GPU comparison with benchmarksThe MSI GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER GAMING is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER (Turing) and has 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
The ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Ampere) and has 12 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 360 GB/s. |
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GPUThe MSI GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER GAMING has the TU106 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Turing architecture. The ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge is based on the graphics chip GA106-300-A1, which comes from the Ampere architecture. |
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MSI GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER GAMING | GPU | ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |
TU106 | GPU Chip | GA106-300-A1 |
Turing | Architecture | Ampere |
34 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 28 |
2176 | Shader | 3584 |
64 | Render Output Units | 48 |
136 | Texture Units | 112 |
34 | Raytracing Cores | 28 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the MSI GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER GAMING clocks at 1.750 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 14.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge is 15.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.875 GHz. |
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8 GB | Memory Size | 12 GB |
GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
1.750 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.875 GHz |
14.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 15.0 Gbps |
448 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 360 GB/s |
256 bit | Memory Interface | 192 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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1.470 GHz | Base Clock | 1.320 GHz |
1.650 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.777 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | ||
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe MSI GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER GAMING is powered by 1 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 175 W. The ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge has 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 170 W. |
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175 W | TDP | 170 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
89 °C | Tjunction max | 93 °C |
1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe MSI GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER GAMING is equipped with a total of 2 Axial main fans. The ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge 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 90 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | 35 dB |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the MSI GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER GAMING. The ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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4 | 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 | -- |
FeaturesetWith the MSI GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER GAMING it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_2 (Ultimate) | DirectX | 12_2 (Ultimate) |
Yes | Raytracing | Yes |
Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
No LED lighting | LED | ZOTAC SPECTRA |
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 / Encode |
Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC | Decode / Encode |
No | AV1 | Decode |
Decode | VP8 | Decode |
Decode | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe MSI GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER GAMING is connected to the system via PCIe 3.0 x 16 lanes and requires 3 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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248 mm | Length | 224 mm |
128 mm | Height | 116 mm |
52 mm | Width | 39 mm |
3 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
981 g | Weight | -- |
PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe MSI GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER GAMING has been manufactured with a structure width of 12 nanometers since Q3/2019. The ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge came on the market in Q1/2021 and will have a structure width of 8 nanometers manufactured. |
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V375-226R | Part-no | ZT-A30600E-10M |
Q3/2019 | Release date | Q1/2021 |
399 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 389 $ |
12 nm | Structure size | 8 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER GAMING
8 GB GDDR6 |
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ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER GAMING
8 GB GDDR6 |
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ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER GAMING
8 GB GDDR6 |
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ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER GAMING
8 GB GDDR6 |
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ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER GAMING
8 GB GDDR6 |
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ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER GAMING
8 GB GDDR6 |
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ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge
12 GB GDDR6 |
ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER GAMING
8 GB GDDR6 |
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ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER GAMING
8 GB GDDR6 |
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ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER GAMING
8 GB GDDR6 |
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ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER GAMING
8 GB GDDR6 |
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ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER GAMING
8 GB GDDR6 |
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ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER GAMING
8 GB GDDR6 |
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ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER GAMING
8 GB GDDR6 |
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ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER GAMING
8 GB GDDR6 |
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ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge
12 GB GDDR6 |