GPU comparison with benchmarksIn the gpu comparison between the MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Gaming X Trio and the ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge OC, we compare both the technical data and the benchmark results of the two graphics cards.
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GPUThe MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Gaming X Trio is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 and has 2944 texture shaders and 46 execution units. ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge OC is based on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, which has 3584 shaders and 28 execution units. |
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MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Gaming X Trio | GPU | ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge OC |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |
TU104 | GPU Chip | GA106-300-A1 |
Turing | Architecture | Ampere |
46 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 28 |
2944 | Shader | 3584 |
64 | Render Output Units | 48 |
184 | Texture Units | 112 |
46 | Raytracing Cores | 28 |
MemoryThe MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Gaming X Trio has 8 GB of graphics memory of the type GDDR6 and achieves a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s. The ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge OC can access 12 GB GDDR6 graphics memory and thus achieves a memory bandwidth of 360 GB/s. |
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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 MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Gaming X Trio clocks in the base with up to 1.515 GHz. The base frequency of the ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge OC is 1.320 GHz. |
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1.515 GHz | Base Clock | 1.320 GHz |
1.860 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.807 GHz |
1.71 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | 1.78 GHz |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Gaming X Trio is 260 W. The graphics card is supplied with energy via the 2 x 8-Pin connector. The ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge OC 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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260 W | TDP | 170 W |
310 W | TDP (up) | -- |
88 °C | Tjunction max | 93 °C |
2 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Gaming X Trio has a total of 3 Axial fans. The ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge OC has 2 Axial fans to cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
2 x 100 mm | Fan 1 | 2 x 90 mm |
1 x 90 mm | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
34 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
44 dB | Noise (Load) | 35 dB |
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 2080 Gaming X Trio. The ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge OC 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 | -- |
1 | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetThe MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Gaming X Trio supports a maximum resolution of 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum resolution of the ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge OC 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 |
MSI Mystic Light | LED | ZOTAC SPECTRA |
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 2080 Gaming X Trio is 327 mm long, 140 mm high and 56 mm wide. The ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge OC is 224 mm long, 116 mm high and 39 mm wide. |
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327 mm | Length | 224 mm |
140 mm | Height | 116 mm |
56 mm | Width | 39 mm |
3 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
1553 g | Weight | -- |
PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Gaming X Trio was released in Q3/2018 at a price of 839 $. The ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge OC was introduced in Q1/2021 at a price of 399 $. |
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-- | Part-no | ZT-A30600H-10M |
Q3/2018 | Release date | Q1/2021 |
839 $ | Launch Price | 399 $ |
12 nm | Structure size | 8 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Gaming X Trio
8 GB GDDR6 |
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ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Gaming X Trio
8 GB GDDR6 |
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ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Gaming X Trio
8 GB GDDR6 |
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ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Gaming X Trio
8 GB GDDR6 |
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ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Gaming X Trio
8 GB GDDR6 |
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ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Gaming X Trio
8 GB GDDR6 |
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ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Gaming X Trio
8 GB GDDR6 |
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ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Gaming X Trio
8 GB GDDR6 |
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ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Gaming X Trio
8 GB GDDR6 |
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ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Gaming X Trio
8 GB GDDR6 |
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ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Gaming X Trio
8 GB GDDR6 |
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ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Gaming X Trio
8 GB GDDR6 |
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ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge OC
12 GB GDDR6 |