GPU comparison with benchmarksThe MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB (Pascal) and has 6 GB GDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 194 GB/s.
The MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G is based on the AMD Radeon RX 6800 (RDNA 2) and has 16 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 512 GB/s. |
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GPUThe MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G has the GP106-400-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Pascal architecture. The MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G is based on the graphics chip Navi 21, which comes from the RDNA 2 architecture. |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G | GPU | MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 6800 |
GP106-400-A1 | GPU Chip | Navi 21 |
Pascal | Architecture | RDNA 2 |
10 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 60 |
1280 | Shader | 3840 |
48 | Render Output Units | 96 |
80 | Texture Units | 240 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 60 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G clocks at 2.027 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 8.1 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G is 16.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 2.000 GHz. |
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6 GB | Memory Size | 16 GB |
GDDR5 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
2.027 GHz | Memory Clock | 2.000 GHz |
8.1 Gbps | Memory Speed | 16.0 Gbps |
194 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 512 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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1.506 GHz | Base Clock | 1.775 GHz |
1.809 GHz | Boost Clock | 2.155 GHz |
1.78 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | 1.93 GHz |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G is powered by 1 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 120 W. The MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G has 2 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 250 W. |
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120 W | TDP | 250 W |
-- | TDP (up) | 285 W |
94 °C | Tjunction max | 100 °C |
1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 2 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G is equipped with a total of 2 Axial main fans. The MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G has 3 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
2 x 100 mm | Fan 1 | 3 x 100 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | 34 dB |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G. The MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G 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 v1.4 | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4a |
1 | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_1 | DirectX | 12_2 (Ultimate) |
No | Raytracing | Yes |
Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
MSI Mystic Light | 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 |
No | VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | VP9 | Decode / Encode |
DimensionsThe MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G is connected to the system via PCIe 3.0 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G needs the space of 3 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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277 mm | Length | 324 mm |
140 mm | Height | 141 mm |
39 mm | Width | 55 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 3 PCIe-Slots |
1017 g | Weight | 1521 g |
PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G has been manufactured with a structure width of 16 nanometers since Q3/2016. The MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G came on the market in Q4/2020 and will have a structure width of 7 nanometers manufactured. |
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Q3/2016 | Release date | Q4/2020 |
249 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 659 $ |
16 nm | Structure size | 7 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |