Best GPU for Wan 2.1 T2V 14B (video) (2026)
The cheapest GPU that runs Wan 2.1 T2V 14B (video) at 4-bit (Q4) is the Arc A770 16GB (16 GB), currently about $342 (used, GPU Sold, 2026-11-10). Wan 2.1 T2V 14B (video) needs roughly 14.9 GB of VRAM at Q4. Don't want to buy? Rent a GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB that fits it from $0.095/hr (Vast.ai).
Prices updated Nov 12, 2026 · model on Hugging FaceCheapest card that fits, by quantization
| Quant | VRAM needed | Cheapest GPU that fits | Price | Speed | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 | 14.9 GB | Arc A770 16GB16 GB | $342 usedGPU Sold · 2026-11-10 | n/a | Check priceused · eBayor new on Amazon |
| Q8 | 20.9 GB | Radeon RX 7900 XTX24 GB | $1,200 usedGPU Sold · 2026-11-10 | n/a | Check priceused · eBayor new on Amazon |
| FP16 | 33.4 GB | RTX A600048 GBor rent one from $0.33/hrRunpod | $4,470 usedGPU Sold · 2026-11-10 | n/a | Check priceused · eBayor new on Amazon |
Image/video speed is compute-bound and not estimated. 480p (832x480), 81 frames, batch 1. UMT5-XXL text encoder assumed offloaded. 720p needs noticeably more. Context for text models: 8K tokens. Model specs: 14.3B parameters (from Hugging Face metadata, fetched 2026-10-18).
Or rent a GPU for Wan 2.1 T2V 14B (video)
| Quant | VRAM needed | Cheapest rentable GPU that fits | Price | Est. speed* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 | 14.9 GB | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB16 GB | $0.095/hrVast.ai · marketplace | n/a | Rent |
| Q8 | 20.9 GB | GeForce RTX 309024 GB | $0.14/hrVast.ai · marketplace | n/a | Rent |
| FP16 | 33.4 GB | RTX A600048 GB | $0.33/hrRunpod · Community Cloud | 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 14B (video) need?
About 15 GB at Q4, 21 GB at Q8, 33 GB at FP16 (480p (832x480), 81 frames, batch 1. UMT5-XXL text encoder assumed offloaded. 720p needs noticeably more.)
What is the best budget GPU for Wan 2.1 T2V 14B (video)?
Arc A770 16GB is the cheapest card in our tracker that fits it at Q4.
Can I rent a GPU to run Wan 2.1 T2V 14B (video) instead?
Yes. The cheapest single rented GPU with enough VRAM for Q4 we found was a GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB at $0.10/hour on Vast.ai (2026-11-12). Marketplace prices change constantly.
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