Gemma 3 12B on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB can run Gemma 3 12B at 18 tok/s at Q3_K_M, though performance is marginal. Consider a higher-end GPU for better results.
Model Size
12.2B
Device VRAM
8 GB
Bandwidth
272 GB/s
Quantizations Tested
1
Performance by Quantization
Each row shows Gemma 3 12B performance at a different quality level on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB.
| Quantization | Speed | TTFT | Fits in VRAM | Rating | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3_K_M | 18 tok/s | 380ms | ✓ Yes | Marginal | estimated |
Notes
Q3_K_M
12.2B model. Q3_K_M barely fits. Marginal quality but usable.
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 4060 8GB
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB has 8 GB at 272 GB/s. Street price: $289.
See all models NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB can run →Source: Q3_K_M 5.7GB fits in 8GB. Quality loss at Q3 (2026-03-15)
Data last updated: 2026-03-15