ChatGPT’s Energy Use: Less Than Expected

CosmicTaco · 2025-02-12T11:06:10.610781+05:30

- Epoch AI's study reveals ChatGPT uses around 0.3 watt-hours per query, significantly less than the previously estimated 3 watt-hours. - Energy consumption varies with the AI model and usage; reasoning models are more power-intensive. - OpenAI aims to balance efficiency with increasing power demands as AI applications expand globally. Source: [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/11/chatgpt-may-not-be-as-power-hungry-as-once-assumed/)

Epoch AI's study reveals ChatGPT uses around 0.3 watt-hours per query, significantly less than the previously estimated 3 watt-hours.
Energy consumption varies with the AI model and usage; reasoning models are more power-intensive.
OpenAI aims to balance efficiency with increasing power demands as AI applications expand globally.

Source: TechCrunch