Image Gen6.6B
Stable Diffusion XL 1.0
Stable Diffusion · Stability AI Community License
The standard for local image generation. 1024x1024 base resolution. Massive LoRA/checkpoint ecosystem. Runs well on 8GB+ VRAM. VRAM usage varies by resolution and batch size — 6.5GB is for single 1024x1024 generation.
- Parameters
- 6.6B
- Context
- 77 tokens
- Released
- 2023-07-26
- Engines
- ComfyUI, Automatic1111, Fooocus, InvokeAI
Stable Diffusion XL 1.0 (6.6B) requires 6.5 GB VRAM at recommended quality (FP16). For the best experience, Starter AI Desktop ($582) is recommended.
— OwnRig methodology, data updated 2026-03-01
VRAM Requirements
| Quality | Quantization | VRAM | File Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| full | FP16 | 6.5 GB | 6.5 GB |
Compatible GPUs
Performance data for Stable Diffusion XL 1.0 across different hardware.
| Device | Quantization | Speed | Rating | Fits in VRAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | FP16 | — | Good | ✓ |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 | FP16 | — | Excellent | ✓ |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 | FP16 | — | Excellent | ✓ |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | FP16 | — | Excellent | ✓ |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Super | FP16 | — | Excellent | ✓ |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB | FP16 | — | Good | ✓ |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 12GB | FP16 | — | Excellent | ✓ |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB | FP16 | — | Excellent | ✓ |
| Apple M3 Pro (18GB Unified) | FP16 | — | Good | ✓ |
Recommended Builds
Complete PC builds that can run Stable Diffusion XL 1.0.
High-EndBudget
High-End
Mid-Range
Extreme
Mid-Range
High-EndFull AI Builder
AMD AI Powerhouse
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX 24GB · 32GB DDR5-5600 (2x16GB)
$1,81824 GB VRAM
Runs 7 models
BudgetBasic AI Coding
Budget AI Desktop
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB · 32GB DDR4-3200 (2x16GB)
$75312 GB VRAM
Runs 7 models
High-EndFull AI Builder
Mac Studio AI Builder
Apple M4 Max 128GB (Mac Studio)
$3,999128 GB VRAM
Runs 6 models
Mid-RangePower AI Coding
Mid-Range AI Workstation
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB · 32GB DDR5-5600 (2x16GB)
$1,22816 GB VRAM
Runs 8 models
ExtremeFull AI Builder
Next-Gen AI Workstation
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 32GB · 64GB DDR5-6000 (2x32GB)
$4,03232 GB VRAM
Runs 6 models
Mid-RangeHome AI Server
Silent Mini-ITX AI Box
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB · 32GB DDR5-5600 (2x16GB)
$1,25316 GB VRAM
Runs 8 models
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much VRAM does Stable Diffusion XL 1.0 need?
- Stable Diffusion XL 1.0 requires 6.5 GB VRAM at recommended quality (FP16).
Data confidence: verified. Last updated: 2026-03-01. Source