Qwen Image 2512 (Latest)
#1 open-source model. Superior text rendering, realistic humans.
- GPU tier
- GPU High VRAM (A6000)
- Base rate
- $0.49/hr
- VRAM
- 48GB
- Template
- comfyui-qwen-image-2512
FLUX.2 Klein 9B FP8 (Recommended)
Fastest Flux model. Sub-second generation, 4-step distilled. Runs on RTX 4090.
- GPU tier
- GPU Efficient (L4)
- Base rate
- $0.39/hr
- VRAM
- 24GB
- Template
- comfyui-flux2
Deployment facts
| Factor | Qwen Image 2512 (Latest) | FLUX.2 Klein 9B FP8 (Recommended) |
|---|---|---|
| Model family | qwen-image | flux2-klein |
| Variant | 2512 (Latest) | 9B FP8 (Recommended) |
| Type | image | image |
| Deployment template | comfyui-qwen-image-2512 | comfyui-flux2 |
| GPU tier | GPU High VRAM (A6000) | GPU Efficient (L4) |
| GPU | NVIDIA RTX A6000 | NVIDIA L4 |
| VRAM | 48GB | 24GB |
| vCPU / RAM / disk | 9 vCPU / 50GB RAM / 200GB disk | 12 vCPU / 50GB RAM / 200GB disk |
| Base GPU rate | $0.49/hr | $0.39/hr |
| Base 24/7 monthly rate | $353/mo | $281/mo |
| Estimated first deploy | 18 min | 18 min |
| Config source | qwen-image-2512 | flux2-klein-9b-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 | Qwen Image 2512 (Latest) | FLUX.2 Klein 9B FP8 (Recommended) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prototype | 40 | $19.60 | $15.60 |
| Part-time app | 160 | $78.40 | $62.40 |
| Always-on | 720 | $353 | $281 |
Evidence summary
- qwen-image-2512 and flux2-klein-9b-fp8 are both image models, so this page compares a real same-category deployment decision rather than unrelated catalog entries.
- Qwen Image 2512 (Latest) maps to GPU High VRAM (A6000) at $0.49/hr; FLUX.2 Klein 9B FP8 (Recommended) maps to GPU Efficient (L4) at $0.39/hr.
- Qwen Image 2512 (Latest) uses comfyui-qwen-image-2512 with comfyui; FLUX.2 Klein 9B FP8 (Recommended) uses comfyui-flux2 with comfyui.
- Qwen Image 2512 (Latest) is positioned for Marketing and advertising visuals and Product photography; FLUX.2 Klein 9B FP8 (Recommended) is positioned for Sub-second image generation and Real-time AI applications.
- 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 | Qwen Image 2512 (Latest) | FLUX.2 Klein 9B FP8 (Recommended) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower base GPU cost | $0.49/hr | $0.39/hr | FLUX.2 Klein 9B FP8 (Recommended) |
| Lower VRAM requirement | 48GB | 24GB | FLUX.2 Klein 9B FP8 (Recommended) |
| Higher catalog popularity | 11 score | 11 score | Tie |
| Cheaper always-on deployment | $353/mo | $281/mo | FLUX.2 Klein 9B FP8 (Recommended) |
| More specific deployment template | comfyui-qwen-image-2512 | comfyui-flux2 | Tie |
FAQ
Which is cheaper to run, Qwen Image 2512 (Latest) or FLUX.2 Klein 9B FP8 (Recommended)?
FLUX.2 Klein 9B FP8 (Recommended) 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, Qwen Image 2512 (Latest) or FLUX.2 Klein 9B FP8 (Recommended)?
FLUX.2 Klein 9B FP8 (Recommended) maps to the lower VRAM tier at 24GB in the current deployment recommendation.
Can both models run through ModelPilot?
Yes. Qwen Image 2512 (Latest) uses the comfyui-qwen-image-2512 deployment template and FLUX.2 Klein 9B FP8 (Recommended) uses comfyui-flux2. Check the deploy flow before launch for current template availability and pricing.