GPU comparison with benchmarksThe MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 3G OCV1 is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB (Pascal) and has 3 GB GDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 192 GB/s.
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (Laptop GPU) is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (Laptop GPU) (Ampere) and has 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 448 GB/s. |
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GPUThe MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 3G OCV1 has the GP106-300-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Pascal architecture. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (Laptop GPU) is based on the graphics chip GA104-770-A1, which comes from the Ampere architecture. |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 3G OCV1 | GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (Laptop GPU) |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (Laptop GPU) |
GP106-300-A1 | GPU Chip | GA104-770-A1 |
Pascal | Architecture | Ampere |
9 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 40 |
1152 | Shader | 5120 |
48 | Render Output Units | 80 |
72 | Texture Units | 160 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 40 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 3G OCV1 clocks at 2.002 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 8.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (Laptop GPU) is 14.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.750 GHz. |
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3 GB | Memory Size | 8 GB |
GDDR5 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
2.002 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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1.544 GHz | Base Clock | 1.215 GHz |
1.759 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.620 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | ||
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 3G OCV1 is powered by 1 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 120 W. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (Laptop GPU) has PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 125 W. |
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120 W | TDP | 125 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
94 °C | Tjunction max | 100 °C |
1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power |
Cooler & FansThe MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 3G OCV1 is equipped with a total of 2 Axial main fans. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (Laptop GPU) has 0 Radial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Radial |
2 x 100 mm | Fan 1 | -- |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 3G OCV1. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (Laptop GPU) supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.2 | HDCP-Version | 2.3 |
2x HDMI v2.0b | HDMI Ports | -- |
2x DP v1.4 | DP Ports | 1x DP v1.4b |
1 | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 3G OCV1 it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (Laptop GPU) 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 | Decode |
No | VP8 | Decode |
Decode | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 3G OCV1 is connected to the system via PCIe 3.0 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (Laptop GPU) needs the space of -- in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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275 mm | Length | -- |
137 mm | Height | -- |
41 mm | Width | -- |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | -- |
689 g | Weight | -- |
PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 3G OCV1 has been manufactured with a structure width of 16 nanometers since Q3/2016. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (Laptop GPU) came on the market in Q2/2021 and will have a structure width of 8 nanometers manufactured. |
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-- | Part-no | -- |
Q3/2016 | Release date | Q2/2021 |
199 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | -- |
16 nm | Structure size | 8 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 3G OCV1
3 GB GDDR5 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (Laptop GPU)
8 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (Laptop GPU)
8 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (Laptop GPU)
8 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (Laptop GPU)
8 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (Laptop GPU)
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 3G OCV1
3 GB GDDR5 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (Laptop GPU)
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 3G OCV1
3 GB GDDR5 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (Laptop GPU)
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 3G OCV1
3 GB GDDR5 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (Laptop GPU)
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 3G OCV1
3 GB GDDR5 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (Laptop GPU)
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 3G OCV1
3 GB GDDR5 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (Laptop GPU)
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 3G OCV1
3 GB GDDR5 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (Laptop GPU)
8 GB GDDR6 |