Qwen Image 2512
Qwen-Image-2512 is an image generation model from Alibaba’s Tongyi Lab. It supports workflows involving portraits, text in images and composed scenes. Review spelling, anatomy and layout in generated results.
- GPU tier
- GPU High VRAM (A6000)
- Estimated customer rate
- $0.72/hr
- VRAM
- 48GB
- Template
- comfyui-qwen-image-2512
Z Image Turbo
Z Image Turbo is a distilled image generation model from Alibaba Tongyi. It can be used for image variations, prototyping and batch workflows. Generation time depends on the GPU, resolution and settings.
- GPU tier
- GPU Efficient (L4)
- Estimated customer rate
- $0.66/hr
- VRAM
- 24GB
- Template
- comfyui-zimage
Deployment facts
| Factor | Qwen Image 2512 | Z Image Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Model family | qwen-image | z-image |
| Variant | 2512 (Latest) | Turbo |
| Type | image | image |
| Deployment template | comfyui-qwen-image-2512 | comfyui-zimage |
| GPU tier | GPU High VRAM (A6000) | GPU Efficient (L4) |
| GPU | NVIDIA RTX A6000 | NVIDIA L4 |
| VRAM | 48GB | 24GB |
| vCPU / RAM / disk | 9 vCPU / 50GB RAM / 200GB disk | 12 vCPU / 50GB RAM / 200GB disk |
| Estimated customer rate | $0.72/hr | $0.66/hr |
| Estimated 730-hour month | $522/mo | $484/mo |
| Paid launch | Available; review setup before launch | Available; review setup before launch |
Estimates use the same rate as the model catalog, including configured disk and the ModelPilot service fee. GPU time is billed during startup and while allocated. Configuration changes and retained storage can affect your total; review the launch details before paying.
Cost scenarios
| Usage level | Hours/mo | Qwen Image 2512 | Z Image Turbo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prototype | 40 | $28.60 | $26.52 |
| Part-time app | 160 | $114 | $106 |
| Always-on | 730 | $522 | $484 |
What this comparison covers
- Qwen Image 2512: 48GB GPU memory, estimated $0.72/hr including configured disk and the service fee.
- Z Image Turbo: 24GB GPU memory, estimated $0.66/hr including configured disk and the service fee.
- Review each template’s required input files, model downloads and manual setup steps before launching.
- Dedicated GPU time is billed during startup and while allocated. Retained storage can remain billable after stopping.
- These are deployment comparisons, not output-quality benchmarks. Test representative inputs and review the results for your project.
Configuration differences
| Factor | Qwen Image 2512 | Z Image Turbo | Lower cost or requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower estimated customer rate | $0.72/hr | $0.66/hr | Z Image Turbo |
| Lower VRAM requirement | 48GB | 24GB | Z Image Turbo |
| Cheaper always-on deployment | $522/mo | $484/mo | Z Image Turbo |
FAQ
Which is cheaper to run, Qwen Image 2512 or Z Image Turbo?
Z Image Turbo has the lower estimated customer rate at $0.66/hr, including configured disk and the ModelPilot service fee. Startup is billed; retained storage and configuration changes can affect your total.
Which uses less VRAM, Qwen Image 2512 or Z Image Turbo?
Z Image Turbo maps to the lower VRAM tier at 24GB in the current deployment recommendation.
Can both models run through ModelPilot?
Both have a deployment option in the catalog. Review each model's setup requirements, available GPU and estimated rate before launching. Output quality depends on the model, input and workflow.