# GeForce RTX 3060 12GB (used) for local AI

URL: https://insidethemachine.ai/machines/rtx-3060-12gb
Type: NVIDIA graphics card. Chip: RTX 3060 12GB (used). Memory: vram, options 12 GB. Bandwidth: 360 GB/s. Spec source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Nvidia_graphics_processing_units (2026-10-15).
Price: from about $300 (2026-10-02, approximate). Status: used.

## Which models fit

| memory GB | usable GB | models that fit | best 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 11 | 36 | K2 Horizon 7B (8.6 GB), Qwen3.5 9B (9.6 GB), Qwen3.5 4B (5.8 GB) |

## Published speeds

None found yet.

Notes: Bandwidth = 15 Gbps × 192-bit = 360 GB/s (Wikipedia row lists 15.0 GT/s; its bandwidth cell shows 336, which is inconsistent). New units ~$440 at Micro Center per rtx.live.

## Questions

**What is the best local LLM for the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB (used)?**
With 12 GB, K2 Horizon 7B (needs 8.6 GB, AA 20.6). 36 of 124 models fit.

**How much does the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB (used) cost?**
From about $300 (as of 2026-10-02). 2026 prices are inflated by the memory-chip shortage; check before buying.