Architect's technical teardown: VRAM capacity, memory bandwidth, TDP, and AI throughput — compared head-to-head for local LLM workloads.
Reliable 16GB VRAM performer. Great for high-speed inference on mid-sized language models and large-scale image generation.
The ultimate budget entry card. 12GB of VRAM provides the vital headroom needed for Llama 3 and Stable Diffusion at minimum cost.
| Metric | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Super | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 16GB | 12GB |
| Memory Bandwidth | 736 GB/s | 360 GB/s |
| AI Throughput (TOPS) | 836 | 102 |
| TDP (Power Draw) | 320W | 170W |
| Est. Price | $879.99 | $249.99 |