GPU comparison with benchmarksIn the gpu comparison between the MSI GeForce GTX 1660 TI ARMOR 6G OC and the MSI GeForce RTX 3050 GAMING X 8G, we compare both the technical data and the benchmark results of the two graphics cards.
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GPUThe MSI GeForce GTX 1660 TI ARMOR 6G OC is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti and has 1536 texture shaders and 24 execution units. MSI GeForce RTX 3050 GAMING X 8G is based on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, which has 2560 shaders and 20 execution units. |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1660 TI ARMOR 6G OC | GPU | MSI GeForce RTX 3050 GAMING X 8G |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 |
TU116-400-A1 | GPU Chip | GA106-150-A1 |
Turing | Architecture | Ampere |
24 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 20 |
1536 | Shader | 2560 |
48 | Render Output Units | 48 |
96 | Texture Units | 80 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 20 |
MemoryThe MSI GeForce GTX 1660 TI ARMOR 6G OC has 6 GB of graphics memory of the type GDDR6 and achieves a memory bandwidth of 288 GB/s. The MSI GeForce RTX 3050 GAMING X 8G can access 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory and thus achieves a memory bandwidth of 224 GB/s. |
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6 GB | Memory Size | 8 GB |
GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
1.500 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.750 GHz |
12.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 14.0 Gbps |
288 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 224 GB/s |
192 bit | Memory Interface | 128 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe MSI GeForce GTX 1660 TI ARMOR 6G OC clocks in the base with up to 1.500 GHz. The base frequency of the MSI GeForce RTX 3050 GAMING X 8G is 1.552 GHz. |
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1.500 GHz | Base Clock | 1.552 GHz |
1.860 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.845 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | ||
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the MSI GeForce GTX 1660 TI ARMOR 6G OC is 130 W. The graphics card is supplied with energy via the 1 x 8-Pin connector. The MSI GeForce RTX 3050 GAMING X 8G has a TDP of 130 W and is supplied with the required energy via 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors. |
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130 W | TDP | 130 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max | 93 °C |
1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe MSI GeForce GTX 1660 TI ARMOR 6G OC has a total of 2 Axial fans. The MSI GeForce RTX 3050 GAMING X 8G 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 100 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 TI ARMOR 6G OC. The MSI GeForce RTX 3050 GAMING X 8G 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 v1.4a | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4a |
-- | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetThe MSI GeForce GTX 1660 TI ARMOR 6G OC supports a maximum resolution of 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum resolution of the MSI GeForce RTX 3050 GAMING X 8G 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 | MSI Mystic Light |
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 TI ARMOR 6G OC is 243 mm long, 129 mm high and 42 mm wide. The MSI GeForce RTX 3050 GAMING X 8G is 278 mm long, 130 mm high and 49 mm wide. |
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243 mm | Length | 278 mm |
129 mm | Height | 130 mm |
42 mm | Width | 49 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 3 PCIe-Slots |
668 g | Weight | 939 g |
PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe MSI GeForce GTX 1660 TI ARMOR 6G OC was released in Q1/2019 at a price of 279 $ (Reference). The MSI GeForce RTX 3050 GAMING X 8G was introduced in Q1/2022 at a price of 249 $ (Reference). |
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Q1/2019 | Release date | Q1/2022 |
279 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 249 $ (Reference) |
12 nm | Structure size | 8 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 TI ARMOR 6G OC
6 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3050 GAMING X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 TI ARMOR 6G OC
6 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3050 GAMING X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3050 GAMING X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3050 GAMING X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3050 GAMING X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3050 GAMING X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3050 GAMING X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3050 GAMING X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3050 GAMING X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 TI ARMOR 6G OC
6 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3050 GAMING X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 TI ARMOR 6G OC
6 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3050 GAMING X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 TI ARMOR 6G OC
6 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3050 GAMING X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 TI ARMOR 6G OC
6 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3050 GAMING X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 TI ARMOR 6G OC
6 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3050 GAMING X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 TI ARMOR 6G OC
6 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3050 GAMING X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |