Cheapest 12GB graphics cards in the UK
On 2026-10-16, the cheapest 12GB card per GB of VRAM at the UK shops we track (AWD-IT, Box, Laptops Direct, Novatech, Scan) was the RTX 3060 12GB at £352.99 (£29.42 per GB). Prices are the lowest listed new price on the shops' category pages; stock isn't verified. EU shops are sometimes cheaper before import costs: see all GPU deals.
| # | Card | VRAM | Lowest new | £/GB | Biggest model (Q4, est.) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 12 GB | £352.99 Tracking since 16 Oct 2026 | £29.42 | Phi-4 14B | Box 2026-10-16 21:53 |
| 2 |  RTX 5070 PALIT NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 INFINITY 3 OC 12GB GDDR7 Ray-Tracing Graphics Card, DLSS 4, 🔔 Alert me | 12 GB | £719.99 Tracking since 16 Oct 2026 | £60.00 | Phi-4 14B | Scan 2026-10-16 21:51 |
FAQ
What is the cheapest 12GB GPU in the UK right now?
On 2026-10-16 it was the RTX 3060 12GB at £352.99 from Box (ASUS GeForce RTX 3060 DUAL V2 12GB OC Graphics Card). Prices change often, so check the retailer before buying.
What AI models can a 12GB GPU run?
By our estimate (GGUF file size ×1.1 + 1 GB for about 4k context), 12GB fits up to Phi-4 14B at Q4_K_M and Qwen3 8B at Q8_0. Longer context needs more memory.
Why rank by price per GB of VRAM?
For running local AI models, VRAM decides which models load at all. Price per GB shows how much memory you get for your money; speed also depends on memory bandwidth and software support (NVIDIA CUDA is the most widely supported).
Why aren't Arc B580 listed with prices?
We didn't find a current new listing for them at the UK shops we track. They are mostly sold used; we'll show used UK prices once we connect eBay's official API.
Data: live listings from UK: AWD-IT, Box, Laptops Direct, Novatech, Scan; EU: Alternate, Caseking, Coolblue, LDLC (checked 2026-10-16, hourly price history), NVIDIA/TechPowerUp specs, Hugging Face GGUF sizes. Model fit is an estimate. All GPU deals · All laptops · RAM · SSDs · CPUs · All models