NVIDIA RTX 3060 12GB - 12GB usable
An easy, efficient entry point for local AI when a fair used example is available.
Specifications
| Brand | NVIDIA |
|---|---|
| Model | RTX 3060 12GB |
| Usable VRAM | 12GB |
| Architecture | Ampere |
| CUDA / Stream Processors | 3,584 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 360 GB/s |
| TDP | 170W |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 13 |
Current Offers
Used from £300
Prices last updated:
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Lowest tracked offers by retailer
UK · GBP · Weekly since Aug 2026 · Shipping may be extra
- eBay £300 at 90-day high
About these prices
Each line is the lowest offer we tracked from that retailer at weekly snapshots, ending at today's offer. The condition can vary between snapshots (new, used, or unrecorded for older ones). eBay prices exclude shipping.
Weekly offers table
| Date | eBay |
|---|---|
| Today, Nov 3, 2026 | £299.97 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | £260.00 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | £276.30 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | £182.70 |
| Oct 2, 2026 | £210.00 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | £245.10 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | £259.80 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | £249.26 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | £219.10 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | £195.00 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | £219.10 |
| Aug 21, 2026 | £187.90 |
For AI / LLM Use
Entry-level for local AI. Handles 7B-8B models well. Slower generation, usable but not snappy.
What Models Can It Run?
- 14B Q4_K_M, 7B full precision
- 7B Q6_K, 14B Q3_K (tight)
- 7B Q4_K_M only
Estimated Performance
Generation: ~27 tokens/sec
Prefill: ~232 tokens/sec
Recommended Quantisations
- Q4_K_M for 14B (tight fit)
- Q6_K or Q8 for 7B models
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Ampere architecture: broad CUDA software support
- Consumer card: easy to install, display output
- 12GB in a normal desktop card with display outputs
- Low setup friction and broad software support
Cons
- 12GB usable VRAM: may need quantization for 30B+ models
- Moderate memory bandwidth: not the fastest for inference
- 12GB limits larger models and long-context workloads
- Some used listings command an AI-driven VRAM premium
Community Verdict
- r/LocalLLaMA
Best entry point for local AI. 12GB handles 7B-8B models comfortably at a fraction of 3090 prices.
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