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GALAX GeForce GTX 1660
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING VR 3G

GALAX GeForce GTX 1660 vs MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING VR 3G. Specifications, performance, tests

Overall score
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Released
Q1/2019
GALAX GeForce GTX 1660
GALAX GeForce GTX 1660
Released
Q3/2016
Overall score
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MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING VR 3G
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING VR 3G

What's the best choice GALAX GeForce GTX 1660 or MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING VR 3G? Which graphics card is faster?

We have prepared a comparison to help you choose the best graphics card. Compare their specifications and benchmarks.

GALAX GeForce GTX 1660 has a maximum frequency of 1.530 GHz. Memory size 6 GB. Memory type GDDR5. Released in Q1/2019.

MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING VR 3G has a maximum frequency of 1.506 GHz. Memory size 3 GB. Memory type GDDR5. Released in Q3/2016.

Differences

  • Place in the overall ranking

    (based on several benchmarks)

    2519 left arrow score
  • Higher clock speed

    Around 2% better clock speed

    1.530 GHz left arrow 1.506 GHz
  • More memory

    50% more memory

    6 GB left arrow 3 GB

Positions in all rankings

Common positions GALAX GeForce GTX 1660 GPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

  • FP32 Performance (Single-precision TFLOPS)
    2514 place
  • Battlefield 5
    2373 place
  • Shadow of the Tomb Raider
    2395 place
  • Crypto-Mining Ethereum Hashrate (MH/s)
    2474 place
  • Crypto-Mining Ergo Hashrate (MH/s)
    2493 place
  • Crypto-Mining Ravencoin Hashrate (MH/s)
    2383 place
  • Crypto-Mining Vertcoin Hashrate (MH/s)
    1909 place
  • Place in the overall ranking

    (based on several benchmarks)

    2711 left arrow score

Positions in all rankings

Common positions MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING VR 3G GPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

  • FP32 Performance (Single-precision TFLOPS)
    2752 place
  • Battlefield 5
    2676 place
  • Shadow of the Tomb Raider
    2599 place
  • Crypto-Mining Ergo Hashrate (MH/s)
    2593 place

Specifications

Technical data
GALAX GeForce GTX 1660 GALAX GeForce GTX 1660
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING VR 3G MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING VR 3G
General info

Comparison of basic technical data of graphics cards GALAX GeForce GTX 1660 and MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING VR 3G, chip, information processing units.

  • Based on
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 left arrow NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB
  • GPU Chip
    TU116-300-A1 left arrow GP106-300-A1
  • Execution units
    22 left arrow 9
  • Shader
    1408 left arrow 1152
  • Render Output Units
    48 left arrow 48
  • Texture Units
    88 left arrow 72
Memory settings

Comparison of the amount of memory on board graphics cards. The more the better.

  • Memory Size
    6 GB left arrow 3 GB
  • Memory Type
    GDDR5 left arrow GDDR5
  • Memory Speed
    2 GHz left arrow 2.002 GHz
  • Memory Bandwith
    192 GB/s left arrow 192 GB/s
  • Memory Interface
    192 bit left arrow 192 bit
Clock frequency

Let's compare the memory frequency of graphics cards GALAX GeForce GTX 1660 and MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING VR 3G. The higher the better.

  • Base Clock
    1.530 GHz left arrow 1.506 GHz
  • Boost Clock
    1.785 GHz left arrow 1.746 GHz+ 2 %
  • Avg (Game) Clock
    left arrow 1.733 GHz
  • Overclocking
    Yes left arrow Yes
Thermal Management

Connectors, the number of thermal watts emitted in normal mode and at overclocking.

  • TDP
    120 W left arrow 120 W
  • TDP (up)
    -- left arrow --
  • Tjunction max
    -- left arrow --
  • PCIe-Power
    1 x 8-Pin left arrow 1 x 8-Pin
Cooler & Fans type

Types and sizes of coolers for graphics card cooling system GALAX GeForce GTX 1660 and MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING VR 3G.

  • Fan-Type
    Radial left arrow Axial
  • Cooler-Type
    Air cooling left arrow Air cooling
  • Fan 1
    1 x 75 mm left arrow 2 x 100 mm
  • Noise (Idle)
    -- left arrow 0 dB / Silent
  • Fan 2
    -- left arrow --
  • Noise (Load)
    -- left arrow --
Interfaces

Connectivity and connections.

  • Max. Displays
    3 left arrow 4
  • HDCP-Version
    2.2 left arrow 2.2
  • HDMI Ports
    1x HDMI v2.0b left arrow 2x HDMI v2.0b
  • DP Ports
    3x DP v1.4 left arrow 2x DP v1.4
  • DVI Ports
    -- left arrow 1
  • VGA Ports
    -- left arrow --
  • USB-C Ports
    -- left arrow --
Technical data

Technical data that is used to its full potential in computer games.

  • Max. resolution
    3840x2160 left arrow 7680x4320
  • DirectX
    12_1 left arrow 12_1
  • Raytracing
    No left arrow No
  • DLSS / FSR
    No left arrow No
  • LED
    No LED lighting left arrow MSI Mystic Light
Supported Video Codecs

Built-in support for video and image compression standards.

  • h264
    Decode / Encode left arrow Decode / Encode
  • VP8
    Decode left arrow No
  • h265 / HEVC
    Decode / Encode left arrow Decode / Encode
  • VP9
    Decode left arrow Decode
  • AV1
    No left arrow No
Dimensions

The difference in size, weight and slot of the compared devices

  • Length
    281 mm left arrow 277 mm
  • Height
    124 mm left arrow 140 mm
  • Width
    41 mm left arrow 39 mm
  • Width (Slots)
    2 PCIe-Slots left arrow 2 PCIe-Slots
  • Weight
    -- left arrow 1010 g
More information

Comparison of interfaces and release dates for GPU MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING VR 3G and GALAX GeForce GTX 1660.

  • GPU Interface
    PCIe 3.0 x 16 left arrow PCIe 3.0 x 16
  • Release date
    Q1/2019 left arrow Q3/2016
  • Release price
    -- left arrow --
  • Structure size
    12 nm left arrow 16 nm
  • Part-no
    60SRH7MD01BW left arrow --
  • Documents
    data sheet left arrow data sheet

Benchmarks

Performance tests GPUs

Based on the results of several popular benchmarks, you can more accurately estimate the performance difference between GALAX GeForce GTX 1660 and MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING VR 3G.

Compare synthetic benchmarks and choose the best graphics card for you!

FP32 Performance (Single-precision TFLOPS)
Benchmark FP32 is a 32-bit floating point calculation for the GPU which is required for 3D gaming
5.03
GALAX GeForce GTX 1660
4.02
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING VR 3G
Battlefield 5
Battlefield 5 is a realistic game, with a built-in benchmark, very suitable as a test for graphics cards
40 fps (avg)
GALAX GeForce GTX 1660
24 fps (avg)
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING VR 3G
Shadow of the Tomb Raider
Shadow of the Tomb Raider has a built-in benchmark, based on the Crystal Dynamics Foundation engine
23 fps (avg)
GALAX GeForce GTX 1660
14 fps (avg)
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING VR 3G
Crypto-Mining Ergo Hashrate (MH/s)
The Autolykos algorithm, on which Ergo cryptocurrency is based, allows not only modern GPUs to be used for mining, but also the past generation of GPUs
52 MH/s
GALAX GeForce GTX 1660
40 MH/s
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING VR 3G
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