GPU comparison with benchmarksIn the gpu comparison between the MSI GeForce GTX 1660 GAMING X 6G and the GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (1-Click 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 GAMING X 6G is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 and has 1408 texture shaders and 22 execution units. GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (1-Click OC) LHR is based on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti LHR, which has 4864 shaders and 38 execution units. |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1660 GAMING X 6G | GPU | GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (1-Click OC) LHR |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti LHR |
TU116-300-A1 | GPU Chip | GA104-202-A1 |
Turing | Architecture | Ampere |
22 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 38 |
1408 | Shader | 4864 |
48 | Render Output Units | 80 |
88 | Texture Units | 152 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 38 |
MemoryThe MSI GeForce GTX 1660 GAMING X 6G has 6 GB of graphics memory of the type GDDR5 and achieves a memory bandwidth of 192 GB/s. The GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (1-Click 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 GAMING X 6G clocks in the base with up to 1.530 GHz. The base frequency of the GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (1-Click OC) LHR is 1.410 GHz. |
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1.530 GHz | Base Clock | 1.410 GHz |
1.860 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.680 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | 1.67 GHz | |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the MSI GeForce GTX 1660 GAMING X 6G is 120 W. The graphics card is supplied with energy via the 1 x 8-Pin connector. The GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (1-Click OC) LHR has a TDP of 200 W and is supplied with the required energy via 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors. |
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120 W | TDP | 200 W |
-- | TDP (up) | 220 W |
95 °C | Tjunction max | 93 °C |
1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe MSI GeForce GTX 1660 GAMING X 6G has a total of 2 Axial fans. The GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (1-Click OC) LHR has 2 Axial fans to cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
2 x 90 mm | Fan 1 | 2 x 90 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 3 screens can be connected to the MSI GeForce GTX 1660 GAMING X 6G. The GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (1-Click 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 GAMING X 6G supports a maximum resolution of 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum resolution of the GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (1-Click 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 |
MSI Mystic Light | LED | Addressable LED |
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 GAMING X 6G is 247 mm long, 127 mm high and 46 mm wide. The GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (1-Click OC) LHR is 257 mm long, 132 mm high and 42 mm wide. |
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247 mm | Length | 257 mm |
127 mm | Height | 132 mm |
46 mm | Width | 42 mm |
3 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
845 g | Weight | -- |
PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe MSI GeForce GTX 1660 GAMING X 6G was released in Q1/2019 at a price of 219 $ (Reference). The GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (1-Click OC) LHR was introduced in Q2/2021 at a price of 459 $. |
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-- | Part-no | 36ISL6MD1VQW |
Q1/2019 | Release date | Q2/2021 |
219 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 459 $ |
12 nm | Structure size | 8 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 GAMING X 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
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GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (1-Click OC) LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 GAMING X 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
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GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (1-Click OC) LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (1-Click OC) LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (1-Click OC) LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (1-Click OC) LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (1-Click OC) LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (1-Click OC) LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (1-Click OC) LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 GAMING X 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
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GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (1-Click OC) LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 GAMING X 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
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GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (1-Click OC) LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 GAMING X 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
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GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (1-Click OC) LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 GAMING X 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
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GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (1-Click OC) LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 GAMING X 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
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GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (1-Click OC) LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 GAMING X 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
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GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (1-Click OC) LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 GAMING X 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
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GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (1-Click OC) LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |