GPU comparison with benchmarksThe GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 GAMING OC 3X 8G is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (Turing) and has 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Ampere) and has 12 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 360 GB/s. |
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GPUThe GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 GAMING OC 3X 8G has the TU106 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Turing architecture. The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G is based on the graphics chip GA106-300-A1, which comes from the Ampere architecture. |
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GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 GAMING OC 3X 8G | GPU | MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |
TU106 | GPU Chip | GA106-300-A1 |
Turing | Architecture | Ampere |
36 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 28 |
2304 | Shader | 3584 |
64 | Render Output Units | 48 |
144 | Texture Units | 112 |
36 | Raytracing Cores | 28 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 GAMING OC 3X 8G clocks at 1.750 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 14.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G is 15.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.875 GHz. |
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8 GB | Memory Size | 12 GB |
GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
1.750 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.875 GHz |
14.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 15.0 Gbps |
448 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 360 GB/s |
256 bit | Memory Interface | 192 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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1.410 GHz | Base Clock | 1.320 GHz |
1.725 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.777 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | ||
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 GAMING OC 3X 8G is powered by 1 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 175 W. The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G 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 170 W. |
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175 W | TDP | 170 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
89 °C | Tjunction max | 93 °C |
1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 GAMING OC 3X 8G is equipped with a total of 3 Axial main fans. The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G has 2 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
3 x 80 mm | Fan 1 | 2 x 100 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | 36 dB |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 GAMING OC 3X 8G. The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.2 | HDCP-Version | 2.3 |
1x HDMI v2.0b | 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 GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 GAMING OC 3X 8G 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 3060 GAMING 12G 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 | MSI Mystic Light |
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 | Decode |
Decode | VP8 | Decode |
Decode | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 GAMING OC 3X 8G 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 3060 GAMING 12G needs the space of 3 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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280 mm | Length | 276 mm |
117 mm | Height | 131 mm |
-- | Width | 51 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 3 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | 996 g |
PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 GAMING OC 3X 8G has been manufactured with a structure width of 12 nanometers since Q2/2020. The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G came on the market in Q1/2021 and will have a structure width of 8 nanometers manufactured. |
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GV-N2070GAMING OC-8GD | Part-no | -- |
Q2/2020 | Release date | Q1/2021 |
499 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 439 $ |
12 nm | Structure size | 8 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 GAMING OC 3X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 GAMING OC 3X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 GAMING OC 3X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 GAMING OC 3X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 GAMING OC 3X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 GAMING OC 3X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 GAMING OC 3X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 GAMING OC 3X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 GAMING OC 3X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 GAMING OC 3X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 GAMING OC 3X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 GAMING OC 3X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |