GPU comparison with benchmarksIn the gpu comparison between the MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC and the SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 XT, we compare both the technical data and the benchmark results of the two graphics cards.
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GPUThe MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 and has 3584 texture shaders and 28 execution units. SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 XT is based on AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT, which has 2560 shaders and 40 execution units. |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC | GPU | SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 XT |
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 MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC has 12 GB of graphics memory of the type GDDR6 and achieves a memory bandwidth of 360 GB/s. The SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 XT can access 12 GB GDDR6 graphics memory and thus achieves a memory bandwidth of 384 GB/s. |
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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 MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC clocks in the base with up to 1.320 GHz. The base frequency of the SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 XT is 2.321 GHz. |
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1.320 GHz | Base Clock | 2.321 GHz |
1.807 GHz | Boost Clock | 2.581 GHz |
1.78 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | 2.42 GHz |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC is 170 W. The graphics card is supplied with energy via the 1 x 8-Pin connector. The SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 XT has a TDP of 230 W and is supplied with the required energy via 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors. |
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170 W | TDP | 230 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
93 °C | Tjunction max | 100 °C |
1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC has a total of 2 Axial fans. The SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 XT 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) | 0 dB |
35 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 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC. The SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 XT supports a maximum of 4 screens. |
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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 | -- |
FeaturesetThe MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC supports a maximum resolution of 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum resolution of the SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 XT 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 | Addressable LED |
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 | Decode |
Decode | VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | VP9 | Decode / Encode |
DimensionsThe MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC is 235 mm long, 124 mm high and 42 mm wide. The SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 XT is 260 mm long, 120 mm high and 50 mm wide. |
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235 mm | Length | 260 mm |
124 mm | Height | 120 mm |
42 mm | Width | 50 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 3 PCIe-Slots |
675 g | Weight | -- |
PCIe 4.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC was released in Q1/2021 at a price of 399 $. The SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 XT was introduced in Q1/2021 at a price of 479 $ (Reference). |
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-- | Part-no | 11306-02-20G |
Q1/2021 | Release date | Q1/2021 |
399 $ | Launch Price | 479 $ (Reference) |
8 nm | Structure size | 7 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |