GPU comparison with benchmarksThe EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 SC2 GAMING iCX is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (Pascal) and has 8 GB GDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 256 GB/s.
The MSI Radeon RX 560 2GT LP OC is based on the AMD Radeon RX 560 (16 CU) (GCN 4) and has 2 GB GDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 112 GB/s. |
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GPUThe EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 SC2 GAMING iCX has the GP104-200-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Pascal architecture. The MSI Radeon RX 560 2GT LP OC is based on the graphics chip Polaris 21 XT, which comes from the GCN 4 architecture. |
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EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 SC2 GAMING iCX | GPU | MSI Radeon RX 560 2GT LP OC |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 560 (16 CU) |
GP104-200-A1 | GPU Chip | Polaris 21 XT |
Pascal | Architecture | GCN 4 |
15 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 16 |
1920 | Shader | 1024 |
64 | Render Output Units | 16 |
120 | Texture Units | 64 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 SC2 GAMING iCX clocks at 2.002 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 8.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the MSI Radeon RX 560 2GT LP OC is 7.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.750 GHz. |
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8 GB | Memory Size | 2 GB |
GDDR5 | Memory Type | GDDR5 |
2.002 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.750 GHz |
8.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 7.0 Gbps |
256 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 112 GB/s |
256 bit | Memory Interface | 128 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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1.594 GHz | Base Clock | 1.175 GHz |
1.784 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.196 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | ||
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 SC2 GAMING iCX is powered by 1 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 150 W. The MSI Radeon RX 560 2GT LP OC has PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 60 W. |
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150 W | TDP | 60 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
94 °C | Tjunction max | 97 °C |
1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power |
Cooler & FansThe EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 SC2 GAMING iCX is equipped with a total of 2 Axial main fans. The MSI Radeon RX 560 2GT LP OC has 2 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
2 x 90 mm | Fan 1 | 2 x 50 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 SC2 GAMING iCX. The MSI Radeon RX 560 2GT LP OC supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.2 | HDCP-Version | 2.2 |
1x HDMI v2.0b | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.0 |
3x DP v1.4 | DP Ports | 1x DP v1.4 |
1 | DVI Ports | 1 |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 SC2 GAMING iCX it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the MSI Radeon RX 560 2GT LP OC is 5120x2880 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 5120x2880 |
12_1 | DirectX | 12 |
No | Raytracing | No |
Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
No LED lighting | LED | No LED lighting |
Supported Video CodecsThe support and acceleration of certain video codecs can have a positive impact on the lower energy consumption and less waste heat from the graphics card. |
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Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC | Decode / Encode |
No | AV1 | No |
Decode | VP8 | Decode |
Decode | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 SC2 GAMING iCX is connected to the system via PCIe 3.0 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The MSI Radeon RX 560 2GT LP OC needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 3.0 x 8 Lanes interface. |
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267 mm | Length | 168 mm |
111 mm | Height | 69 mm |
-- | Width | 39 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | -- |
PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3.0 x 8 |
Additional dataThe EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 SC2 GAMING iCX has been manufactured with a structure width of 16 nanometers since Q2/2016. The MSI Radeon RX 560 2GT LP OC came on the market in Q2/2017 and will have a structure width of 14 nanometers manufactured. |
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08G-P4-6573-KR | Part-no | -- |
Q2/2016 | Release date | Q2/2017 |
379 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 99 $ (Reference) |
16 nm | Structure size | 14 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 SC2 GAMING iCX
8 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI Radeon RX 560 2GT LP OC
2 GB GDDR5 |
EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 SC2 GAMING iCX
8 GB GDDR5 |
EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 SC2 GAMING iCX
8 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI Radeon RX 560 2GT LP OC
2 GB GDDR5 |
EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 SC2 GAMING iCX
8 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI Radeon RX 560 2GT LP OC
2 GB GDDR5 |
EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 SC2 GAMING iCX
8 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI Radeon RX 560 2GT LP OC
2 GB GDDR5 |
EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 SC2 GAMING iCX
8 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI Radeon RX 560 2GT LP OC
2 GB GDDR5 |
EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 SC2 GAMING iCX
8 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI Radeon RX 560 2GT LP OC
2 GB GDDR5 |
MSI Radeon RX 560 2GT LP OC
2 GB GDDR5 |
EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 SC2 GAMING iCX
8 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI Radeon RX 560 2GT LP OC
2 GB GDDR5 |