GPU comparison with benchmarksThe MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER VENTUS OC 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 MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G OC 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. |
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GPUThe MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER VENTUS OC has the TU116-300-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Turing architecture. The MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G OC is based on the graphics chip Navi 24 XT, which comes from the RDNA 2 architecture. |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER VENTUS OC | GPU | MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G OC |
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 graphics memory of the MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER VENTUS OC clocks at 1.750 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 14.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G OC is 18.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 2.250 GHz. |
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6 GB | Memory Size | 4 GB |
GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
1.750 GHz | Memory Clock | 2.250 GHz |
14.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 18.0 Gbps |
336 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 144 GB/s |
192 bit | Memory Interface | 64 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe 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 |
1.815 GHz | Boost Clock | 2.825 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | 2.69 GHz | |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER VENTUS OC is powered by 1 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 125 W. The MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G OC has 1 x 6-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 107 W. |
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125 W | TDP | 107 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
93 °C | Tjunction max | 97 °C |
1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 6-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER VENTUS OC is equipped with a total of 2 Axial main fans. The MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G OC has 2 Axial main fans that 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) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 3 screens can be operated with the MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER VENTUS OC. The MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G OC supports the operation of a maximum of 2 monitors. |
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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 | -- |
FeaturesetWith the MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER VENTUS OC it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G OC 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 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 VENTUS OC is connected to the system via PCIe 3.0 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G OC needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 4 Lanes interface. |
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231 mm | Length | 172 mm |
128 mm | Height | 112 mm |
42 mm | Width | 42 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
718 g | Weight | 452 g |
PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 4 |
Additional dataThe MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER VENTUS OC has been manufactured with a structure width of 12 nanometers since Q4/2019. The MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G OC came on the market in Q1/2022 and will have a structure width of 6 nanometers manufactured. |
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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 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER VENTUS OC
6 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G OC
4 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER VENTUS OC
6 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G OC
4 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G OC
4 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G OC
4 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G OC
4 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G OC
4 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER VENTUS OC
6 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER VENTUS OC
6 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G OC
4 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER VENTUS OC
6 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G OC
4 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER VENTUS OC
6 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G OC
4 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER VENTUS OC
6 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G OC
4 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER VENTUS OC
6 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G OC
4 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER VENTUS OC
6 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G OC
4 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G OC
4 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER VENTUS OC
6 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT MECH 2X 4G OC
4 GB GDDR6 |