GPU comparison with benchmarksThe Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Ghost is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (Ampere) and has 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 224 GB/s.
The MSI Radeon RX 6600 ARMOR 8G is based on the AMD Radeon RX 6600 (RDNA 2) and has 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 224 GB/s. |
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GPUThe Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Ghost has the GA106-150-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Ampere architecture. The MSI Radeon RX 6600 ARMOR 8G is based on the graphics chip Navi 23 XL, which comes from the RDNA 2 architecture. |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Ghost | GPU | MSI Radeon RX 6600 ARMOR 8G |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 6600 |
GA106-150-A1 | GPU Chip | Navi 23 XL |
Ampere | Architecture | RDNA 2 |
20 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 28 |
2560 | Shader | 1792 |
48 | Render Output Units | 64 |
80 | Texture Units | 112 |
20 | Raytracing Cores | 28 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Ghost clocks at 1.750 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 14.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the MSI Radeon RX 6600 ARMOR 8G is 14.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.750 GHz. |
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8 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 |
224 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 224 GB/s |
128 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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1.552 GHz | Base Clock | 1.626 GHz |
1.777 GHz | Boost Clock | 2.491 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | 2.04 GHz | |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Ghost is powered by 1 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 130 W. The MSI Radeon RX 6600 ARMOR 8G has 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 132 W. |
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130 W | TDP | 132 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
93 °C | Tjunction max | 100 °C |
1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Ghost is equipped with a total of 2 Axial main fans. The MSI Radeon RX 6600 ARMOR 8G 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 90 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 Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Ghost. The MSI Radeon RX 6600 ARMOR 8G supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.3 | HDCP-Version | 2.3 |
1x HDMI v2.1 | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.1 |
3x DP v1.4a | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4a |
-- | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Ghost 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 6600 ARMOR 8G is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_2 (Ultimate) | DirectX | 12_2 (Ultimate) |
Yes | Raytracing | Yes |
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 |
Decode | AV1 | Decode |
Decode | VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | VP9 | Decode / Encode |
DimensionsThe Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Ghost is connected to the system via PCIe 4.0 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The MSI Radeon RX 6600 ARMOR 8G needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 8 Lanes interface. |
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245 mm | Length | 238 mm |
119 mm | Height | 128 mm |
-- | Width | 39 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | 605 g |
PCIe 4.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 8 |
Additional dataThe Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Ghost has been manufactured with a structure width of 8 nanometers since Q1/2022. The MSI Radeon RX 6600 ARMOR 8G came on the market in Q4/2021 and will have a structure width of 7 nanometers manufactured. |
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NE63050019P1-190AB | Part-no | -- |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q4/2021 |
249 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 329 $ (Reference) |
8 nm | Structure size | 7 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Ghost
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6600 ARMOR 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Ghost
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6600 ARMOR 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Ghost
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6600 ARMOR 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Ghost
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6600 ARMOR 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Ghost
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6600 ARMOR 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Ghost
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6600 ARMOR 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Ghost
8 GB GDDR6 |
Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Ghost
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6600 ARMOR 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Ghost
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6600 ARMOR 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Ghost
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6600 ARMOR 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Ghost
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6600 ARMOR 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Ghost
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6600 ARMOR 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Ghost
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6600 ARMOR 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Ghost
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6600 ARMOR 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6600 ARMOR 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Ghost
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6600 ARMOR 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |