Architect's technical teardown: VRAM capacity, memory bandwidth, TDP, and AI throughput — compared head-to-head for local LLM workloads.
High-efficiency inference engine. 16GB of VRAM allows for local hosting of Llama 3 70B (distilled) and high-speed Qwen 2.5 workflows.
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 5070 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 16GB | 12GB |
| Memory Bandwidth | 896 GB/s | 360 GB/s |
| AI Throughput (TOPS) | 1406 | 102 |
| TDP (Power Draw) | 300W | 170W |
| Est. Price | $499.99 | $249.99 |