Model Comparison
Sora vs Veo 3.1
Sora: ExtremeVeo 3.1: Extreme
Side-by-side environmental impact comparison. Veo 3.1 uses 4.8x more energy per query.
Veo 3.1 uses 4.8x more energy than Sora
2.40 kWh vs 500.0 Wh per query · 312.0 g vs 225.0 g CO₂ · 2.59 L vs 1.85 L water
Sora
OpenAI
Energy per query500.0 Wh
CO₂ per query225.0 g
Water per query1.85 L
VS
Veo 3.1
Google
Energy per query2.40 kWh
CO₂ per query312.0 g
Water per query2.59 L
Sora
ProviderOpenAI
CategoryVideo Generation
Inference LocationAzure US East / Sweden
Confidenceestimated
Efficiency TierExtreme
Veo 3.1
ProviderGoogle
CategoryVideo Generation
Inference LocationGoogle global network (64% renewable)
Confidenceestimated
Efficiency TierExtreme
Frequently Asked Questions
Which uses more energy, Sora or Veo 3.1?
Veo 3.1 uses 4.8x more energy per query than Sora. Sora uses 500.0 Wh per query, while Veo 3.1 uses 2.40 kWh.
What is the carbon footprint difference between Sora and Veo 3.1?
Veo 3.1 uses 39% more CO₂ per query than Sora. Sora emits 225.0 g of CO₂ per query compared to Veo 3.1's 312.0 g.
Which is more environmentally friendly, Sora or Veo 3.1?
Sora is the more environmentally friendly option, using 500.0 Wh per query compared to Veo 3.1's 2.40 kWh. That makes Veo 3.1 roughly 4.8x more energy-intensive.
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