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Krea2 Turbo Distill LoRA achieves 8-step parity in 4 steps with new checkpoint

A new checkpoint, chk42K, has been released for the Krea2 Turbo Distill LoRA, significantly improving texture and detail to match the performance of an 8-step teacher model with only 4 steps. This update introduces prompt-aware training, ensuring better adherence to user prompts, and expands the trained resolutions up to 1440x1440. The LoRA is designed for easy integration into existing workflows, requiring no custom nodes or code modifications. AI

IMPACT Enhances image generation efficiency by reducing steps required for high-quality output, potentially speeding up workflows for AI artists and developers.

RANK_REASON Release of a new checkpoint for a LoRA model, which is a tool/component for image generation models.

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Krea2 Turbo Distill LoRA achieves 8-step parity in 4 steps with new checkpoint

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  1. r/StableDiffusion TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/TimeTruth2490 ·

    Krea2 Turbo Distill 4 step LoRA - new checkpoint (chk42K) released (texture and detail now at 8-step teacher parity, prompt-aware training added, NF4 fully retired for full-int8 training, 1440×1440 now a trained resolution)

    <table> <tr><td> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/StableDiffusion/comments/1w496og/krea2_turbo_distill_4_step_lora_new_checkpoint/"> <img alt="Krea2 Turbo Distill 4 step LoRA - new checkpoint (chk42K) released (texture and detail now at 8-step teacher parity, prompt-aware traini…