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
Stable Diffusion XL
Most fine-tunes and LoRAs available. 1024x1024.
- GPU tier
- GPU Efficient (L4)
- Base rate
- $0.39/hr
- VRAM
- 24GB
- Template
- comfyui-dynamic
Deployment facts
| Factor | FLUX.2 Dev Full (64GB) | Stable Diffusion XL |
|---|---|---|
| Model family | flux2 | stable-diffusion |
| Variant | Dev Full (64GB) | XL |
| Type | image | image |
| Deployment template | comfyui-flux2 | comfyui-dynamic |
| GPU tier | GPU Very High VRAM (A100 80GB) | GPU Efficient (L4) |
| GPU | NVIDIA A100 80GB PCIe | NVIDIA L4 |
| VRAM | 80GB | 24GB |
| vCPU / RAM / disk | 8 vCPU / 117GB RAM / 300GB disk | 12 vCPU / 50GB RAM / 200GB disk |
| Base GPU rate | $1.39/hr | $0.39/hr |
| Base 24/7 monthly rate | $1001/mo | $281/mo |
| Estimated first deploy | 18 min | 18 min |
| Config source | flux2-dev | stable-diffusion-xl |
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) | Stable Diffusion XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prototype | 40 | $55.60 | $15.60 |
| Part-time app | 160 | $222 | $62.40 |
| Always-on | 720 | $1001 | $281 |
Evidence summary
- flux2-dev and stable-diffusion-xl 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; Stable Diffusion XL maps to GPU Efficient (L4) at $0.39/hr.
- FLUX.2 Dev Full (64GB) uses comfyui-flux2 with comfyui; Stable Diffusion XL uses comfyui-dynamic with comfyui.
- FLUX.2 Dev Full (64GB) is positioned for Multi-image editing workflows and Professional image generation; Stable Diffusion XL is positioned for LoRA and fine-tune deployment and Custom model training base.
- 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) | Stable Diffusion XL | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower base GPU cost | $1.39/hr | $0.39/hr | Stable Diffusion XL |
| Lower VRAM requirement | 80GB | 24GB | Stable Diffusion XL |
| Higher catalog popularity | 8 score | 7 score | FLUX.2 Dev Full (64GB) |
| Cheaper always-on deployment | $1001/mo | $281/mo | Stable Diffusion XL |
| More specific deployment template | comfyui-flux2 | comfyui-dynamic | Tie |
FAQ
Which is cheaper to run, FLUX.2 Dev Full (64GB) or Stable Diffusion XL?
Stable Diffusion XL has the lower base GPU rate in the current ModelPilot config at $0.39/hr before any service markup or usage-specific adjustments.
Which uses less VRAM, FLUX.2 Dev Full (64GB) or Stable Diffusion XL?
Stable Diffusion XL maps to the lower VRAM tier at 24GB in the current deployment recommendation.
Can both models run through ModelPilot?
Yes. FLUX.2 Dev Full (64GB) uses the comfyui-flux2 deployment template and Stable Diffusion XL uses comfyui-dynamic. Check the deploy flow before launch for current template availability and pricing.