FLUX.2 Dev Full (64GB)
Full 32B model. Requires 48GB+ VRAM (H100). Maximum quality and fidelity.
- GPU tier
- GPU Very High VRAM (A100 80GB)
- Base rate
- $1.39/hr
- VRAM
- 80GB
- Template
- comfyui-flux2
HiDream I1 Dev FP8 (Recommended)
17B parameter model with excellent prompt following. Uses Flux architecture.
- GPU tier
- GPU High VRAM (A6000)
- Base rate
- $0.49/hr
- VRAM
- 48GB
- Template
- comfyui-hidream
Deployment facts
| Factor | FLUX.2 Dev Full (64GB) | HiDream I1 Dev FP8 (Recommended) |
|---|---|---|
| Model family | flux2 | hidream |
| Variant | Dev Full (64GB) | Dev FP8 (Recommended) |
| Type | image | image |
| Deployment template | comfyui-flux2 | comfyui-hidream |
| GPU tier | GPU Very High VRAM (A100 80GB) | GPU High VRAM (A6000) |
| GPU | NVIDIA A100 80GB PCIe | NVIDIA RTX A6000 |
| VRAM | 80GB | 48GB |
| vCPU / RAM / disk | 8 vCPU / 117GB RAM / 300GB disk | 9 vCPU / 50GB RAM / 200GB disk |
| Base GPU rate | $1.39/hr | $0.49/hr |
| Base 24/7 monthly rate | $1001/mo | $353/mo |
| Estimated first deploy | 18 min | 18 min |
| Config source | flux2-dev | hidream-i1-dev-fp8 |
Base GPU rates are sourced from the current instance configuration. Final billed price can include ModelPilot service markup and active usage settings.
Cost scenarios
| Usage level | Hours/mo | FLUX.2 Dev Full (64GB) | HiDream I1 Dev FP8 (Recommended) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prototype | 40 | $55.60 | $19.60 |
| Part-time app | 160 | $222 | $78.40 |
| Always-on | 720 | $1001 | $353 |
Evidence summary
- flux2-dev and hidream-i1-dev-fp8 are both image models, so this page compares a real same-category deployment decision rather than unrelated catalog entries.
- FLUX.2 Dev Full (64GB) maps to GPU Very High VRAM (A100 80GB) at $1.39/hr; HiDream I1 Dev FP8 (Recommended) maps to GPU High VRAM (A6000) at $0.49/hr.
- FLUX.2 Dev Full (64GB) uses comfyui-flux2 with comfyui; HiDream I1 Dev FP8 (Recommended) uses comfyui-hidream with comfyui.
- FLUX.2 Dev Full (64GB) is positioned for Multi-image editing workflows and Professional image generation; HiDream I1 Dev FP8 (Recommended) is positioned for Prompt-accurate image generation and Creative illustration.
- The comparison is generated from ModelPilot's committed modelConfig, modelSeoData, and instanceConfig files so deployment facts stay tied to the product catalog.
Decision matrix
| Factor | FLUX.2 Dev Full (64GB) | HiDream I1 Dev FP8 (Recommended) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower base GPU cost | $1.39/hr | $0.49/hr | HiDream I1 Dev FP8 (Recommended) |
| Lower VRAM requirement | 80GB | 48GB | HiDream I1 Dev FP8 (Recommended) |
| Higher catalog popularity | 8 score | 8 score | Tie |
| Cheaper always-on deployment | $1001/mo | $353/mo | HiDream I1 Dev FP8 (Recommended) |
| More specific deployment template | comfyui-flux2 | comfyui-hidream | Tie |
FAQ
Which is cheaper to run, FLUX.2 Dev Full (64GB) or HiDream I1 Dev FP8 (Recommended)?
HiDream I1 Dev FP8 (Recommended) has the lower base GPU rate in the current ModelPilot config at $0.49/hr before any service markup or usage-specific adjustments.
Which uses less VRAM, FLUX.2 Dev Full (64GB) or HiDream I1 Dev FP8 (Recommended)?
HiDream I1 Dev FP8 (Recommended) maps to the lower VRAM tier at 48GB in the current deployment recommendation.
Can both models run through ModelPilot?
Yes. FLUX.2 Dev Full (64GB) uses the comfyui-flux2 deployment template and HiDream I1 Dev FP8 (Recommended) uses comfyui-hidream. Check the deploy flow before launch for current template availability and pricing.