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 Sapphire Radeon RX 6600 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 Sapphire Radeon RX 6600 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 | Sapphire Radeon RX 6600 |
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 Sapphire Radeon RX 6600 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 Sapphire Radeon RX 6600 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) | 140 W |
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 Sapphire Radeon RX 6600 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) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G OC. The Sapphire Radeon RX 6600 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 | 1x DP v1.4a |
-- | 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 Sapphire Radeon RX 6600 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 Sapphire Radeon RX 6600 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 | 193 mm |
128 mm | Height | 120 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 8 |
Additional dataThe MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G OC has been manufactured with a structure width of 12 nanometers since Q4/2021. The Sapphire Radeon RX 6600 came on the market in Q1/2022 and will have a structure width of 7 nanometers manufactured. |
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GPU - Monkey | Part-no | 11304-05-10G |
Q4/2021 | Release date | Q1/2022 |
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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Sapphire Radeon RX 6600
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Sapphire Radeon RX 6600
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Sapphire Radeon RX 6600
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Sapphire Radeon RX 6600
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Sapphire Radeon RX 6600
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Sapphire Radeon RX 6600
8 GB GDDR6 |
Sapphire Radeon RX 6600
8 GB GDDR6 |
Sapphire Radeon RX 6600
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Sapphire Radeon RX 6600
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Sapphire Radeon RX 6600
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Sapphire Radeon RX 6600
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Sapphire Radeon RX 6600
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Sapphire Radeon RX 6600
8 GB GDDR6 |
Sapphire Radeon RX 6600
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Sapphire Radeon RX 6600
8 GB GDDR6 |