GPU comparison with benchmarksIn the gpu comparison between the MSI GeForce RTX 3050 GAMING X 8G and the MSI GeForce GTX 1660 GAMING X 6G, we compare both the technical data and the benchmark results of the two graphics cards.
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GPUThe MSI GeForce RTX 3050 GAMING X 8G is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 and has 2560 texture shaders and 20 execution units. MSI GeForce GTX 1660 GAMING X 6G is based on NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660, which has 1408 shaders and 22 execution units. |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3050 GAMING X 8G | GPU | MSI GeForce GTX 1660 GAMING X 6G |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 |
GA106-150-A1 | GPU Chip | TU116-300-A1 |
Ampere | Architecture | Turing |
20 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 22 |
2560 | Shader | 1408 |
48 | Render Output Units | 48 |
80 | Texture Units | 88 |
20 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
MemoryThe MSI GeForce RTX 3050 GAMING X 8G has 8 GB of graphics memory of the type GDDR6 and achieves a memory bandwidth of 224 GB/s. The MSI GeForce GTX 1660 GAMING X 6G can access 6 GB GDDR5 graphics memory and thus achieves a memory bandwidth of 192 GB/s. |
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8 GB | Memory Size | 6 GB |
GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR5 |
1.750 GHz | Memory Clock | 2.000 GHz |
14.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 8.0 Gbps |
224 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 192 GB/s |
128 bit | Memory Interface | 192 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe MSI GeForce RTX 3050 GAMING X 8G clocks in the base with up to 1.552 GHz. The base frequency of the MSI GeForce GTX 1660 GAMING X 6G is 1.530 GHz. |
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1.552 GHz | Base Clock | 1.530 GHz |
1.845 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.860 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | ||
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the MSI GeForce RTX 3050 GAMING X 8G is 130 W. The graphics card is supplied with energy via the 1 x 8-Pin connector. The MSI GeForce GTX 1660 GAMING X 6G has a TDP of 120 W and is supplied with the required energy via 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors. |
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130 W | TDP | 120 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
93 °C | Tjunction max | 95 °C |
1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe MSI GeForce RTX 3050 GAMING X 8G has a total of 2 Axial fans. The MSI GeForce GTX 1660 GAMING X 6G 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 |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 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 3050 GAMING X 8G. The MSI GeForce GTX 1660 GAMING X 6G supports a maximum of 3 screens. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 3 |
2.3 | HDCP-Version | 2.2 |
1x HDMI v2.1 | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.0b |
3x DP v1.4a | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4 |
-- | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetThe MSI GeForce RTX 3050 GAMING X 8G supports a maximum resolution of 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum resolution of the MSI GeForce GTX 1660 GAMING X 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 |
MSI Mystic Light | LED | MSI Mystic Light |
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 |
Decode | AV1 | No |
Decode | VP8 | Decode |
Decode | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe MSI GeForce RTX 3050 GAMING X 8G is 278 mm long, 130 mm high and 49 mm wide. The MSI GeForce GTX 1660 GAMING X 6G is 247 mm long, 127 mm high and 46 mm wide. |
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278 mm | Length | 247 mm |
130 mm | Height | 127 mm |
49 mm | Width | 46 mm |
3 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 3 PCIe-Slots |
939 g | Weight | 845 g |
PCIe 4.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe MSI GeForce RTX 3050 GAMING X 8G was released in Q1/2022 at a price of 249 $ (Reference). The MSI GeForce GTX 1660 GAMING X 6G was introduced in Q1/2019 at a price of 219 $ (Reference). |
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Q1/2022 | Release date | Q1/2019 |
249 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 219 $ (Reference) |
8 nm | Structure size | 12 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
MSI GeForce RTX 3050 GAMING X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1660 GAMING X 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3050 GAMING X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1660 GAMING X 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3050 GAMING X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3050 GAMING X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3050 GAMING X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3050 GAMING X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3050 GAMING X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3050 GAMING X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3050 GAMING X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1660 GAMING X 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3050 GAMING X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1660 GAMING X 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3050 GAMING X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1660 GAMING X 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3050 GAMING X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1660 GAMING X 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3050 GAMING X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1660 GAMING X 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3050 GAMING X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1660 GAMING X 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3050 GAMING X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1660 GAMING X 6G
6 GB GDDR5 |