GPU comparison with benchmarksIn the gpu comparison between the MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G and the GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER OC 6G, 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 3X 12G is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 and has 3584 texture shaders and 28 execution units. GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER OC 6G is based on NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER, which has 1408 shaders and 22 execution units. |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G | GPU | GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER OC 6G |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER |
GA106-300-A1 | GPU Chip | TU116-300-A1 |
Ampere | Architecture | Turing |
28 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 22 |
3584 | Shader | 1408 |
48 | Render Output Units | 48 |
112 | Texture Units | 88 |
28 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
MemoryThe MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G has 12 GB of graphics memory of the type GDDR6 and achieves a memory bandwidth of 360 GB/s. The GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER OC 6G can access 6 GB GDDR6 graphics memory and thus achieves a memory bandwidth of 336 GB/s. |
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12 GB | Memory Size | 6 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 | 336 GB/s |
192 bit | Memory Interface | 192 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G clocks in the base with up to 1.320 GHz. The base frequency of the GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER OC 6G is 1.530 GHz. |
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1.320 GHz | Base Clock | 1.530 GHz |
1.777 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.830 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | 1.79 GHz | |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G is 170 W. The graphics card is supplied with energy via the 1 x 8-Pin connector. The GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER OC 6G has a TDP of 125 W and is supplied with the required energy via 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors. |
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170 W | TDP | 125 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
93 °C | Tjunction max | 93 °C |
1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G has a total of 3 Axial fans. The GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER OC 6G has 2 Axial fans to cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
3 x 90 mm | Fan 1 | 2 x 90 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | dB |
33 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 3X 12G. The GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER OC 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 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G supports a maximum resolution of 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum resolution of the GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER OC 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 |
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 |
DimensionsThe MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G is 316 mm long, 120 mm high and 42 mm wide. The GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER OC 6G is 226 mm long, 122 mm high and 41 mm wide. |
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316 mm | Length | 226 mm |
120 mm | Height | 122 mm |
42 mm | Width | 41 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
753 g | Weight | 564 g |
PCIe 4.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G was released in Q1/2021 at a price of 429 $. The GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER OC 6G was introduced in Q4/2019 at a price of 229 $ (Reference). |
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-- | Part-no | GV-N166SOC-6GD |
Q1/2021 | Release date | Q4/2019 |
429 $ | Launch Price | 229 $ (Reference) |
8 nm | Structure size | 12 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER OC 6G
6 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER OC 6G
6 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER OC 6G
6 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER OC 6G
6 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER OC 6G
6 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER OC 6G
6 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER OC 6G
6 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER OC 6G
6 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER OC 6G
6 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER OC 6G
6 GB GDDR6 |