GPU comparison with benchmarksIn the gpu comparison between the MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X 8G and the MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G, we compare both the technical data and the benchmark results of the two graphics cards.
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GPUThe MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X 8G is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 and has 2560 texture shaders and 20 execution units. MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G is based on NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB, which has 1280 shaders and 10 execution units. |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X 8G | GPU | MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB |
GP104-400-A1 / GP104-410-A1 | GPU Chip | GP106-400-A1 |
Pascal | Architecture | Pascal |
20 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 10 |
2560 | Shader | 1280 |
64 | Render Output Units | 48 |
160 | Texture Units | 80 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
MemoryThe MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X 8G has 8 GB of graphics memory of the type GDDR5X and achieves a memory bandwidth of 323 GB/s. The MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G can access 6 GB GDDR5 graphics memory and thus achieves a memory bandwidth of 194 GB/s. |
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8 GB | Memory Size | 6 GB |
GDDR5X | Memory Type | GDDR5 |
1.264 GHz | Memory Clock | 2.027 GHz |
10.1 Gbps | Memory Speed | 8.1 Gbps |
323 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 194 GB/s |
256 bit | Memory Interface | 192 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X 8G clocks in the base with up to 1.607 GHz. The base frequency of the MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G is 1.506 GHz. |
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1.607 GHz | Base Clock | 1.506 GHz |
1.847 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.809 GHz |
1.82 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | 1.78 GHz |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X 8G is 180 W. The graphics card is supplied with energy via the 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin connector. The MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G has a TDP of 120 W and is supplied with the required energy via 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors. |
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180 W | TDP | 120 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
94 °C | Tjunction max | 94 °C |
1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X 8G has a total of 2 Axial fans. The MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G has 2 Axial fans to cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
2 x 100 mm | Fan 1 | 2 x 100 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 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 1080 GAMING X 8G. The MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G supports a maximum of 4 screens. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.2 | HDCP-Version | 2.2 |
1x HDMI v2.0b | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.0b |
3x DP v1.4 | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4 |
1 | DVI Ports | 1 |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetThe MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X 8G supports a maximum resolution of 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum resolution of the MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_1 | DirectX | 12_1 |
No | Raytracing | No |
Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
MSI Mystic Light | LED | MSI Mystic Light |
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 |
Decode | VP8 | No |
Decode | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X 8G is 279 mm long, 140 mm high and 42 mm wide. The MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G is 277 mm long, 140 mm high and 39 mm wide. |
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279 mm | Length | 277 mm |
140 mm | Height | 140 mm |
42 mm | Width | 39 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
1100 g | Weight | 1017 g |
PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X 8G was released in Q2/2016 at a price of 599 $ (Reference). The MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G was introduced in Q3/2016 at a price of 249 $ (Reference). |
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Q2/2016 | Release date | Q3/2016 |
599 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 249 $ (Reference) |
16 nm | Structure size | 16 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X 8G
8 GB GDDR5X |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X 8G
8 GB GDDR5X |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X 8G
8 GB GDDR5X |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X 8G
8 GB GDDR5X |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X 8G
8 GB GDDR5X |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X 8G
8 GB GDDR5X |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X 8G
8 GB GDDR5X |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X 8G
8 GB GDDR5X |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |