Stable Diffusion 3 Models by Stability AI
3 models2024
Capabilities
MultimodalAll models
About
Stability AI's third-generation Stable Diffusion family, built on Multimodal Diffusion Transformer (MMDiT) architecture. The SD 3.5 series includes Medium (2.5B), Large (8.1B), and Large Turbo variants, offering a balance of consumer-hardware accessibility and professional-grade quality. Open-source under the Stability AI Community License.
Current Variants
Use-when guidance is based on each model's tracked capabilities, context window, release date, and replacement status.
3 in view
Stable Diffusion 3.5 MediumCurrent
Use when the workload needs image generation, 2.5B parameters, and multimodal inputs.
2024-10image generation2.5B parametersmultimodal inputs
Stable Diffusion 3.5 LargeCurrent
Use when the workload needs image generation, 8.1B parameters, and multimodal inputs.
2024-10image generation8.1B parametersmultimodal inputs
Use when the workload needs image generation, 8.1B parameters, and multimodal inputs.
2024-10image generation8.1B parametersmultimodal inputs
| Model | Use when | Released | Signals | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium | Use when the workload needs image generation, 2.5B parameters, and multimodal inputs. | 2024-10 | image generation2.5B parametersmultimodal inputs | Current |
| Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large | Use when the workload needs image generation, 8.1B parameters, and multimodal inputs. | 2024-10 | image generation8.1B parametersmultimodal inputs | Current |
| Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large Turbo | Use when the workload needs image generation, 8.1B parameters, and multimodal inputs. | 2024-10 | image generation8.1B parametersmultimodal inputs | Current |
Release Timeline
1 release group2024-10
3 current
Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large
Currentimage generation8.1B parametersmultimodal inputs
Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large Turbo
Currentimage generation8.1B parametersmultimodal inputs
Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium
Currentimage generation2.5B parametersmultimodal inputs
Specifications(3 models)
| Model | Released | Parameters | Multimodal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium | 2024-10 | 2.5B | Yes |
| Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large | 2024-10 | 8.1B | Yes |
| Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large Turbo | 2024-10 | 8.1B | Yes |
Available From(1 provider)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Stable Diffusion 3 used for?
- Stable Diffusion 3 is used for image generation and vision and multimodal work. The family description and listed model capabilities point to those workloads as the best fit.
- How does Stable Diffusion 3 compare to Stable Virtual Assistant?
- Stable Diffusion 3 by Stability AI is strongest where you need image generation, while Stable Virtual Assistant by Stability AI is the closest related family to check for adjacent model selection. Stable Diffusion 3 has 3 listed variants, so compare the specs and pricing tables before choosing a production model.
- Which Stable Diffusion 3 model should I use?
- If price is the main constraint, use the pricing table first because Stable Diffusion 3 does not have complete provider pricing in the local data. For the most capable/latest local choice, evaluate Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium with multimodal inputs.
