Best Budget 8GB Graphics Cards for Stable Diffusion
Find the best entry-level 8GB graphics cards that run Stable Diffusion 1.5, Pony, and SDXL workflows with medvram configurations.
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Introduction
If you are building an entry-level workstation or on a tight budget, an 8GB GPU runs Stable Diffusion 1.5 and Pony fine-tunes flawlessly, and can support SDXL with --medvram. Here is how they compare.
A GPU with 8GB VRAM runs 5,687 ComfyUI custom nodes (approx. 96% 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 3070 | 8 GB | $400.98 | 220W | 2.00 | Check Price 🛒 |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 | 8 GB | $303.50 | 115W | 2.64 | Check Price 🛒 |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 | 8 GB | $219.25 | 130W | 3.65 | Check Price 🛒 |
Detailed Hardware Analysis
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
8GB VRAMStable Diffusion 1.5, Pony Diffusion (SD1.5 fine-tunes), SDXL (with --medvram)
Stable Diffusion XL (Standard), FLUX.1 Schnell (GGUF/NF4 with --lowvram)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
8GB VRAMStable Diffusion 1.5, Pony Diffusion (SD1.5 fine-tunes), SDXL (with --medvram)
Stable Diffusion XL (Standard), FLUX.1 Schnell (GGUF/NF4 with --lowvram)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
8GB VRAMStable Diffusion 1.5, Pony Diffusion (SD1.5 fine-tunes), SDXL (with --medvram)
Stable Diffusion XL (Standard), FLUX.1 Schnell (GGUF/NF4 with --lowvram)