Finding the VRAM Sweet Spot: A Benchmarking Approach for Video Models in ComfyUI
MoreColors185 · reddit · 2026-08-02
A developer using an RTX 4070 Ti SUPER (16GB) explores VRAM utilization when running video generation models like Wan/SCAIL-2 in ComfyUI. The author breaks down VRAM consumption into a static baseline (model weights, encoders) and dynamic computation (resolution, frame count, attention, temporary tensors).
Core Concept & Testing Plan
- Formula Estimation: Proposes separating VRAM into baseline + dynamic usage, attempting to roughly estimate dynamic load using a formula like Pixel Load = width × height × frames.
- Benchmarking Methodology: Plans to conduct 6–9 controlled tests varying resolution, frame count, and sampling steps to record peak VRAM and runtime. The goal is to derive a practical model to find the sweet spot between quality, generation time, and VRAM limits.
The author also seeks community advice on the most accurate way to measure actual VRAM usage, comparing the reliability of nvidia-smi, ComfyUI’s built-in reporting, and PyTorch's allocated/reserved memory metrics.
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