Gemma 3 12B on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB handles Gemma 3 12B well at 32 tok/s at Q4_K_M. A solid choice for this model.
Model Size
12.2B
Device VRAM
12 GB
Bandwidth
360 GB/s
Quantizations Tested
1
Performance by Quantization
Each row shows Gemma 3 12B performance at a different quality level on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB.
| 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 strong 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.
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Source: Community benchmarks and estimated performance (2026-03-01)
Data last updated: 2026-03-15