ComfyUI Smart Scaler
A package for intelligent image scaling, aspect ratio adjustments, metadata extraction, and video frame processing for Wan 2.1 vid2vid/img2vid workflows with Pony/SDXL models.
Quick Technical Summary: ComfyUI Smart Scaler
- Base VRAM Footprint:
- 8192 MB (12 GB Tier)
- Primary Dependencies:
- numpy>=1.24.0, pillow>=9.0.0, torch>=2.0.0
- Min PyTorch / CUDA:
- PyTorch 2.0.0 | CUDA 12.1+
- GitHub Repository:
- https://github.com/babydjac/comfyui-smart-scaler
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How much VRAM does ComfyUI Smart Scaler require?
Direct Answer: The ComfyUI node ComfyUI Smart Scaler requires a minimum base VRAM of 8192MB and is optimized for GPUs with at least 12GB of VRAM. Low VRAM mode is not supported for this node.
- Base VRAM:
- 8192MB (8.0GB)
- Recommended GPU:
- 12GB+ VRAM
- Low VRAM Mode:
- ✗ Not supported
- Estimation Confidence:
- HIGH
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- GeForce RTX 3060 12GB (Budget 12GB Upgrade)──► Used: $209.62View eBay ↗
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Interactive VRAM Compatibility Estimator
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- Card Purchase Price:
- $540.00
- Active Wattage Draw:
- 200 Watts
- Annual Electric Cost:
- $0.00
Rent GPU On-Demand
- Estimated Cloud Rate:
- $0.22 / hr
- Weekly Cloud Billing:
- $0.00
- Annual Cost (Equivalent):
- $0.00
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What Python packages are required for ComfyUI Smart Scaler?
Direct Answer: Running ComfyUI Smart Scaler requires installing the following Python package dependencies: numpy>=1.24.0, pillow>=9.0.0, torch>=2.0.0. This node specifically requires PyTorch version 2.0.0 or newer.
numpy>=1.24.0
pillow>=9.0.0
torch>=2.0.0Interactive Setup & Dependency Resolver
# Loading command...Special Environment Requirements:
Requires PyTorch version 2.0.0+.
# Loading PyTorch command...Compatible Foundations
This node is verified to support or optimize workflows for the following foundation model families:
Frequently Asked Questions
How much VRAM does ComfyUI Smart Scaler require?
ComfyUI Smart Scaler requires a minimum of 8192MB (8.0GB) of VRAM for base operation. For optimal performance, a GPU with at least 12GB of VRAM is recommended. Low VRAM mode is not supported for this node.
Can I run ComfyUI Smart Scaler on an RTX 3060, RTX 4070, or RTX 4090?
✅ RTX 3060 (12GB): Yes, fully compatible with 2.8GB headroom. ✅ RTX 4070 (12GB): Yes, fully compatible with 2.8GB headroom. ✅ RTX 4070 Ti (16GB): Yes, fully compatible with 6.4GB headroom. ✅ RTX 4090 (24GB): Yes, fully compatible with 13.6GB headroom
How much VRAM does ComfyUI Smart Scaler take on an RTX 3060 vs RTX 4090?
On an RTX 3060 (12GB VRAM), ComfyUI Smart Scaler runs smoothly on an RTX 3060 (12GB) with 2.8GB of headroom. This is sufficient to run the node alongside standard SD 1.5 and SDXL workflows in full precision. On an RTX 4090 (24GB VRAM), the node runs with extreme headroom on an RTX 4090 (24GB) with 13.6GB of dedicated headroom. This allows you to combine the node with massive models (like FLUX.1 Dev, Schnell, or Hunyuan Video) in full precision (FP16) without any offload flags.
What PyTorch version does ComfyUI Smart Scaler need?
ComfyUI Smart Scaler requires the following PyTorch-related packages: torch>=2.0.0. Ensure your ComfyUI environment has these installed. Ensure your PyTorch installation matches your CUDA version (use torch.version.cuda to check).
What Python packages are required for ComfyUI Smart Scaler?
To run ComfyUI Smart Scaler, you need to install: numpy>=1.24.0, pillow>=9.0.0, torch>=2.0.0. You can install these using pip or add them to your requirements.txt file.
How do I install ComfyUI Smart Scaler in ComfyUI?
To install ComfyUI Smart Scaler: (1) Navigate to your ComfyUI/custom_nodes directory, (2) Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/babydjac/comfyui-smart-scaler, (3) Install dependencies: pip install -r requirements.txt (if present), (4) Restart ComfyUI. Alternatively, use ComfyUI Manager for one-click installation.