GPU comparison with benchmarksThe MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G is based on the AMD Radeon RX 6800 (RDNA 2) and has 16 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 512 GB/s.
The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G 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 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G has the Navi 21 graphics chip installed, which is based on the RDNA 2 architecture. The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G is based on the graphics chip GA106-300-A1, which comes from the Ampere architecture. |
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MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G | GPU | MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G |
AMD Radeon RX 6800 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |
Navi 21 | GPU Chip | GA106-300-A1 |
RDNA 2 | Architecture | Ampere |
60 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 28 |
3840 | Shader | 3584 |
96 | Render Output Units | 48 |
240 | Texture Units | 112 |
60 | Raytracing Cores | 28 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G clocks at 2.000 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 16.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G is 15.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.875 GHz. |
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16 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 |
512 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 360 GB/s |
256 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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1.775 GHz | Base Clock | 1.320 GHz |
2.155 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.852 GHz |
1.93 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | 1.78 GHz |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G is powered by 2 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 250 W. The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G has 2 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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250 W | TDP | 170 W |
285 W | TDP (up) | 180 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max | 93 °C |
2 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 2 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G is equipped with a total of 3 Axial main fans. The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G has 3 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
3 x 100 mm | Fan 1 | 3 x 95 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
34 dB | Noise (Load) | 32 dB |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G. The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G 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 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G 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 |
MSI Mystic Light | LED | MSI Mystic Light |
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 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G is connected to the system via PCIe 4.0 x 16 lanes and requires 3 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G needs the space of 3 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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324 mm | Length | 323 mm |
141 mm | Height | 140 mm |
55 mm | Width | 56 mm |
3 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 3 PCIe-Slots |
1521 g | Weight | 1477 g |
PCIe 4.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G has been manufactured with a structure width of 7 nanometers since Q4/2020. The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G came on the market in Q1/2021 and will have a structure width of 8 nanometers manufactured. |
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Q4/2020 | Release date | Q1/2021 |
659 $ | Launch Price | 479 $ |
7 nm | Structure size | 8 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X Trio 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |