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Stable Cascade

by Stability AI

8.8
KYI Score

Three-stage cascaded diffusion model with exceptional quality and efficiency.

IMAGEStability AI LicenseFREE6.6B
Official WebsiteHugging Face

Quick Facts

Model Size
6.6B
Context Length
N/A
Release Date
Feb 2024
License
Stability AI License
Provider
Stability AI
KYI Score
8.8/10

Best For

→Professional art
→High-quality generation
→Fine-tuning
→Research

Performance Metrics

Speed

7/10

Quality

9/10

Cost Efficiency

8/10

Specifications

Parameters
6.6B
License
Stability AI License
Pricing
free
Release Date
February 12, 2024
Category
image

Key Features

Cascaded architectureHigh qualityEfficientFast training

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓Excellent quality
  • ✓Efficient architecture
  • ✓Fast training
  • ✓Innovative

Cons

  • !Restrictive license
  • !Complex setup
  • !Newer model

Ideal Use Cases

Professional art

High-quality generation

Fine-tuning

Research

Stable Cascade FAQ

What is Stable Cascade best used for?

Stable Cascade excels at Professional art, High-quality generation, Fine-tuning. Excellent quality, making it ideal for production applications requiring image capabilities.

How does Stable Cascade compare to other models?

Stable Cascade has a KYI score of 8.8/10, with 6.6B parameters. It offers excellent quality and efficient architecture. Check our comparison pages for detailed benchmarks.

What are the system requirements for Stable Cascade?

Stable Cascade with 6.6B requires appropriate GPU memory. Smaller quantized versions can run on consumer hardware, while full precision models need enterprise GPUs. Context length is variable.

Is Stable Cascade free to use?

Yes, Stable Cascade 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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