GPU comparison with benchmarksIn the gpu comparison between the ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660 and the Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus OC, we compare both the technical data and the benchmark results of the two graphics cards.
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GPUThe ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660 is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 and has 1408 texture shaders and 22 execution units. Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus OC is based on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, which has 3584 shaders and 28 execution units. |
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ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660 | GPU | Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus OC |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |
TU116-300-A1 | GPU Chip | GA106-300-A1 |
Turing | Architecture | Ampere |
22 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 28 |
1408 | Shader | 3584 |
48 | Render Output Units | 48 |
88 | Texture Units | 112 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 28 |
MemoryThe ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660 has 6 GB of graphics memory of the type GDDR5 and achieves a memory bandwidth of 192 GB/s. The Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus OC can access 12 GB GDDR6 graphics memory and thus achieves a memory bandwidth of 360 GB/s. |
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6 GB | Memory Size | 12 GB |
GDDR5 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
2.000 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.875 GHz |
8.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 15.0 Gbps |
192 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 360 GB/s |
192 bit | Memory Interface | 192 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660 clocks in the base with up to 1.530 GHz. The base frequency of the Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus OC is 1.320 GHz. |
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1.530 GHz | Base Clock | 1.320 GHz |
1.815 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.807 GHz |
1.79 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | 1.78 GHz |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660 is 120 W. The graphics card is supplied with energy via the 1 x 8-Pin connector. The Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus OC has a TDP of 170 W and is supplied with the required energy via 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors. |
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120 W | TDP | 170 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max | 93 °C |
1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660 has a total of 3 Axial fans. The Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus OC has 1 Axial fans to cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
3 x 80 mm | Fan 1 | 1 x 100 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | 39 dB |
ConnectivityIn the connectivity category, we recorded the number of ports on a graphics card. A total of 3 screens can be connected to the ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660. The Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus OC supports a maximum of 4 screens. |
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3 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.2 | HDCP-Version | 2.3 |
1x HDMI v2.0b | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.1 |
1x DP v1.4 | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4a |
1 | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetThe ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660 supports a maximum resolution of 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum resolution of the Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus OC is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_1 | DirectX | 12_2 (Ultimate) |
No | Raytracing | Yes |
Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
No LED lighting | LED | Addressable LED |
Supported Video CodecsThe support and acceleration of certain video codecs directly in the graphics card reduces the load when playing or creating videos. |
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Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC | Decode / Encode |
No | AV1 | Decode |
Decode | VP8 | Decode |
Decode | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660 is 264 mm long, 130 mm high and 55 mm wide. The Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus OC is 170 mm long, 125 mm high and -- wide. |
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264 mm | Length | 170 mm |
130 mm | Height | 125 mm |
55 mm | Width | -- |
3 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | -- |
PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660 was released in Q1/2019 at a price of 219 $ (Reference). The Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus OC was introduced in Q1/2021 at a price of 399 $. |
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TUF3-GTX1660-6G-GAMING | Part-no | NE63060S19K9-190AE |
Q1/2019 | Release date | Q1/2021 |
219 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 399 $ |
12 nm | Structure size | 8 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660
6 GB GDDR5 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660
6 GB GDDR5 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660
6 GB GDDR5 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660
6 GB GDDR5 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660
6 GB GDDR5 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660
6 GB GDDR5 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660
6 GB GDDR5 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660
6 GB GDDR5 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660
6 GB GDDR5 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus OC
12 GB GDDR6 |