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SDXL Turbo

by Stability AI

8.3
KYI Score

Distilled SDXL model for real-time image generation with single-step inference.

IMAGEStability AI LicenseFREE2.6B
Official WebsiteHugging Face

Quick Facts

Model Size
2.6B
Context Length
N/A
Release Date
Nov 2023
License
Stability AI License
Provider
Stability AI
KYI Score
8.3/10

Best For

→Real-time applications
→Interactive tools
→Fast prototyping

Performance Metrics

Speed

10/10

Quality

7/10

Cost Efficiency

10/10

Specifications

Parameters
2.6B
License
Stability AI License
Pricing
free
Release Date
November 28, 2023
Category
image

Key Features

Real-time generationSingle-stepFastDistilled

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓Extremely fast
  • ✓Real-time capable
  • ✓Low latency
  • ✓Efficient

Cons

  • !Lower quality than SDXL
  • !Restrictive license
  • !Less control

Ideal Use Cases

Real-time applications

Interactive tools

Fast prototyping

SDXL Turbo FAQ

What is SDXL Turbo best used for?

SDXL Turbo excels at Real-time applications, Interactive tools, Fast prototyping. Extremely fast, making it ideal for production applications requiring image capabilities.

How does SDXL Turbo compare to other models?

SDXL Turbo has a KYI score of 8.3/10, with 2.6B parameters. It offers extremely fast and real-time capable. Check our comparison pages for detailed benchmarks.

What are the system requirements for SDXL Turbo?

SDXL Turbo with 2.6B requires appropriate GPU memory. Smaller quantized versions can run on consumer hardware, while full precision models need enterprise GPUs. Context length is variable.

Is SDXL Turbo free to use?

Yes, SDXL Turbo is free and licensed under Stability AI License. You can deploy it on your own infrastructure without usage fees or API costs, giving you full control over your AI deployment.

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