GoogleGemma 3 12B on NVIDIA RTX 4060 Laptop (40-60W)
RTX 4060 Laptop (40-60W) runs Gemma 3 12B at Q3_K_M — 11 tok/s. Usable on 8 GB VRAM — see full quantization options below.
Model Size
12.2B
Device VRAM
8 GB
Bandwidth
256 GB/s
Quantization
Q3_K_M
Performance by Quantization
OwnRig currently has one published compatibility entry for Gemma 3 12B on NVIDIA RTX 4060 Laptop (40-60W) at Q3_K_M. This is the best supported pairing we can stand behind today.
| Quantization | Speed | TTFT | Fits in VRAM | Rating | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3_K_M | 11 tok/s | 633ms | ✓ Yes | Acceptable | estimated |
Notes
Q3_K_M
Sustained post-thermal-throttle performance. TDP-capped laptop variant.
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 RTX 4060 Laptop (40-60W)
NVIDIA RTX 4060 Laptop (40-60W) has 8 GB at 256 GB/s. Street price: $0.
See all models NVIDIA RTX 4060 Laptop (40-60W) can run →Estimate method: Community laptop benchmarks and thermal throttle reports. Reference hardware source: reddit.com (2026-03-14)
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.