GPU comparison with benchmarksThe MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Ampere) and has 12 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 360 GB/s.
The MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 12G is based on the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (RDNA 2) and has 12 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 384 GB/s. |
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GPUThe MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G has the GA106-300-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Ampere architecture. The MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 12G is based on the graphics chip Navi 22 XT, which comes from the RDNA 2 architecture. |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G | GPU | MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 12G |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT |
GA106-300-A1 | GPU Chip | Navi 22 XT |
Ampere | Architecture | RDNA 2 |
28 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 40 |
3584 | Shader | 2560 |
48 | Render Output Units | 64 |
112 | Texture Units | 160 |
28 | Raytracing Cores | 40 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G clocks at 1.875 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 15.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 12G is 16.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 2.000 GHz. |
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12 GB | Memory Size | 12 GB |
GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
1.875 GHz | Memory Clock | 2.000 GHz |
15.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 16.0 Gbps |
360 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 384 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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1.320 GHz | Base Clock | 2.321 GHz |
1.777 GHz | Boost Clock | 2.581 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | 2.42 GHz | |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G is powered by 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 170 W. The MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 12G has 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 230 W. |
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170 W | TDP | 230 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
93 °C | Tjunction max | 100 °C |
1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G is equipped with a total of 2 Axial main fans. The MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 12G has 2 Axial main fans that 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) | 0 dB |
36 dB | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G. The MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 12G supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.3 | HDCP-Version | 2.3 |
1x HDMI v2.1 | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.1 |
3x DP v1.4a | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4a |
-- | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 12G 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 | Non addressable LED |
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 |
Decode | AV1 | Decode |
Decode | VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | VP9 | Decode / Encode |
DimensionsThe MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G is connected to the system via PCIe 4.0 x 16 lanes and requires 3 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 12G needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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276 mm | Length | 267 mm |
131 mm | Height | 110 mm |
51 mm | Width | 40 mm |
3 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
996 g | Weight | 908 g |
PCIe 4.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G has been manufactured with a structure width of 8 nanometers since Q1/2021. The MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 12G came on the market in Q1/2021 and will have a structure width of 7 nanometers manufactured. |
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Q1/2021 | Release date | Q1/2021 |
439 $ | Launch Price | 479 $ (Reference) |
8 nm | Structure size | 7 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |