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 SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 560 4G G5 16CU V2 is based on the AMD Radeon RX 560 (16 CU) (GCN 4) and has 4 GB GDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 96 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 SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 560 4G G5 16CU V2 is based on the graphics chip Polaris 21 XT, which comes from the GCN 4 architecture. |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 3G OCV1 | GPU | SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 560 4G G5 16CU V2 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 560 (16 CU) |
GP106-300-A1 | GPU Chip | Polaris 21 XT |
Pascal | Architecture | GCN 4 |
9 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 16 |
1152 | Shader | 1024 |
48 | Render Output Units | 16 |
72 | Texture Units | 64 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
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 SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 560 4G G5 16CU V2 is 6.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.500 GHz. |
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3 GB | Memory Size | 4 GB |
GDDR5 | Memory Type | GDDR5 |
2.002 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.500 GHz |
8.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 6.0 Gbps |
192 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 96 GB/s |
192 bit | Memory Interface | 128 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 | 1.090 GHz |
1.759 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.300 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 SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 560 4G G5 16CU V2 has 1 x 6-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 90 W. |
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120 W | TDP | 90 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
94 °C | Tjunction max | 97 °C |
1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 6-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 3G OCV1 is equipped with a total of 2 Axial main fans. The SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 560 4G G5 16CU V2 has 1 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
2 x 100 mm | Fan 1 | 1 x 90 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 3G OCV1. The SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 560 4G G5 16CU V2 supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.2 | HDCP-Version | 2.2 |
2x HDMI v2.0b | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.0 |
2x DP v1.4 | DP Ports | 1x DP v1.4 |
1 | DVI Ports | 1 |
-- | 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 SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 560 4G G5 16CU V2 is 5120x2880 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 5120x2880 |
12_1 | DirectX | 12 |
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 | 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 SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 560 4G G5 16CU V2 needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 3.0 x 8 Lanes interface. |
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275 mm | Length | 210 mm |
137 mm | Height | 112 mm |
41 mm | Width | 36 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
689 g | Weight | -- |
PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3.0 x 8 |
Additional dataThe MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 3G OCV1 has been manufactured with a structure width of 16 nanometers since Q3/2016. The SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 560 4G G5 16CU V2 came on the market in Q3/2017 and will have a structure width of 14 nanometers manufactured. |
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-- | Part-no | 11267-25 |
Q3/2016 | Release date | Q3/2017 |
199 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 99 $ (Reference) |
16 nm | Structure size | 14 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 3G OCV1
3 GB GDDR5 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 560 4G G5 16CU V2
4 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 3G OCV1
3 GB GDDR5 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 560 4G G5 16CU V2
4 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 3G OCV1
3 GB GDDR5 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 560 4G G5 16CU V2
4 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 3G OCV1
3 GB GDDR5 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 560 4G G5 16CU V2
4 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 3G OCV1
3 GB GDDR5 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 560 4G G5 16CU V2
4 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 3G OCV1
3 GB GDDR5 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 560 4G G5 16CU V2
4 GB GDDR5 |
SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 560 4G G5 16CU V2
4 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 3G OCV1
3 GB GDDR5 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 560 4G G5 16CU V2
4 GB GDDR5 |