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HiDream I1 Dev FP8 (Recommended) vs HiDream I1 Full FP8

Compare deployment template, GPU tier, VRAM, base hourly cost, and practical fit for these two image models on ModelPilot.

Base cost delta
$0.00/hr
VRAM delta
0GB
Quality checks
6/6

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

HiDream I1 Full FP8

Full quality 17B model with FP8 quantization.

GPU tier
GPU High VRAM (A6000)
Base rate
$0.49/hr
VRAM
48GB
Template
comfyui-hidream

Deployment facts

FactorHiDream I1 Dev FP8 (Recommended)HiDream I1 Full FP8
Model familyhidreamhidream
VariantDev FP8 (Recommended)Full FP8
Typeimageimage
Deployment templatecomfyui-hidreamcomfyui-hidream
GPU tierGPU High VRAM (A6000)GPU High VRAM (A6000)
GPUNVIDIA RTX A6000NVIDIA RTX A6000
VRAM48GB48GB
vCPU / RAM / disk9 vCPU / 50GB RAM / 200GB disk9 vCPU / 50GB RAM / 200GB disk
Base GPU rate$0.49/hr$0.49/hr
Base 24/7 monthly rate$353/mo$353/mo
Estimated first deploy18 min18 min
Config sourcehidream-i1-dev-fp8hidream-i1-full-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 levelHours/moHiDream I1 Dev FP8 (Recommended)HiDream I1 Full FP8
Prototype40$19.60$19.60
Part-time app160$78.40$78.40
Always-on720$353$353

Evidence summary

  • hidream-i1-dev-fp8 and hidream-i1-full-fp8 are both image models, so this page compares a real same-category deployment decision rather than unrelated catalog entries.
  • HiDream I1 Dev FP8 (Recommended) maps to GPU High VRAM (A6000) at $0.49/hr; HiDream I1 Full FP8 maps to GPU High VRAM (A6000) at $0.49/hr.
  • HiDream I1 Dev FP8 (Recommended) uses comfyui-hidream with comfyui; HiDream I1 Full FP8 uses comfyui-hidream with comfyui.
  • HiDream I1 Dev FP8 (Recommended) is positioned for Prompt-accurate image generation and Creative illustration; HiDream I1 Full FP8 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

FactorHiDream I1 Dev FP8 (Recommended)HiDream I1 Full FP8Winner
Lower base GPU cost$0.49/hr$0.49/hrTie
Lower VRAM requirement48GB48GBTie
Higher catalog popularity8 score7 scoreHiDream I1 Dev FP8 (Recommended)
Cheaper always-on deployment$353/mo$353/moTie
More specific deployment templatecomfyui-hidreamcomfyui-hidreamTie

FAQ

Which is cheaper to run, HiDream I1 Dev FP8 (Recommended) or HiDream I1 Full FP8?

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, HiDream I1 Dev FP8 (Recommended) or HiDream I1 Full FP8?

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. HiDream I1 Dev FP8 (Recommended) uses the comfyui-hidream deployment template and HiDream I1 Full FP8 uses comfyui-hidream. Check the deploy flow before launch for current template availability and pricing.