Best GPUs for 12GB VRAM ComfyUI Workflows
Looking to run SDXL or quantized FLUX.1 models? Compare the top budget and performance 12GB graphics cards for ComfyUI.
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Introduction
12GB of VRAM is the current sweet spot for running Stable Diffusion XL (SDXL) and quantized FLUX.1 (FP8 or GGUF) pipelines locally. Here are the best-value options available right now.
A GPU with 12GB VRAM runs 5,901 ComfyUI custom nodes (approx. 100% of the entire database) completely locally with zero OOM (Out Of Memory) limits on basic workflows.
GPU Specifications & Affiliate Comparison
This table lists prices, power draws, and custom links based on real-time hardware recommendations.
| GPU Model | VRAM Capacity | Est. Price | Wattage Draw | Value Index | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | 12 GB | $795.07 | 285W | 1.51 | Check Price 🛒 |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 | 12 GB | $535.75 | 200W | 2.24 | Check Price 🛒 |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 | 12 GB | $284.15 | 170W | 4.22 | Check Price 🛒 |
Detailed Hardware Analysis
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
12GB VRAMStable Diffusion XL (SDXL), Stable Diffusion 1.5, Pony Diffusion
FLUX.1 Schnell (FP8/NF4), Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
12GB VRAMStable Diffusion XL (SDXL), Stable Diffusion 1.5, Pony Diffusion
FLUX.1 Schnell (FP8/NF4), Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12GB VRAMStable Diffusion XL (SDXL), Stable Diffusion 1.5, Pony Diffusion
FLUX.1 Schnell (FP8/NF4), Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium