DescriptionIn the gpu comparison between the MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER GAMING X and the MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G, we compare both the technical data and the benchmark results of the two graphics cards.
The MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER GAMING X is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER (Turing) and has 6 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 336 GB/s. The 1408 shader units clock with a maximum of 1.83 GHz which results in an FP32 processing power of 5.15 TFLOPS. The MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G is based on the AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT (RDNA 2) and has 4 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 144 GB/s. The 1024 shader units have a maximum clock rate of 2.82 GHz and achieve an FP32 computing power of 5.77 TFLOPS. |
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GPUThe MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER GAMING X is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER and has 1408 texture shaders and 22 execution units. MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G is based on AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT, which has 1024 shaders and 16 execution units. |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER GAMING X | GPU | MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT |
TU116-300-A1 | GPU Chip | Navi 24 XT |
Turing | Architecture | RDNA 2 |
22 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 16 |
1408 | Shader | 1024 |
48 | Render Output Units | 32 |
88 | Texture Units | 64 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 16 |
MemoryThe MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER GAMING X has 6 GB of graphics memory of the type GDDR6 and achieves a memory bandwidth of 336 GB/s. The MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G can access 4 GB GDDR6 graphics memory and thus achieves a memory bandwidth of 144 GB/s. |
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6 GB | Memory Size | 4 GB |
GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
1.750 GHz | Memory Clock | 2.250 GHz |
14 Gbps | Memory Speed | 18 Gbps |
336 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 144 GB/s |
192 bit | Memory Interface | 64 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER GAMING X clocks in the base with up to 1.530 GHz. The base frequency of the MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G is 2.200 GHz. The clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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1.530 GHz | Base Clock | 2.200 GHz |
1.830 GHz | Boost Clock | 2.815 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | 2.61 GHz | |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER GAMING X is 125 W. The graphics card is supplied with energy via the 1 x 8-Pin connector. The MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G has a TDP of 107 W and is supplied with the required energy via 1 x 6-Pin PCIe power connectors. |
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125 W | TDP | 107 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
-- | Tjunction max | 110 °C |
1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 6-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER GAMING X has a total of 2 Axial fans. The MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G 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 80 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 SUPER GAMING X. The MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G supports a maximum of 2 screens. |
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3 | Max. Displays | 2 |
2.2 | HDCP-Version | 2.3 |
1x HDMI v2.0b | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.1 |
3x DP v1.4a | DP Ports | 1x DP v1.4a |
-- | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetThe MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER GAMING X supports a maximum resolution of 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum resolution of the MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G is 7680x4320 pixels. Ray tracing ensures a realistic simulation and calculation of light rays and shadows. |
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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 | 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. This can have a positive impact on the lower energy consumption and less waste heat from the graphics card. |
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Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC | Decode |
No | AV1 | No |
Decode | VP8 | Decode |
Decode | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER GAMING X is 247 mm long and 127 mm high. With a width of 46 mm, the graphics card requires 3 PCIe-Slots. The MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G is 172 mm long and 112 mm high. With a width of 42 mm, the graphics card requires 2 PCIe-Slots. |
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247 mm | Length | 172 mm |
127 mm | Height | 112 mm |
46 mm | Width | 42 mm |
3 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
862 g | Weight | 452 g |
PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 4 |
Additional dataThe MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER GAMING X was released in Q4/2019 at a price of 229 $ (Reference). The MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G was introduced in Q1/2022 at a price of 199 $ (Reference). |
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Q4/2019 | Release date | Q1/2022 |
229 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 199 $ (Reference) |
12 nm | Structure size | 6 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER GAMING X
6 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G
4 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER GAMING X
6 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G
4 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER GAMING X
6 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G
4 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER GAMING X
6 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G
4 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G
4 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER GAMING X
6 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G
4 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER GAMING X
6 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G
4 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER GAMING X
6 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G
4 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER GAMING X
6 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G
4 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER GAMING X
6 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G
4 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER GAMING X
6 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G
4 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G
4 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER GAMING X
6 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G
4 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G
4 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER GAMING X
6 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER GAMING X
6 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G
4 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER GAMING X
6 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G
4 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G
4 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER GAMING X
6 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G
4 GB GDDR6 |