GPU comparison with benchmarksIn the gpu comparison between the MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 100ME and the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro 8G (Rev. 2.0), we compare both the technical data and the benchmark results of the two graphics cards.
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GPUThe MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 100ME is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 and has 1024 texture shaders and 8 execution units. GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro 8G (Rev. 2.0) is based on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which has 4864 shaders and 38 execution units. |
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MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 100ME | GPU | GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro 8G (Rev. 2.0) |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
GM206-300-A1 | GPU Chip | GA104-200-A1 |
Maxwell 2.0 | Architecture | Ampere |
8 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 38 |
1024 | Shader | 4864 |
32 | Render Output Units | 80 |
64 | Texture Units | 152 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 38 |
MemoryThe MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 100ME has 2 GB of graphics memory of the type GDDR5 and achieves a memory bandwidth of 112 GB/s. The GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro 8G (Rev. 2.0) can access 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory and thus achieves a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s. |
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2 GB | Memory Size | 8 GB |
GDDR5 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
1.753 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.750 GHz |
7.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 14.0 Gbps |
112 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 448 GB/s |
128 bit | Memory Interface | 256 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 100ME clocks in the base with up to 1.241 GHz. The base frequency of the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro 8G (Rev. 2.0) is 1.410 GHz. |
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1.241 GHz | Base Clock | 1.410 GHz |
1.304 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.770 GHz |
1.25 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | 1.67 GHz |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 100ME is 120 W. The graphics card is supplied with energy via the 1 x 8-Pin connector. The GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro 8G (Rev. 2.0) has a TDP of 200 W and is supplied with the required energy via 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors. |
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120 W | TDP | 200 W |
-- | TDP (up) | 220 W |
98 °C | Tjunction max | 93 °C |
1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 100ME has a total of 2 Axial fans. The GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro 8G (Rev. 2.0) has 3 Axial fans to cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
2 x 100 mm | Fan 1 | 3 x 80 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityIn the connectivity category, we recorded the number of ports on a graphics card. A total of 4 screens can be connected to the MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 100ME. The GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro 8G (Rev. 2.0) supports a maximum of 4 screens. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.2 | HDCP-Version | 2.3 |
1x HDMI v2.0 | HDMI Ports | 2x HDMI v2.1 |
3x DP v1.2 | DP Ports | 2x DP v1.4a |
1 | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetThe MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 100ME supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 pixels. The maximum resolution of the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro 8G (Rev. 2.0) is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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4096x2160 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_1 | DirectX | 12_2 (Ultimate) |
No | Raytracing | Yes |
No | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
No LED lighting | LED | GIGABYTE RGB Fusion |
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 |
No | h265 / HEVC | Decode / Encode |
No | AV1 | Decode |
Decode | VP8 | Decode |
No | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 100ME is 267 mm long, 139 mm high and 48 mm wide. The GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro 8G (Rev. 2.0) is 281 mm long, 117 mm high and 40 mm wide. |
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267 mm | Length | 281 mm |
139 mm | Height | 117 mm |
48 mm | Width | 40 mm |
3 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
860 g | Weight | -- |
PCIe 3 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 100ME was released in Q1/2015 at a price of 249 $. The GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro 8G (Rev. 2.0) was introduced in Q4/2020 at a price of 479 $. |
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V320-005R | Part-no | GV-N306TGAMINGOC PRO-8GD |
Q1/2015 | Release date | Q4/2020 |
249 $ | Launch Price | 479 $ |
28 nm | Structure size | 8 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 100ME
2 GB GDDR5 |
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GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro 8G (Rev. 2.0)
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 100ME
2 GB GDDR5 |
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GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro 8G (Rev. 2.0)
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 100ME
2 GB GDDR5 |
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GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro 8G (Rev. 2.0)
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 100ME
2 GB GDDR5 |
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GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC Pro 8G (Rev. 2.0)
8 GB GDDR6 |