GPU comparison with benchmarksIn the gpu comparison between the INNO3D GeForce GTX 960 HerculeZ X2 and the MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER VENTUS XS OC, we compare both the technical data and the benchmark results of the two graphics cards.
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GPUThe INNO3D GeForce GTX 960 HerculeZ X2 is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 and has 1024 texture shaders and 8 execution units. MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER VENTUS XS OC is based on NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER, which has 1408 shaders and 22 execution units. |
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INNO3D GeForce GTX 960 HerculeZ X2 | GPU | MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER VENTUS XS OC |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER |
GM206-300-A1 | GPU Chip | TU116-300-A1 |
Maxwell 2.0 | Architecture | Turing |
8 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 22 |
1024 | Shader | 1408 |
32 | Render Output Units | 48 |
64 | Texture Units | 88 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
MemoryThe INNO3D GeForce GTX 960 HerculeZ X2 has 2 GB of graphics memory of the type GDDR5 and achieves a memory bandwidth of 112 GB/s. The MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER VENTUS XS OC can access 6 GB GDDR6 graphics memory and thus achieves a memory bandwidth of 336 GB/s. |
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2 GB | Memory Size | 6 GB |
GDDR5 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
1.753 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.750 GHz |
7.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 14.0 Gbps |
112 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 336 GB/s |
128 bit | Memory Interface | 192 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe INNO3D GeForce GTX 960 HerculeZ X2 clocks in the base with up to 1.178 GHz. The base frequency of the MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER VENTUS XS OC is 1.530 GHz. |
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1.178 GHz | Base Clock | 1.530 GHz |
1.241 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.815 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | ||
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the INNO3D GeForce GTX 960 HerculeZ X2 is 120 W. The graphics card is supplied with energy via the 1 x 6-Pin connector. The MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER VENTUS XS OC has a TDP of 125 W and is supplied with the required energy via 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors. |
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120 W | TDP | 125 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
98 °C | Tjunction max | 93 °C |
1 x 6-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe INNO3D GeForce GTX 960 HerculeZ X2 has a total of 2 Axial fans. The MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER VENTUS XS OC has 2 Axial fans to cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
2 x 85 mm | Fan 1 | 2 x 90 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityIn the connectivity category, we recorded the number of ports on a graphics card. A total of 4 screens can be connected to the INNO3D GeForce GTX 960 HerculeZ X2. The MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER VENTUS XS OC supports a maximum of 3 screens. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 3 |
2.2 | HDCP-Version | 2.2 |
1x HDMI v2.0 | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.0b |
3x DP v1.2 | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4a |
1 | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetThe INNO3D GeForce GTX 960 HerculeZ X2 supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 pixels. The maximum resolution of the MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER VENTUS XS OC is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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4096x2160 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_1 | DirectX | 12_1 |
No | Raytracing | No |
No | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
No LED lighting | LED | No LED lighting |
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 |
No | h265 / HEVC | Decode / Encode |
No | AV1 | No |
Decode | VP8 | Decode |
No | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe INNO3D GeForce GTX 960 HerculeZ X2 is 215 mm long, 111 mm high and -- wide. The MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER VENTUS XS OC is 204 mm long, 128 mm high and 42 mm wide. |
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215 mm | Length | 204 mm |
111 mm | Height | 128 mm |
-- | Width | 42 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | 700 g |
PCIe 3 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe INNO3D GeForce GTX 960 HerculeZ X2 was released in Q1/2015 at a price of 229 $. The MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER VENTUS XS OC was introduced in Q4/2019 at a price of 229 $ (Reference). |
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N960-1DDV-E5CNX | Part-no | -- |
Q1/2015 | Release date | Q4/2019 |
229 $ | Launch Price | 229 $ (Reference) |
28 nm | Structure size | 12 nm |
-- | Documents | data sheet |
INNO3D GeForce GTX 960 HerculeZ X2
2 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER VENTUS XS OC
6 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER VENTUS XS OC
6 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER VENTUS XS OC
6 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER VENTUS XS OC
6 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER VENTUS XS OC
6 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER VENTUS XS OC
6 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER VENTUS XS OC
6 GB GDDR6 |
INNO3D GeForce GTX 960 HerculeZ X2
2 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER VENTUS XS OC
6 GB GDDR6 |
INNO3D GeForce GTX 960 HerculeZ X2
2 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER VENTUS XS OC
6 GB GDDR6 |
INNO3D GeForce GTX 960 HerculeZ X2
2 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER VENTUS XS OC
6 GB GDDR6 |