GPU comparison with benchmarksIn the gpu comparison between the MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G and the Palit GeForce RTX 3060 StormX 8GB, we compare both the technical data and the benchmark results of the two graphics cards.
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GPUThe MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12GB and has 2176 texture shaders and 34 execution units. Palit GeForce RTX 3060 StormX 8GB is based on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB, which has 3584 shaders and 28 execution units. |
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MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G | GPU | Palit GeForce RTX 3060 StormX 8GB |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12GB | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
TU106 | GPU Chip | GA106-302-A1 |
Turing | Architecture | Ampere |
34 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 28 |
2176 | Shader | 3584 |
48 | Render Output Units | 48 |
136 | Texture Units | 112 |
34 | Raytracing Cores | 28 |
MemoryThe MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G has 12 GB of graphics memory of the type GDDR6 and achieves a memory bandwidth of 336 GB/s. The Palit GeForce RTX 3060 StormX 8GB can access 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory and thus achieves a memory bandwidth of 240 GB/s. |
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12 GB | Memory Size | 8 GB |
GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
1.750 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.875 GHz |
14.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 15.0 Gbps |
336 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 240 GB/s |
192 bit | Memory Interface | 128 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G clocks in the base with up to 1.470 GHz. The base frequency of the Palit GeForce RTX 3060 StormX 8GB is 1.320 GHz. |
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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 TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G is 184 W. The graphics card is supplied with energy via the 1 x 8-Pin connector. The Palit GeForce RTX 3060 StormX 8GB has a TDP of 170 W and is supplied with the required energy via 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors. |
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184 W | TDP | 170 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
88 °C | Tjunction max | 93 °C |
1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G has a total of 2 Axial fans. The Palit GeForce RTX 3060 StormX 8GB has 1 Axial fans to cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
2 x 90 mm | Fan 1 | 1 x 100 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 RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G. The Palit GeForce RTX 3060 StormX 8GB supports a maximum of 4 screens. |
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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 | -- |
FeaturesetThe MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G supports a maximum resolution of 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum resolution of the Palit GeForce RTX 3060 StormX 8GB 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 | 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. |
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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 VENTUS 12G is 231 mm long, 128 mm high and 42 mm wide. The Palit GeForce RTX 3060 StormX 8GB is 170 mm long, 125 mm high and 40 mm wide. |
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231 mm | Length | 170 mm |
128 mm | Height | 125 mm |
42 mm | Width | 40 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
706 g | Weight | -- |
PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G was released in Q4/2021 at a price of 289 $ (Reference). The Palit GeForce RTX 3060 StormX 8GB was introduced in Q4/2022 at a price of 329 $ (Reference). |
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GPU-Monkey | Part-no | NE63060019P1-190AF |
Q4/2021 | Release date | Q4/2022 |
289 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 329 $ (Reference) |
12 nm | Structure size | 8 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Palit GeForce RTX 3060 StormX 8GB
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Palit GeForce RTX 3060 StormX 8GB
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Palit GeForce RTX 3060 StormX 8GB
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Palit GeForce RTX 3060 StormX 8GB
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Palit GeForce RTX 3060 StormX 8GB
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Palit GeForce RTX 3060 StormX 8GB
8 GB GDDR6 |
Palit GeForce RTX 3060 StormX 8GB
8 GB GDDR6 |
Palit GeForce RTX 3060 StormX 8GB
8 GB GDDR6 |
Palit GeForce RTX 3060 StormX 8GB
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Palit GeForce RTX 3060 StormX 8GB
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Palit GeForce RTX 3060 StormX 8GB
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Palit GeForce RTX 3060 StormX 8GB
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Palit GeForce RTX 3060 StormX 8GB
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Palit GeForce RTX 3060 StormX 8GB
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Palit GeForce RTX 3060 StormX 8GB
8 GB GDDR6 |