Gemma 3 12B on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB can run Gemma 3 12B at 28 tok/s at Q3_K_M, though performance is acceptable. Consider a higher-end GPU for better results.
Model Size
12.2B
Device VRAM
10 GB
Bandwidth
760 GB/s
Quantizations Tested
1
Performance by Quantization
Each row shows Gemma 3 12B performance at a different quality level on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB.
| Quantization | Speed | TTFT | Fits in VRAM | Rating | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3_K_M | 28 tok/s | 220ms | ✓ Yes | Acceptable | estimated |
Notes
Q3_K_M
Tight fit at Q3_K_M (~7.5GB). 760 GB/s helps despite compression.
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 3080 10GB
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB has 10 GB at 760 GB/s. Street price: $399.
See all models NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB can run →Source: Performance estimates based on model size and device bandwidth (2026-03-15)
Data last updated: 2026-03-15