GPU comparison with benchmarksThe MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G OC is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12GB (Turing) and has 12 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 336 GB/s.
The ASRock Radeon RX 6600 Challenger D is based on the AMD Radeon RX 6600 (RDNA 2) and has 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 224 GB/s. |
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GPUThe MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G OC has the TU106 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Turing architecture. The ASRock Radeon RX 6600 Challenger D is based on the graphics chip Navi 23 XL, which comes from the RDNA 2 architecture. |
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MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G OC | GPU | ASRock Radeon RX 6600 Challenger D |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12GB | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 6600 |
TU106 | GPU Chip | Navi 23 XL |
Turing | Architecture | RDNA 2 |
34 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 28 |
2176 | Shader | 1792 |
48 | Render Output Units | 64 |
136 | Texture Units | 112 |
34 | Raytracing Cores | 28 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G OC clocks at 1.750 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 14.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the ASRock Radeon RX 6600 Challenger D is 14.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.750 GHz. |
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12 GB | Memory Size | 8 GB |
GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
1.750 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.750 GHz |
14.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 14.0 Gbps |
336 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 224 GB/s |
192 bit | Memory Interface | 128 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 | 1.626 GHz |
1.680 GHz | Boost Clock | 2.491 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | 2.04 GHz | |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G OC is powered by 1 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 184 W. The ASRock Radeon RX 6600 Challenger D has 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 132 W. |
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184 W | TDP | 132 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
88 °C | Tjunction max | 100 °C |
1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G OC is equipped with a total of 2 Axial main fans. The ASRock Radeon RX 6600 Challenger D 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 95 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G OC. The ASRock Radeon RX 6600 Challenger D 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 v1.4 |
-- | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G OC it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the ASRock Radeon RX 6600 Challenger D 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 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 / Encode |
Decode | VP9 | Decode / Encode |
DimensionsThe MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G OC is connected to the system via PCIe 3.0 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The ASRock Radeon RX 6600 Challenger D needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 8 Lanes interface. |
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231 mm | Length | 269 mm |
128 mm | Height | 132 mm |
42 mm | Width | 41 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
706 g | Weight | 627 g |
PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 8 |
Additional dataThe MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G OC has been manufactured with a structure width of 12 nanometers since Q4/2021. The ASRock Radeon RX 6600 Challenger D came on the market in Q4/2021 and will have a structure width of 7 nanometers manufactured. |
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GPU - Monkey | Part-no | RX6600 CLD 8G |
Q4/2021 | Release date | Q4/2021 |
289 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 329 $ (Reference) |
12 nm | Structure size | 7 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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ASRock Radeon RX 6600 Challenger D
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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ASRock Radeon RX 6600 Challenger D
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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ASRock Radeon RX 6600 Challenger D
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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ASRock Radeon RX 6600 Challenger D
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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ASRock Radeon RX 6600 Challenger D
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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ASRock Radeon RX 6600 Challenger D
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASRock Radeon RX 6600 Challenger D
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASRock Radeon RX 6600 Challenger D
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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ASRock Radeon RX 6600 Challenger D
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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ASRock Radeon RX 6600 Challenger D
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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ASRock Radeon RX 6600 Challenger D
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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ASRock Radeon RX 6600 Challenger D
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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ASRock Radeon RX 6600 Challenger D
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASRock Radeon RX 6600 Challenger D
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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ASRock Radeon RX 6600 Challenger D
8 GB GDDR6 |