GPU comparison with benchmarksThe MSI GeForce GTX 1050 AERO ITX 2G is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 2GB (Pascal) and has 2 GB GDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 112 GB/s.
The MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 6G OC is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB (Pascal) and has 6 GB GDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 192 GB/s. |
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GPUThe MSI GeForce GTX 1050 AERO ITX 2G has the GP107-300-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Pascal architecture. The MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 6G OC is based on the graphics chip GP106-400-A1, which comes from the Pascal architecture. |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1050 AERO ITX 2G | GPU | MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 6G OC |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 2GB | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB |
GP107-300-A1 | GPU Chip | GP106-400-A1 |
Pascal | Architecture | Pascal |
5 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 10 |
640 | Shader | 1280 |
32 | Render Output Units | 48 |
40 | Texture Units | 80 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the MSI GeForce GTX 1050 AERO ITX 2G clocks at 1.752 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 7.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 6G OC is 8.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 2.002 GHz. |
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2 GB | Memory Size | 6 GB |
GDDR5 | Memory Type | GDDR5 |
1.752 GHz | Memory Clock | 2.002 GHz |
7.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 8.0 Gbps |
112 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 192 GB/s |
128 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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1.354 GHz | Base Clock | 1.544 GHz |
1.455 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.759 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | ||
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe MSI GeForce GTX 1050 AERO ITX 2G is powered by connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 75 W. The MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 6G OC has 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 120 W. |
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75 W | TDP | 120 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
97 °C | Tjunction max | 94 °C |
PCIe-Power | 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe MSI GeForce GTX 1050 AERO ITX 2G is equipped with a total of 1 Axial main fans. The MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 6G OC has 2 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
1 x 90 mm | Fan 1 | 2 x 100 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 3 screens can be operated with the MSI GeForce GTX 1050 AERO ITX 2G. The MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 6G OC 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 |
1x DP v1.4 | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4 |
1 | DVI Ports | 1 |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the MSI GeForce GTX 1050 AERO ITX 2G it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 6G OC is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_1 | DirectX | 12_1 |
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 |
No | VP8 | No |
Decode | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe MSI GeForce GTX 1050 AERO ITX 2G is connected to the system via PCIe 3.0 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 6G OC needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 3.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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155 mm | Length | 279 mm |
112 mm | Height | 140 mm |
37 mm | Width | 38 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
308 g | Weight | 737 g |
PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe MSI GeForce GTX 1050 AERO ITX 2G has been manufactured with a structure width of 14 nanometers since Q3/2016. The MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 6G OC came on the market in Q3/2016 and will have a structure width of 16 nanometers manufactured. |
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Q3/2016 | Release date | Q3/2016 |
109 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 249 $ (Reference) |
14 nm | Structure size | 16 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
MSI GeForce GTX 1050 AERO ITX 2G
2 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 6G OC
6 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 6G OC
6 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1050 AERO ITX 2G
2 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 6G OC
6 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1050 AERO ITX 2G
2 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 6G OC
6 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1050 AERO ITX 2G
2 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 6G OC
6 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1050 AERO ITX 2G
2 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 6G OC
6 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1050 AERO ITX 2G
2 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 6G OC
6 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1050 AERO ITX 2G
2 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 6G OC
6 GB GDDR5 |