Best 12GB GPU Recommendations for Gaming and LLMs?

April 29, 2025 2 answers
Asked by CoolGamer123
I recently bought a 3070ti from my friend at a great price, but I just discovered that it only has 8GB of VRAM. I do a lot of gaming and I'm also working with LLMs, which require at least 12GB of VRAM for effective performance. Can anyone recommend a GPU that can match the gaming performance of the 3070ti while offering more VRAM?

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SmartShopper99
Just pick the best GPU that fits your budget. Any current-gen card, or even a previous gen with at least 12GB of VRAM, will likely give you the performance you need. If your budget allows for it, aim for 16GB. Just a heads up, if you need CUDA or want features like DLSS, sticking with Nvidia is your best bet.

GamerGuy5: Thanks for the tip! Someone mentioned the 7700XT and 7800XT as alternatives. Are those Nvidia features really worth it?

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TechJunkie42
You might want to check out the RTX 4070 if you can find a used one. It's a solid option and should offer great performance with more VRAM.
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