 mL water
Sora 2
OpenAI
Energy per query600.0 Wh
CO₂ per query262.0 g
Water per query2.16 L
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Veo 3
Google
Energy per query400.0 Wh
CO₂ per query52.0 g
Water per query430 mL
Sora 2
ProviderOpenAI
CategoryVideo Generation
Inference LocationAzure / Multi-cloud
Confidenceestimated
Efficiency TierExtreme
Veo 3
ProviderGoogle
CategoryVideo Generation
Inference LocationGoogle global network (64% renewable)
Confidenceestimated
Efficiency TierExtreme
Frequently Asked Questions
Which uses more energy, Sora 2 or Veo 3?
Sora 2 uses 50% more energy per query than Veo 3. Sora 2 uses 600.0 Wh per query, while Veo 3 uses 400.0 Wh.
What is the carbon footprint difference between Sora 2 and Veo 3?
Sora 2 uses 5.0x more CO₂ per query than Veo 3. Sora 2 emits 262.0 g of CO₂ per query compared to Veo 3's 52.0 g.
Which is more environmentally friendly, Sora 2 or Veo 3?
Veo 3 is the more environmentally friendly option, using 400.0 Wh per query compared to Sora 2's 600.0 Wh. That makes Sora 2 roughly 1.5x more energy-intensive.
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