GPU comparison with benchmarksIn the gpu comparison between the MSI GeForce GTX 1660 GAMING X 6G and the GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 D5 6G, 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. GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 D5 6G is based on NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB, which has 1280 shaders and 10 execution units. |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1660 GAMING X 6G | GPU | GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 D5 6G |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB |
TU116-300-A1 | GPU Chip | GP106-400-A1 |
Turing | Architecture | Pascal |
22 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 10 |
1408 | Shader | 1280 |
48 | Render Output Units | 48 |
88 | Texture Units | 80 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
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 GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 D5 6G can access 6 GB GDDR5 graphics memory and thus achieves a memory bandwidth of 192 GB/s. |
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6 GB | Memory Size | 6 GB |
GDDR5 | Memory Type | GDDR5 |
2.000 GHz | Memory Clock | 2.002 GHz |
8.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 8.0 Gbps |
192 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 192 GB/s |
192 bit | Memory Interface | 192 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 GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 D5 6G is 1.506 GHz. |
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1.530 GHz | Base Clock | 1.506 GHz |
1.860 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.746 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | 1.71 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 GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 D5 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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120 W | TDP | 120 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max | 94 °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 GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 D5 6G 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) | 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 GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 D5 6G supports a maximum of 4 screens. |
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3 | 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 |
-- | DVI Ports | 1 |
-- | 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 GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 D5 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 | 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 |
Decode | VP8 | No |
Decode | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe MSI GeForce GTX 1660 GAMING X 6G is 247 mm long, 127 mm high and 46 mm wide. The GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 D5 6G is 278 mm long, 114 mm high and 40 mm wide. |
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247 mm | Length | 278 mm |
127 mm | Height | 114 mm |
46 mm | Width | 40 mm |
3 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
845 g | Weight | -- |
PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe MSI GeForce GTX 1660 GAMING X 6G was released in Q1/2019 at a price of 219 $ (Reference). The GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 D5 6G was introduced in Q3/2016 at a price of 249 $ (Reference). |
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-- | Part-no | GV-N1060D5-6GD |
Q1/2019 | Release date | Q3/2016 |
219 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 249 $ (Reference) |
12 nm | Structure size | 16 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 GAMING X 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
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GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 D5 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 GAMING X 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
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GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 D5 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 GAMING X 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 GAMING X 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
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GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 D5 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 GAMING X 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
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GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 D5 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 GAMING X 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
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GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 D5 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 GAMING X 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
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GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 D5 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 GAMING X 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
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GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 D5 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 GAMING X 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
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GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 D5 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |