GPU comparison with benchmarksIn the gpu comparison between the MSI GeForce GTX 1660 ARMOR 6G and the MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G OC LHR, we compare both the technical data and the benchmark results of the two graphics cards.
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GPUThe MSI GeForce GTX 1660 ARMOR 6G is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 and has 1408 texture shaders and 22 execution units. MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G OC LHR is based on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 LHR, which has 5888 shaders and 46 execution units. |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1660 ARMOR 6G | GPU | MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G OC LHR |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 LHR |
TU116-300-A1 | GPU Chip | GA104-302-A1 |
Turing | Architecture | Ampere |
22 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 46 |
1408 | Shader | 5888 |
48 | Render Output Units | 96 |
88 | Texture Units | 184 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 46 |
MemoryThe MSI GeForce GTX 1660 ARMOR 6G has 6 GB of graphics memory of the type GDDR5 and achieves a memory bandwidth of 192 GB/s. The MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G OC LHR can access 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory and thus achieves a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s. |
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6 GB | Memory Size | 8 GB |
GDDR5 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
2.000 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 MSI GeForce GTX 1660 ARMOR 6G clocks in the base with up to 1.530 GHz. The base frequency of the MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G OC LHR is 1.500 GHz. |
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1.530 GHz | Base Clock | 1.500 GHz |
1.785 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.755 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | ||
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the MSI GeForce GTX 1660 ARMOR 6G is 120 W. The graphics card is supplied with energy via the 1 x 8-Pin connector. The MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G OC LHR has a TDP of 220 W and is supplied with the required energy via 2 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors. |
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120 W | TDP | 220 W |
-- | TDP (up) | 250 W |
95 °C | Tjunction max | 93 °C |
1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 2 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe MSI GeForce GTX 1660 ARMOR 6G has a total of 2 Axial fans. The MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G OC LHR has 3 Axial fans to cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
2 x 90 mm | Fan 1 | 3 x 90 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | 36-37 dB |
ConnectivityIn the connectivity category, we recorded the number of ports on a graphics card. A total of 3 screens can be connected to the MSI GeForce GTX 1660 ARMOR 6G. The MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G OC LHR supports a maximum of 4 screens. |
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3 | 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 |
-- | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetThe MSI GeForce GTX 1660 ARMOR 6G supports a maximum resolution of 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum resolution of the MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G OC LHR 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 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 | Decode |
Decode | VP8 | Decode |
Decode | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe MSI GeForce GTX 1660 ARMOR 6G is 243 mm long, 129 mm high and 42 mm wide. The MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G OC LHR is 305 mm long, 121 mm high and 52 mm wide. |
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243 mm | Length | 305 mm |
129 mm | Height | 121 mm |
42 mm | Width | 52 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 3 PCIe-Slots |
663 g | Weight | 992 g |
PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe MSI GeForce GTX 1660 ARMOR 6G was released in Q1/2019 at a price of 219 $ (Reference). The MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G OC LHR was introduced in Q2/2021 at a price of 679 $. |
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Q1/2019 | Release date | Q2/2021 |
219 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 679 $ |
12 nm | Structure size | 8 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 ARMOR 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G OC LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 ARMOR 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G OC LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G OC LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G OC LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G OC LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G OC LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G OC LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G OC LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 ARMOR 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G OC LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 ARMOR 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G OC LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 ARMOR 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G OC LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 ARMOR 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G OC LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 ARMOR 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G OC LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 ARMOR 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G OC LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 ARMOR 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G OC LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |