GPU comparison with benchmarksThe MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC is based on the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (RDNA 2) and has 12 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 384 GB/s.
The Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus OC is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Ampere) and has 12 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 360 GB/s. |
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GPUThe MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC has the Navi 22 XT graphics chip installed, which is based on the RDNA 2 architecture. The Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus OC is based on the graphics chip GA106-300-A1, which comes from the Ampere architecture. |
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MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC | GPU | Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus OC |
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |
Navi 22 XT | GPU Chip | GA106-300-A1 |
RDNA 2 | Architecture | Ampere |
40 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 28 |
2560 | Shader | 3584 |
64 | Render Output Units | 48 |
160 | Texture Units | 112 |
40 | Raytracing Cores | 28 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC clocks at 2.000 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 16.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus OC is 15.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.875 GHz. |
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12 GB | Memory Size | 12 GB |
GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
2.000 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.875 GHz |
16.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 15.0 Gbps |
384 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 360 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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2.321 GHz | Base Clock | 1.320 GHz |
2.620 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.807 GHz |
2.47 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | 1.78 GHz |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC is powered by 2 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 230 W. The Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus OC has 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 170 W. |
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230 W | TDP | 170 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max | 93 °C |
2 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC is equipped with a total of 2 Axial main fans. The Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus OC has 1 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
2 x 100 mm | Fan 1 | 1 x 100 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | 39 dB |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC. The Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus OC 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 v2.1 |
3x DP v1.4a | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4a |
-- | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus OC is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_2 (Ultimate) | DirectX | 12_2 (Ultimate) |
Yes | Raytracing | Yes |
Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
No LED lighting | LED | Addressable LED |
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 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | VP8 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC is connected to the system via PCIe 4.0 x 16 lanes and requires 3 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus OC needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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247 mm | Length | 170 mm |
131 mm | Height | 125 mm |
51 mm | Width | -- |
3 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
921 g | Weight | -- |
PCIe 4.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC has been manufactured with a structure width of 7 nanometers since Q1/2021. The Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus OC came on the market in Q1/2021 and will have a structure width of 8 nanometers manufactured. |
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-- | Part-no | NE63060S19K9-190AE |
Q1/2021 | Release date | Q1/2021 |
479 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 399 $ |
7 nm | Structure size | 8 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Pegasus OC
12 GB GDDR6 |