FLUX.1 Dev VRAM Requirements
FLUX.1 dev needs about 27.4GB; the cheapest PC that runs it comfortably is Framework Desktop at $1,959.
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What FLUX.1 dev asks of a PC
FLUX.1 dev is an image model with 12B parameters. It needs 27.4GB, weights size plus overhead; the card states no VRAM figure.
19 tracked PCs with a verified price run FLUX.1 dev comfortably and 9 run it with limits. The cheapest comfortable option by type is laptop: HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 at $2,799.99; mini PC: GMKtec EVO-X2 at $2,199.99; desktop: Framework Desktop at $1,959; workstation: Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Ultra (RTX PRO 4500) at $2,029.99.
Memory requirements for FLUX.1 dev
27.4GB, weights size plus overhead; the card states no VRAM figure
- Parameters
- 12B
- Source
- Model card
Best PC for FLUX.1 dev
Lenovo ThinkStation PGX: the highest AIPC Score among the PCs that run it comfortably, at $5,859.
Cheapest PCs that run FLUX.1 dev comfortably
| # | System | Type | AI Memory | GPU/NPU | AI Score | Price | Verified | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Framework Desktop | Desktop | 48GB | Radeon 8060S (40 CU) | 34.9 | Price awaiting re-verification | Check Price at Framework → | |
| 2 |  Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Ultra (RTX PRO 4500) | Workstation | 32GB | RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell | 39.5 | $2,029.99 | View Deal on Amazon → | |
| 3 |  GMKtec EVO-X2 | Mini PC | 48GB | Radeon 8060S | 33.2 | $2,199.99 | View Deal on Amazon → | |
| 4 |  ASUS ROG G700 (RTX 5090) | Desktop | 32GB | GeForce RTX 5090 | 51.2 | $2,399 | View Deal on Amazon → | |
| 5 |  GEEKOM A9 Mega | Mini PC | 48GB | Radeon 8060S | 33.1 | $2,399 | View Deal on Amazon → |
Cheapest PCs that run FLUX.1 dev with limitations
| # | System | Type | AI Memory | GPU/NPU | AI Score | Price | Verified | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Framework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max 385) | Desktop | 24GB | Radeon 8050S | 26.3 | Price awaiting re-verification | Check Price at Framework → | |
| 2 |  ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Laptop | 24GB | Radeon 8060S | 26.5 | $2,030.99 | View Deal on Amazon → | |
| 3 |  Apple Mac Studio (M5 Max) | Desktop | 27GB | Apple M5 Max 40-core GPU | 28.3 | $2,299 | View Deal on Amazon → |