GPU comparison with benchmarksIn the gpu comparison between the MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X XS 12G OC and the MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT Mech 8G, 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 XS 12G OC is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 and has 3584 texture shaders and 28 execution units. MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT Mech 8G is based on AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT, which has 1408 shaders and 22 execution units. |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X XS 12G OC | GPU | MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT Mech 8G |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT |
GA106-300-A1 | GPU Chip | Navi 14 XTX |
Ampere | Architecture | RDNA 1 |
28 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 22 |
3584 | Shader | 1408 |
48 | Render Output Units | 32 |
112 | Texture Units | 88 |
28 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
MemoryThe MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X XS 12G OC has 12 GB of graphics memory of the type GDDR6 and achieves a memory bandwidth of 360 GB/s. The MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT Mech 8G can access 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory and thus achieves a memory bandwidth of 224 GB/s. |
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12 GB | Memory Size | 8 GB |
GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
1.875 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.750 GHz |
15.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 14.0 Gbps |
360 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 224 GB/s |
192 bit | Memory Interface | 128 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X XS 12G OC clocks in the base with up to 1.320 GHz. The base frequency of the MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT Mech 8G is 1.607 GHz. |
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1.320 GHz | Base Clock | 1.607 GHz |
1.792 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.845 GHz |
1.78 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | 1.72 GHz |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X XS 12G OC is 170 W. The graphics card is supplied with energy via the 1 x 8-Pin connector. The MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT Mech 8G has a TDP of 130 W and is supplied with the required energy via 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors. |
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170 W | TDP | 130 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
93 °C | Tjunction max | 95 °C |
1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X XS 12G OC has a total of 2 Axial fans. The MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT Mech 8G has 2 Axial fans to 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) | 39 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 3060 VENTUS 2X XS 12G OC. The MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT Mech 8G 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 v2.0b |
3x DP v1.4a | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4 |
-- | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetThe MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X XS 12G OC supports a maximum resolution of 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum resolution of the MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT Mech 8G is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_2 (Ultimate) | DirectX | 12_1 |
Yes | Raytracing | No |
Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
No LED lighting | LED | No LED lighting |
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 / Encode |
DimensionsThe MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X XS 12G OC is 212 mm long, 115 mm high and 43 mm wide. The MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT Mech 8G is 215 mm long, 128 mm high and 40 mm wide. |
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212 mm | Length | 215 mm |
115 mm | Height | 128 mm |
43 mm | Width | 40 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
562 g | Weight | 705 g |
PCIe 4.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 8 |
Additional dataThe MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X XS 12G OC was released in Q1/2021 at a price of 329 $ (Reference). The MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT Mech 8G was introduced in Q3/2019 at a price of 169 $ (Reference). |
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Q1/2021 | Release date | Q3/2019 |
329 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 169 $ (Reference) |
8 nm | Structure size | 7 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X XS 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT Mech 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X XS 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X XS 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X XS 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X XS 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X XS 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X XS 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X XS 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT Mech 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X XS 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT Mech 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X XS 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT Mech 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X XS 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT Mech 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X XS 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT Mech 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X XS 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT Mech 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X XS 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT Mech 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT Mech 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X XS 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT Mech 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |