GPU comparison with benchmarksThe MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G OC is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Ampere) and has 12 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 360 GB/s.
The ASUS AREZ Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2GB is based on the AMD Radeon RX 550 (Baffin 10 CU) (GCN 4) and has 2 GB GDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 96 GB/s. |
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GPUThe MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G OC has the GA106-300-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Ampere architecture. The ASUS AREZ Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2GB is based on the graphics chip Baffin LE, which comes from the GCN 4 architecture. |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G OC | GPU | ASUS AREZ Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2GB |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 550 (Baffin 10 CU) |
GA106-300-A1 | GPU Chip | Baffin LE |
Ampere | Architecture | GCN 4 |
28 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 10 |
3584 | Shader | 640 |
48 | Render Output Units | 16 |
112 | Texture Units | 40 |
28 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G OC clocks at 1.875 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 15.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the ASUS AREZ Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2GB is 6.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.500 GHz. |
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12 GB | Memory Size | 2 GB |
GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR5 |
1.875 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.500 GHz |
15.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 6.0 Gbps |
360 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 96 GB/s |
192 bit | Memory Interface | 128 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 | 1.019 GHz |
1.807 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.071 GHz |
1.78 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G OC is powered by 1 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 170 W. The ASUS AREZ Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2GB has PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 60 W. |
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170 W | TDP | 60 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
93 °C | Tjunction max | 80 °C |
1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power |
Cooler & FansThe MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G OC is equipped with a total of 3 Axial main fans. The ASUS AREZ Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2GB has 1 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
3 x 90 mm | Fan 1 | 1 x 80 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | dB |
33 dB | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G OC. The ASUS AREZ Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2GB supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.3 | HDCP-Version | 2.2 |
1x HDMI v2.1 | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.0b |
3x DP v1.4a | DP Ports | 1x DP v1.4 |
-- | DVI Ports | 1 |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G OC it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the ASUS AREZ Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2GB is 5120x2880 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 5120x2880 |
12_2 (Ultimate) | DirectX | 12 |
Yes | Raytracing | No |
Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
No LED lighting | LED | No LED lighting |
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 | No |
Decode | VP8 | Decode |
Decode | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G OC is connected to the system via PCIe 4.0 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The ASUS AREZ Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2GB needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 3.0 x 8 Lanes interface. |
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316 mm | Length | 192 mm |
120 mm | Height | 115 mm |
42 mm | Width | 39 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
753 g | Weight | -- |
PCIe 4.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3.0 x 8 |
Additional dataThe MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G OC has been manufactured with a structure width of 8 nanometers since Q1/2021. The ASUS AREZ Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2GB came on the market in Q4/2017 and will have a structure width of 14 nanometers manufactured. |
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-- | Part-no | AREZ-PH-RX550-2G |
Q1/2021 | Release date | Q4/2017 |
449 $ | Launch Price | 79 $ (Reference) |
8 nm | Structure size | 14 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS AREZ Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2GB
2 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS AREZ Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2GB
2 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS AREZ Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2GB
2 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS AREZ Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2GB
2 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS AREZ Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2GB
2 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS AREZ Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2GB
2 GB GDDR5 |
ASUS AREZ Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2GB
2 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS AREZ Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2GB
2 GB GDDR5 |