Best GPU for Stable Diffusion
SDXL needs ~12GB VRAM minimum. RTX 4090 (24GB) is the sweet spot — 2-4× faster than A100 at 1/4 the price for image generation workloads.
Last updated April 19, 2026 · Data refreshed every 6 hours
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RTX 3090
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$0.240/hr
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Why These GPUs?
SDXL needs ~12GB VRAM minimum. RTX 4090 (24GB) is the sweet spot — 2-4× faster than A100 at 1/4 the price for image generation workloads.
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