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 KFA2 GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER Prodigy is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER (Turing) and has 6 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 336 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 KFA2 GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER Prodigy is based on the graphics chip TU116-300-A1, which comes from the Turing architecture. |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G OC | GPU | KFA2 GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER Prodigy |
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 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 KFA2 GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER Prodigy is 14.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.750 GHz. |
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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 clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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1.320 GHz | Base Clock | 1.530 GHz |
1.807 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.815 GHz |
1.78 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | 1.80 GHz |
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 KFA2 GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER Prodigy has 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 125 W. |
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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 OC is equipped with a total of 3 Axial main fans. The KFA2 GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER Prodigy 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 KFA2 GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER Prodigy supports the operation of a maximum of 3 monitors. |
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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 | 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 KFA2 GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER Prodigy 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 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 KFA2 GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER Prodigy needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 3.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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316 mm | Length | 230 mm |
120 mm | Height | 128 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 16 |
Additional dataThe MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G OC has been manufactured with a structure width of 8 nanometers since Q1/2021. The KFA2 GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER Prodigy came on the market in Q4/2019 and will have a structure width of 12 nanometers manufactured. |
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-- | Part-no | 60SRL7DS46PK |
Q1/2021 | Release date | Q4/2019 |
449 $ | Launch Price | 229 $ (Reference) |
8 nm | Structure size | 12 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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KFA2 GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER Prodigy
6 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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KFA2 GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER Prodigy
6 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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KFA2 GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER Prodigy
6 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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KFA2 GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER Prodigy
6 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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KFA2 GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER Prodigy
6 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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KFA2 GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER Prodigy
6 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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KFA2 GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER Prodigy
6 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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KFA2 GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER Prodigy
6 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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KFA2 GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER Prodigy
6 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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KFA2 GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER Prodigy
6 GB GDDR6 |