GPU comparison with benchmarksIn the gpu comparison between the MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G LHR and the Gainward GeForce GTX 1660 Ghost, we compare both the technical data and the benchmark results of the two graphics cards.
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GPUThe MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G LHR is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 LHR and has 5888 texture shaders and 46 execution units. Gainward GeForce GTX 1660 Ghost is based on NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660, which has 1408 shaders and 22 execution units. |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G LHR | GPU | Gainward GeForce GTX 1660 Ghost |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 LHR | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 |
GA104-302-A1 | GPU Chip | TU116-300-A1 |
Ampere | Architecture | Turing |
46 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 22 |
5888 | Shader | 1408 |
96 | Render Output Units | 48 |
184 | Texture Units | 88 |
46 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
MemoryThe MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G LHR has 8 GB of graphics memory of the type GDDR6 and achieves a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s. The Gainward GeForce GTX 1660 Ghost can access 6 GB GDDR5 graphics memory and thus achieves a memory bandwidth of 192 GB/s. |
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8 GB | Memory Size | 6 GB |
GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR5 |
1.750 GHz | Memory Clock | 2.000 GHz |
14.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 8.0 Gbps |
448 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 192 GB/s |
256 bit | Memory Interface | 192 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G LHR clocks in the base with up to 1.500 GHz. The base frequency of the Gainward GeForce GTX 1660 Ghost is 1.530 GHz. |
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1.500 GHz | Base Clock | 1.530 GHz |
1.725 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.785 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | ||
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G LHR is 220 W. The graphics card is supplied with energy via the 2 x 8-Pin connector. The Gainward GeForce GTX 1660 Ghost has a TDP of 120 W and is supplied with the required energy via 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors. |
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220 W | TDP | 120 W |
250 W | TDP (up) | -- |
93 °C | Tjunction max | 95 °C |
2 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G LHR has a total of 3 Axial fans. The Gainward GeForce GTX 1660 Ghost 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 |
36-37 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 3070 Ventus 3X 8G LHR. The Gainward GeForce GTX 1660 Ghost 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 | 1x DP v1.4 |
-- | DVI Ports | 1 |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetThe MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G LHR supports a maximum resolution of 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum resolution of the Gainward GeForce GTX 1660 Ghost 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 3070 Ventus 3X 8G LHR is 305 mm long, 121 mm high and 52 mm wide. The Gainward GeForce GTX 1660 Ghost is 235 mm long, 115 mm high and -- wide. |
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305 mm | Length | 235 mm |
121 mm | Height | 115 mm |
52 mm | Width | -- |
3 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
992 g | Weight | -- |
PCIe 4.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G LHR was released in Q2/2021 at a price of 649 $. The Gainward GeForce GTX 1660 Ghost was introduced in Q1/2019 at a price of 219 $ (Reference). |
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-- | Part-no | NE51660018J9-1161X / -1161L |
Q2/2021 | Release date | Q1/2019 |
649 $ | Launch Price | 219 $ (Reference) |
8 nm | Structure size | 12 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce GTX 1660 Ghost
6 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce GTX 1660 Ghost
6 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce GTX 1660 Ghost
6 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce GTX 1660 Ghost
6 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce GTX 1660 Ghost
6 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce GTX 1660 Ghost
6 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce GTX 1660 Ghost
6 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce GTX 1660 Ghost
6 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce GTX 1660 Ghost
6 GB GDDR5 |