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 MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 6G is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB (Pascal) and has 6 GB GDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 192 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 MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 6G is based on the graphics chip GP106-400-A1, which comes from the Pascal architecture. |
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MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G OC | GPU | MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 6G |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12GB | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB |
TU106 | GPU Chip | GP106-400-A1 |
Turing | Architecture | Pascal |
34 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 10 |
2176 | Shader | 1280 |
48 | Render Output Units | 48 |
136 | Texture Units | 80 |
34 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
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 MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 6G is 8.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 2.002 GHz. |
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12 GB | Memory Size | 6 GB |
GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR5 |
1.750 GHz | Memory Clock | 2.002 GHz |
14.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 8.0 Gbps |
336 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 192 GB/s |
192 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 | 1.506 GHz |
1.680 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.708 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | ||
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 MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 6G has 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 120 W. |
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184 W | TDP | 120 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
88 °C | Tjunction max | 94 °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 MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 6G 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 100 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 MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 6G supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.2 | HDCP-Version | 2.2 |
1x HDMI v2.0b | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.0b |
3x DP v1.4a | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4 |
-- | DVI Ports | 1 |
-- | 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 MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 6G is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_2 (Ultimate) | DirectX | 12_1 |
Yes | Raytracing | No |
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 | No |
Decode | VP8 | No |
Decode | VP9 | Decode |
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 MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 6G needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 3.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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231 mm | Length | 279 mm |
128 mm | Height | 140 mm |
42 mm | Width | 38 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
706 g | Weight | 737 g |
PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G OC has been manufactured with a structure width of 12 nanometers since Q4/2021. The MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 6G came on the market in Q3/2016 and will have a structure width of 16 nanometers manufactured. |
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GPU - Monkey | Part-no | -- |
Q4/2021 | Release date | Q3/2016 |
289 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 249 $ (Reference) |
12 nm | Structure size | 16 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |