GPU comparison with benchmarksIn the gpu comparison between the MSI GeForce GTX 1060 iGAMER 6G OC and the GALAX GeForce GTX 1660 Super, we compare both the technical data and the benchmark results of the two graphics cards.
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GPUThe MSI GeForce GTX 1060 iGAMER 6G OC is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB and has 1280 texture shaders and 10 execution units. GALAX GeForce GTX 1660 Super is based on NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER, which has 1408 shaders and 22 execution units. |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1060 iGAMER 6G OC | GPU | GALAX GeForce GTX 1660 Super |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER |
GP106-400-A1 | GPU Chip | TU116-300-A1 |
Pascal | Architecture | Turing |
10 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 22 |
1280 | Shader | 1408 |
48 | Render Output Units | 48 |
80 | Texture Units | 88 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
MemoryThe MSI GeForce GTX 1060 iGAMER 6G OC has 6 GB of graphics memory of the type GDDR5 and achieves a memory bandwidth of 192 GB/s. The GALAX GeForce GTX 1660 Super can access 6 GB GDDR6 graphics memory and thus achieves a memory bandwidth of 336 GB/s. |
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6 GB | Memory Size | 6 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 | 336 GB/s |
192 bit | Memory Interface | 192 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe MSI GeForce GTX 1060 iGAMER 6G OC clocks in the base with up to 1.544 GHz. The base frequency of the GALAX GeForce GTX 1660 Super is 1.530 GHz. |
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1.544 GHz | Base Clock | 1.530 GHz |
1.759 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.785 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | ||
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the MSI GeForce GTX 1060 iGAMER 6G OC is 120 W. The graphics card is supplied with energy via the 1 x 6-Pin connector. The GALAX GeForce GTX 1660 Super 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) | -- |
94 °C | Tjunction max | 93 °C |
1 x 6-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe MSI GeForce GTX 1060 iGAMER 6G OC has a total of 1 Axial fans. The GALAX GeForce GTX 1660 Super has 1 Radial fans to cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Radial |
1 x 90 mm | Fan 1 | 1 x 75 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
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 MSI GeForce GTX 1060 iGAMER 6G OC. The GALAX GeForce GTX 1660 Super supports a maximum of 3 screens. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 3 |
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 | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetThe MSI GeForce GTX 1060 iGAMER 6G OC supports a maximum resolution of 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum resolution of the GALAX GeForce GTX 1660 Super 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 directly in the graphics card reduces the load when playing or creating videos. |
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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 iGAMER 6G OC is 178 mm long, 118 mm high and 38 mm wide. The GALAX GeForce GTX 1660 Super is 281 mm long, 124 mm high and 41 mm wide. |
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178 mm | Length | 281 mm |
118 mm | Height | 124 mm |
38 mm | Width | 41 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
444 g | Weight | -- |
PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe MSI GeForce GTX 1060 iGAMER 6G OC was released in Q3/2016 at a price of 249 $ (Reference). The GALAX GeForce GTX 1660 Super was introduced in Q4/2019 at a price of 229 $ (Reference). |
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-- | Part-no | 60SRL7MD01BS |
Q3/2016 | Release date | Q4/2019 |
249 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 229 $ (Reference) |
16 nm | Structure size | 12 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 iGAMER 6G OC
6 GB GDDR5 |
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GALAX GeForce GTX 1660 Super
6 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 iGAMER 6G OC
6 GB GDDR5 |
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GALAX GeForce GTX 1660 Super
6 GB GDDR6 |
GALAX GeForce GTX 1660 Super
6 GB GDDR6 |
GALAX GeForce GTX 1660 Super
6 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 iGAMER 6G OC
6 GB GDDR5 |
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GALAX GeForce GTX 1660 Super
6 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 iGAMER 6G OC
6 GB GDDR5 |
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GALAX GeForce GTX 1660 Super
6 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 iGAMER 6G OC
6 GB GDDR5 |
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GALAX GeForce GTX 1660 Super
6 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 iGAMER 6G OC
6 GB GDDR5 |
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GALAX GeForce GTX 1660 Super
6 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 iGAMER 6G OC
6 GB GDDR5 |
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GALAX GeForce GTX 1660 Super
6 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 iGAMER 6G OC
6 GB GDDR5 |
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GALAX GeForce GTX 1660 Super
6 GB GDDR6 |