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 XFX Radeon RX 5600 XT Thicc II Pro 14Gbps is based on the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (RDNA 1) 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 XFX Radeon RX 5600 XT Thicc II Pro 14Gbps is based on the graphics chip Navi 10 XLE, which comes from the RDNA 1 architecture. |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G OC | GPU | XFX Radeon RX 5600 XT Thicc II Pro 14Gbps |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT |
GA106-300-A1 | GPU Chip | Navi 10 XLE |
Ampere | Architecture | RDNA 1 |
28 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 36 |
3584 | Shader | 2304 |
48 | Render Output Units | 64 |
112 | Texture Units | 144 |
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 XFX Radeon RX 5600 XT Thicc II Pro 14Gbps 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 | 1.235 GHz |
1.807 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.620 GHz |
1.78 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | 1.56 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 XFX Radeon RX 5600 XT Thicc II Pro 14Gbps has 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 160 W. |
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170 W | TDP | 160 W |
-- | TDP (up) | 195 W |
93 °C | Tjunction max | 100 °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 XFX Radeon RX 5600 XT Thicc II Pro 14Gbps has 2 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
3 x 90 mm | Fan 1 | 2 x 100 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 28 dB |
33 dB | Noise (Load) | 33 dB |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G OC. The XFX Radeon RX 5600 XT Thicc II Pro 14Gbps supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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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 | -- |
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 XFX Radeon RX 5600 XT Thicc II Pro 14Gbps is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_2 (Ultimate) | DirectX | 12_2 (Ultimate) |
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 / Encode |
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 XFX Radeon RX 5600 XT Thicc II Pro 14Gbps needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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316 mm | Length | 280 mm |
120 mm | Height | 148 mm |
42 mm | Width | 44 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
753 g | Weight | -- |
PCIe 4.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 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 XFX Radeon RX 5600 XT Thicc II Pro 14Gbps came on the market in Q1/2020 and will have a structure width of 7 nanometers manufactured. |
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-- | Part-no | RX-56XT6DF46 |
Q1/2021 | Release date | Q1/2020 |
449 $ | Launch Price | 279 $ (Reference) |
8 nm | Structure size | 7 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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XFX Radeon RX 5600 XT Thicc II Pro 14Gbps
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 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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XFX Radeon RX 5600 XT Thicc II Pro 14Gbps
6 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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XFX Radeon RX 5600 XT Thicc II Pro 14Gbps
6 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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XFX Radeon RX 5600 XT Thicc II Pro 14Gbps
6 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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XFX Radeon RX 5600 XT Thicc II Pro 14Gbps
6 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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XFX Radeon RX 5600 XT Thicc II Pro 14Gbps
6 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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XFX Radeon RX 5600 XT Thicc II Pro 14Gbps
6 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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XFX Radeon RX 5600 XT Thicc II Pro 14Gbps
6 GB GDDR6 |
XFX Radeon RX 5600 XT Thicc II Pro 14Gbps
6 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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XFX Radeon RX 5600 XT Thicc II Pro 14Gbps
6 GB GDDR6 |