Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB
RTX 4060 8GB cannot run Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large. 8 GB VRAM is insufficient at any quantization level.
Model Size
8.1B
Device VRAM
8 GB
Bandwidth
272 GB/s
Quantization
Q8_0
Performance by Quantization
OwnRig currently has one published compatibility entry for Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB at Q8_0. This pairing has limitations — check the rating and notes below.
| Quantization | Speed | TTFT | Fits in VRAM | Rating | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q8_0 | – | – | ✗ Offload | Not viable | estimated |
Notes
Q8_0
Q8_0 needs 9GB, FP16 needs 12.5GB. 8GB insufficient.
About Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large
Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large (8.1B) is a image gen model. Latest Stable Diffusion architecture with significantly improved prompt adherence, typography, and composition over SDXL. Higher VRAM requirement (12GB+ at FP16) but produces noticeably better images. The current standard for local image generation.
View all Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large 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 →Estimate method: Q8_0 9GB exceeds 8GB. FP16 12.5GB doesn't fit. Reference hardware source: github.com (2026-03-15)
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.