HiDream‑O1‑Dev vs Z‑Image Base Comparison

HiDream‑O1‑Dev vs Z‑Image Base comparison shows that HiDream‑O1‑Dev outperforms Z‑Image Base in many styles but still exhibits artifacts in certain cases. The benchmark used 1152×768 resolution, HiDream‑O1‑Dev BF16 with 28 steps and cfg 5.0, and Z‑Image Base with 25 steps and cfg 4.0. The author notes that the dev version of HiDream‑O1‑Dev produces more impressive results in most scenarios, yet the model can produce strange artifacts that may be fixed in a future release. The comparison includes a wide range of prompts from futuristic cityscapes to anime‑style scenes, demonstrating the models’ versatility. The post highlights that Z‑Image Base remains superior in a few styles, indicating that the two models have complementary strengths. The author suggests that users should experiment with both models to determine which works best for their specific use case. The discussion also points out that the dev version may need further tuning to eliminate artifacts.