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Best GPU for Wan 2.1 T2V 1.3B (video) (2026)

The cheapest GPU that runs Wan 2.1 T2V 1.3B (video) at 4-bit (Q4) is the Arc B580 (12 GB), currently about $330 (new, VideoCardPrices (Newegg), 2026-11-12). Wan 2.1 T2V 1.3B (video) needs roughly 4.6 GB of VRAM at Q4. Don't want to buy? Rent a GeForce RTX 3060 12GB that fits it from $0.056/hr (Vast.ai).

Prices updated Nov 12, 2026 · model on Hugging Face

Cheapest card that fits, by quantization

Quant	VRAM needed	Cheapest GPU that fits	Price	Speed	Shop
Q4	4.6 GB	Arc B58012 GB	$330 newVideoCardPrices (Newegg) · 2026-11-12	n/a	Check pricenew · Amazon or used on eBay
Q8	5.2 GB	Arc B58012 GB	$330 newVideoCardPrices (Newegg) · 2026-11-12	n/a	Check pricenew · Amazon or used on eBay
FP16	6.4 GB	Arc B58012 GB	$330 newVideoCardPrices (Newegg) · 2026-11-12	n/a	Check pricenew · Amazon or used on eBay

Image/video speed is compute-bound and not estimated. 480p, 81 frames, batch 1. UMT5-XXL text encoder assumed offloaded. Context for text models: 8K tokens. Model specs: 1.4B parameters (from Hugging Face metadata, fetched 2026-10-18).

Or rent a GPU for Wan 2.1 T2V 1.3B (video)

Quant	VRAM needed	Cheapest rentable GPU that fits	Price	Est. speed*
Q4	4.6 GB	GeForce RTX 3060 12GB12 GB	$0.056/hrVast.ai · marketplace	n/a	Rent
Q8	5.2 GB	GeForce RTX 3060 12GB12 GB	$0.056/hrVast.ai · marketplace	n/a	Rent
FP16	6.4 GB	GeForce RTX 3060 12GB12 GB	$0.056/hrVast.ai · marketplace	n/a	Rent

Cheapest on-demand hourly prices found 2026-11-12 05:55 ET. Marketplace prices move by the minute. Compare all rental prices and the buy-vs-rent break-even →

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FAQ

How much VRAM does Wan 2.1 T2V 1.3B (video) need?

About 5 GB at Q4, 5 GB at Q8, 6 GB at FP16 (480p, 81 frames, batch 1. UMT5-XXL text encoder assumed offloaded.)

What is the best budget GPU for Wan 2.1 T2V 1.3B (video)?

Arc B580 is the cheapest card in our tracker that fits it at Q4.

Can I rent a GPU to run Wan 2.1 T2V 1.3B (video) instead?

Yes. The cheapest single rented GPU with enough VRAM for Q4 we found was a GeForce RTX 3060 12GB at $0.06/hour on Vast.ai (2026-11-12). Marketplace prices change constantly.

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