GPU comparison with benchmarksThe GALAX GeForce GTX 1660 is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 (Turing) and has 6 GB GDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 192 GB/s.
The MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ventus 8G is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (Turing) and has 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 448 GB/s. |
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GPUThe GALAX GeForce GTX 1660 has the TU116-300-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Turing architecture. The MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ventus 8G is based on the graphics chip TU104, which comes from the Turing architecture. |
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GALAX GeForce GTX 1660 | GPU | MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ventus 8G |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 |
TU116-300-A1 | GPU Chip | TU104 |
Turing | Architecture | Turing |
22 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 46 |
1408 | Shader | 2944 |
48 | Render Output Units | 64 |
88 | Texture Units | 184 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 46 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the GALAX GeForce GTX 1660 clocks at 2.000 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 8.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ventus 8G is 14.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.750 GHz. |
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6 GB | Memory Size | 8 GB |
GDDR5 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
2.000 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.750 GHz |
8.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 14.0 Gbps |
192 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 448 GB/s |
192 bit | Memory Interface | 256 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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1.530 GHz | Base Clock | 1.515 GHz |
1.785 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.710 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | ||
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe GALAX GeForce GTX 1660 is powered by 1 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 120 W. The MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ventus 8G has 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 215 W. |
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120 W | TDP | 215 W |
-- | TDP (up) | 250 W |
95 °C | Tjunction max | 88 °C |
1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe GALAX GeForce GTX 1660 is equipped with a total of 1 Radial main fans. The MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ventus 8G has 2 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Radial | Fan-Type | Axial |
1 x 75 mm | Fan 1 | 2 x 90 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
dB | Noise (Idle) | 34 dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | 42 dB |
ConnectivityUp to 3 screens can be operated with the GALAX GeForce GTX 1660. The MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ventus 8G supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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3 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.2 | HDCP-Version | 2.2 |
1x HDMI v2.0b | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.0b |
3x DP v1.4 | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4a |
-- | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | 1 |
FeaturesetWith the GALAX GeForce GTX 1660 it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ventus 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 | 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 GALAX GeForce GTX 1660 is connected to the system via PCIe 3.0 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ventus 8G needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 3.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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281 mm | Length | 268 mm |
124 mm | Height | 114 mm |
41 mm | Width | 42 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | 955 g |
PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe GALAX GeForce GTX 1660 has been manufactured with a structure width of 12 nanometers since Q1/2019. The MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ventus 8G came on the market in Q3/2018 and will have a structure width of 12 nanometers manufactured. |
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60SRH7MD01BW | Part-no | -- |
Q1/2019 | Release date | Q3/2018 |
219 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 749 $ |
12 nm | Structure size | 12 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
GALAX GeForce GTX 1660
6 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ventus 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
GALAX GeForce GTX 1660
6 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ventus 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ventus 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ventus 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ventus 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ventus 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
GALAX GeForce GTX 1660
6 GB GDDR5 |
GALAX GeForce GTX 1660
6 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ventus 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
GALAX GeForce GTX 1660
6 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ventus 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
GALAX GeForce GTX 1660
6 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ventus 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
GALAX GeForce GTX 1660
6 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ventus 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
GALAX GeForce GTX 1660
6 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ventus 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
GALAX GeForce GTX 1660
6 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ventus 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |