GPU comparison with benchmarksIn the gpu comparison between the ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER OC and the MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio 8G, 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 SUPER OC is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER and has 1408 texture shaders and 22 execution units. MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio 8G is based on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, which has 5888 shaders and 46 execution units. |
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ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER OC | GPU | MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio 8G |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 |
TU116-300-A1 | GPU Chip | GA104-300-A1 |
Turing | Architecture | Ampere |
22 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 46 |
1408 | Shader | 5888 |
48 | Render Output Units | 96 |
88 | Texture Units | 184 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 46 |
MemoryThe ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER OC has 6 GB of graphics memory of the type GDDR6 and achieves a memory bandwidth of 336 GB/s. The MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio 8G can access 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory and thus achieves a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s. |
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6 GB | Memory Size | 8 GB |
GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
1.750 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.750 GHz |
14.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 14.0 Gbps |
336 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 448 GB/s |
192 bit | Memory Interface | 256 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER OC clocks in the base with up to 1.530 GHz. The base frequency of the MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio 8G is 1.500 GHz. |
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1.530 GHz | Base Clock | 1.500 GHz |
1.860 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.830 GHz |
1.83 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER OC is 125 W. The graphics card is supplied with energy via the 1 x 8-Pin connector. The MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio 8G has a TDP of 240 W and is supplied with the required energy via 2 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors. |
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125 W | TDP | 240 W |
-- | TDP (up) | 250 W |
93 °C | Tjunction max | 93 °C |
1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 2 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER OC has a total of 3 Axial fans. The MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio 8G has 3 Axial fans to cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
3 x 80 mm | Fan 1 | 3 x 90 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | 35-37 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 SUPER OC. The MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio 8G 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 SUPER OC supports a maximum resolution of 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum resolution of the MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio 8G 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 | MSI Mystic Light |
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 SUPER OC is 264 mm long, 130 mm high and 55 mm wide. The MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio 8G is 323 mm long, 140 mm high and 56 mm wide. |
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264 mm | Length | 323 mm |
130 mm | Height | 140 mm |
55 mm | Width | 56 mm |
3 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 3 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | 1441 g |
PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER OC was released in Q4/2019 at a price of 229 $ (Reference). The MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio 8G was introduced in Q4/2020 at a price of 699 $. |
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TUF3-GTX1660S-O6G-GAMING | Part-no | -- |
Q4/2019 | Release date | Q4/2020 |
229 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 699 $ |
12 nm | Structure size | 8 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER OC
6 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER OC
6 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER OC
6 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER OC
6 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER OC
6 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER OC
6 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER OC
6 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER OC
6 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER OC
6 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER OC
6 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |