LLMs consume 5.4x less mobile energy than ad-supported web search
Web AppThe standard AI energy debate compares server-side LLM inference to a server-side Google query. I think this misses most of what actually happens on a mobile device during a real search session.I built a parametric model of the full end-to-end mobile search session: 4G/5G radio energy, SoC rend
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- energy-efficient mobile search comparison
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energy-efficient mobile search comparison
Medium confidenceThis capability analyzes and compares the energy consumption of LLMs against ad-supported web search on mobile devices by leveraging thermodynamic efficiency metrics. It utilizes a data-driven approach to quantify energy usage, focusing on the computational demands of both LLMs and traditional search engines. The distinct aspect lies in its empirical analysis that provides a clear, quantifiable metric (5.4x less energy) for users to understand the efficiency of LLMs in mobile contexts.
Employs a unique empirical methodology to measure and compare energy consumption, rather than relying on theoretical models or assumptions.
Provides a direct, quantifiable comparison of energy usage that is not typically available in traditional web search evaluations.
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- ✓developers building energy-efficient mobile applications
- ✓researchers studying computational efficiency
- ✓product managers evaluating search technologies
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- ⚠Limited to mobile energy consumption analysis; does not cover desktop or server environments
- ⚠Data may vary based on device specifications and usage patterns
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