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Is the RTX 3060 12GB still worth buying for local AI? Yes, if it's the 12GB card and the price is right
The 3060 12GB is still the cheapest way to get 12GB of VRAM on CUDA, and it runs 8B and 14B models at a usable speed. But used prices have climbed to near its launch price. What it runs, what it costs on Nov 3, 2026, and when a different card or an hourly rental makes more sense.
Aliteq Team · · 8 min