# Measured image generation often exceeds text-generation energy use by over tenfold.

> Source: <https://isthisbs.org/tech/generating-a-single-image-with-generative-artificial-more-as-b3d5f306/>
> Published: 2026-08-09 23:24:29+00:00

## The Short Version

Available measurements generally support a greater-than-tenfold energy difference between AI image and text generation, with some studies reporting much larger ratios. However, the multiplier is not universal: model choice, hardware, output settings, and the definition of a text request can produce lower comparisons. The statement is therefore broadly accurate but too categorical.