The NVIDIA RTX 3060 12GB packs 12GB of GDDR6 with 360 GB/s of memory bandwidth, making it a capable option for running local AI models. Here is which models fit, how fast they run, and what quantisation gives the best balance of quality and speed.
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The NVIDIA RTX 3060 12GB has 12GB VRAM and 360 GB/s memory bandwidth, making it a capable option for running local AI models. This guide covers which LLMs fit, expected tok/s performance, and recommended settings.
See the full NVIDIA RTX 3060 12GB specs page for detailed specifications, all compatible models, and speed estimates. Current price: $329.