Whisper Large V3 on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB runs Whisper Large V3 excellently at Q5_K_M. This is a strong pairing.
Model Size
1.55B
Device VRAM
8 GB
Bandwidth
272 GB/s
Quantizations Tested
1
Performance by Quantization
Each row shows Whisper Large V3 performance at a different quality level on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB.
| Quantization | Speed | TTFT | Fits in VRAM | Rating | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q5_K_M | — | — | ✓ Yes | Excellent | estimated |
Notes
Q5_K_M
1.55B transcription model. Q5_K_M 1.5GB. Real-time transcription on 8GB.
About Whisper Large V3
Whisper Large V3 (1.55B) is a transcription model. OpenAI's best open speech-to-text model. Supports 99 languages. Near-human accuracy for English. Low VRAM requirements — runs on any GPU. Useful for builders who need voice-to-code or meeting transcription.
View all Whisper Large V3 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: Transcription model. Q5_K_M 1.5GB fits. Real-time capable (2026-03-15)
Data last updated: 2026-03-01