GoogleGemma 3 12B on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
Yes — RTX 3060 12GB handles Gemma 3 12B well at Q4_K_M — 32 tok/s. Solid daily-driver performance on 12 GB VRAM.
Model Size
12.2B
Device VRAM
12 GB
Bandwidth
360 GB/s
Quantization
Q4_K_M
Performance by Quantization
OwnRig currently has one published compatibility entry for Gemma 3 12B on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB at Q4_K_M. This is the best supported pairing we can stand behind today.
| Quantization | Speed | TTFT | Fits in VRAM | Rating | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4_K_M | 32 tok/s | 200ms | ✓ Yes | Good | estimated |
Notes
Q4_K_M
12B at Q4 fits on 12GB. Good balance for budget builds.
About Gemma 3 12B
Gemma 3 12B (12.2B) is a chat, coding, multi-purpose model. Google's efficient 12B model with chat and coding support.
View all Gemma 3 12B hardware options →About NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB has 12 GB at 360 GB/s. Street price: $269.
See all models NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB can run →Builds with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
Estimate method: Community benchmarks and estimated performance. Reference hardware source: github.com (2026-03-01)
Performance varies by driver version, inference engine, quantization method, context length, and system configuration. Figures shown are estimates based on community benchmarks and may not reflect your exact setup. Product names are trademarks of their respective owners. OwnRig is independent and not affiliated with any hardware or AI model provider.