GoogleGemma 3 4B on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
Yes — RTX 3060 12GB runs Gemma 3 4B excellently at Q5_K_M — 55 tok/s. 12 GB VRAM with plenty of headroom.
Model Size
4.3B
Device VRAM
12 GB
Bandwidth
360 GB/s
Quantization
Q5_K_M
Performance by Quantization
OwnRig currently has one published compatibility entry for Gemma 3 4B on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB at Q5_K_M. This is the best supported pairing we can stand behind today.
| Quantization | Speed | TTFT | Fits in VRAM | Rating | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q5_K_M | 55 tok/s | 110ms | ✓ Yes | Excellent | estimated |
Notes
Q5_K_M
4B model runs very fast on 12GB. Minimal VRAM footprint.
About Gemma 3 4B
Gemma 3 4B (4.3B) is a chat, coding model. Compact Gemma 3 model for chat and light coding on low-VRAM hardware.
View all Gemma 3 4B 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.