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Use case
Energy cost (watt-hours)
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Typical ChatGPT query*0.3
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Running 10W lightbulb for 5 minutes0.7510W is typical for LED bulbs
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Using a laptop for 5 minutes116 inch MacBook Pro battery is 99.6 Wh. If assuming realistic battery life of ~8 hours, it consumes 12 W
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Microwaving for 30 seconds8.33Assuming 1000 W microwave
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Average US household consumption per minute19.44
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ChatGPT query (10k token input)2.4
see Gradient Updates Chatgpt query flop cost.ipynb
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ChatGPT query (100k token input)40
see Gradient Updates Chatgpt query flop cost.ipynb
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100 typical ChatGPT queries30
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Toasting bread for three minutes80Assumes 800 W toaster
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Driving an electric car for one mile250the most efficient EVs can go around 4 miles per 1000 wh, or 250 wh per mile:
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Average US household consumption per hour1166.67
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Running a dishwasher1200Generally ranges between 1.2kwh and 2 kwh
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100 ChatGPT queries (10k token input)240
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100 ChatGPT queries (100k token input)4000
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Overall US household consumption per day28000https://www.agwayenergy.com/blog/average-kwh-per-day/
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