HiDream Fast 2K Image Generation
About a year ago, HiDream looked like it had the potential to be a real Flux killer, or at least a serious contender, but it never really seemed to take off the way some of us expected. Now it looks like it may be stepping back onto the scene, and this time it is bringing something pretty exciting to the table.
What really got my attention is the speed. On my 4090, I’m seeing roughly 2K image generation in around 20 seconds using the default dev-fp8 setup. That is fast enough to make this feel fun in a real hobbyist sense. You can sit down, try ideas, iterate quickly, and actually enjoy the process instead of waiting around forever.
And it is not just about speed. The model has a strong overall look, good composition, and a nice sense of scene structure. It feels like one of those models that could end up being genuinely useful for people who want good results locally without turning every prompt into a science project.
The GGF Model Manager includes the older HiDream as well, so you can experiment with both versions and compare for yourself. There are custom nodes involved, but the manager takes care of that for you. It works with both ComfyUI Portable and a manual / GGF set up, so you are covered either way.
FREE FOR ALL FARM HAND MEMBERS.
How to Set Up
- Extract the download to the same folder as ComfyUI
- Double click the Model Manager
- The workflow will be downloaded automatically
- The workflow will also download the model for you
- Start with the default dev-fp8 workflow for the easiest setup
Included Features
- Fast local HiDream image generation
- Roughly 2K image generation in around 20 seconds on a 4090
- Default dev-fp8 workflow for an easy starting point
- Older HiDream included for comparison and experimentation
- Automatic workflow download through the GGF Model Manager
- Custom node handling through the manager
- Works with ComfyUI Portable and manual / GGF ComfyUI sets up
Requirements
- Windows 10 or Windows 11
- NVIDIA GPU recommended
- ComfyUI Portable or manual / GGF ComfyUI set up
- Setup must be extracted to the same folder as ComfyUI
- Internet connection required for the initial model download
Notes
- The first launch may have an initial lag while the model downloads
- The default workflow is set to dev-fp8
- The workflow handles the model download for you
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