Model Comparison
Veo 2 vs Veo 3
Veo 2: ExtremeVeo 3: Extreme
Side-by-side environmental impact comparison. Veo 3 uses 14% more energy per query.
Veo 3 uses 14% more energy than Veo 2
400.0 Wh vs 350.0 Wh per query · 52.0 g vs 46.0 g CO₂ · 430 mL vs 380 mL water
Veo 2
Google
Energy per query350.0 Wh
CO₂ per query46.0 g
Water per query380 mL
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Veo 3
Google
Energy per query400.0 Wh
CO₂ per query52.0 g
Water per query430 mL
Veo 2
ProviderGoogle
CategoryVideo Generation
Inference LocationGoogle global network (64% renewable)
Confidenceestimated
Efficiency TierExtreme
Veo 3
ProviderGoogle
CategoryVideo Generation
Inference LocationGoogle global network (64% renewable)
Confidenceestimated
Efficiency TierExtreme
Frequently Asked Questions
Which uses more energy, Veo 2 or Veo 3?
Veo 3 uses 14% more energy per query than Veo 2. Veo 2 uses 350.0 Wh per query, while Veo 3 uses 400.0 Wh.
What is the carbon footprint difference between Veo 2 and Veo 3?
Veo 3 uses 13% more CO₂ per query than Veo 2. Veo 2 emits 46.0 g of CO₂ per query compared to Veo 3's 52.0 g.
Which is more environmentally friendly, Veo 2 or Veo 3?
Veo 2 is the more environmentally friendly option, using 350.0 Wh per query compared to Veo 3's 400.0 Wh. That makes Veo 3 roughly 1.1x more energy-intensive.
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