MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G overview - advantages and disadvantages ✧ Best Budget Graphics Card - Cheap Gaming GPUs

The video card model {MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G} is represented by the following specifications. Here you can see the code name of the chip, the number of units for processing calculations, as well as on the basis of which model, this graphics card was developed. If you want to easily compare the best graphics cards (GPUs or graphics cards), use our website. The following is also important: - How do I choose a GPU and graphics card? - Which GPU has the best performance?

• Based on
  NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
• GPU Chip
  GP106-410-A1
• Execution units
  10
• Shader
  1280
• Render Output Units
  48
• Texture Units
  80

In this block you can see the memory characteristics of the video card {MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G}. Before you choose a video card, it is recommended to compare it with a competitive model. The larger the memory capacity, higher its class, and wider the bandwidth - the faster and more productive the video card is in games, mining, and work applications. Learn how to check the memory capacity of your graphics card. Pay attention to the following: - What is memory in a video card? - What are the most important characteristics of a video card? - Which type of memory is used exclusively for video cards?

• Memory Size
  6 GB
• Memory Type
  GDDR5
• Memory Speed
  2.027 GHz
• Memory Bandwith
  194 GB/s
• Memory Interface
  192 bit

The starting (base) and turbo clock speeds of {MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G} graphics cards are shown below. You can check graphics core specs and do a benchmark analysis for this model. Core Clock speed and Boost clock speed directly influence gaming performance of similar cards, typically the higher, the better. To make the right choice, consider the following: - What is a good GPU clock speed? - What factors affect GPU clock speed? - What is the purpose of a GPU clock speed? GPU clock speed indicates how fast the cores of a graphics processing unit (GPU) are.

• Base Clock
  1.506 GHz
• Boost Clock
  1.809 GHz+ 6 %
• Avg (Game) Clock
  1.784 GHz
• Overclocking
  Yes

The TDP value and the connection type of the graphics card {MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G} to the power supply. The higher the TDP, the more heat the graphics card will feel. For modern and high performance graphics cards you have to buy a power supply with extra power. Thermal Design Power (TDP), sometimes called thermal design point, is the maximum amount of heat generated by a computer chip or component. Compare the figure and consider the following: - How do I know my GPU TDP? - What is the TDP of a GPU? - Can you increase GPU TDP?

• TDP
  120 W
• PCIe-Power
  1 x 8-Pin

The graphics card {MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G} has the following cooling characteristics. If you think that it will not be very efficient under load, we recommend that you place it in a larger case. Don't forget the important nuances: - Is a cooler GPU better? - Is the fan or fan better than the GPU? - Is a GPU with two or three fans better? Compare the stats for video cards and choose the best one.

• Fan-Type
  Axial
• Cooler-Type
  Air cooling
• Fan 1
  2 x 100 mm
• Noise (Idle)
  0 dB / Silent

Technical information that shows us the maximum number of monitors supported, HDMI and DVI ports, and other information about connecting your graphics card {MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G} to third-party devices. Learn the nuances of connecting a graphics card to your computer or laptop: - What ports/connectors do dedicated video cards use? - What are the different types of video ports? - How do I connect a video card to a monitor?

• Max. Displays
  4
• HDCP-Version
  2.2
• HDMI Ports
  1x HDMI v2.0b
• DP Ports
  3x DP v1.4
• DVI Ports
  1

This block displays information on the maximum screen resolution that the {MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G} video card supports. It also shows the supported DirectX version and other technologies. A GPU can handle large amounts of data in many streams. · GPU's have large numbers of ALU's, more so than CPU's. Consider the following: - What are the functions of the graphics card? - What is part of the graphics card? - What is most important in a graphics card? - What can you do with a graphics card? Compare the extra features of your favorite PC and notebook graphics cards.

• Max. resolution
  7680x4320
• DirectX
  12_1
• Raytracing
  No
• DLSS / FSR
  No
• LED
  MSI Mystic Light

It's time to find out what video codecs are supported by graphics card {MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G}. Please note that this information does not count towards the overall performance rating. The following should be kept in mind: - What is the most compatible video codec? - What is the most supported video codec? - What is the most popular video codec? - Does GPU do video decoding? GPU encoding is gaining wide adoption from developers. Compare which codecs your video card supports.

• h264
  Decode / Encode
• VP8
  No
• h265 / HEVC
  Decode / Encode
• VP9
  Decode
• AV1
  No

Now it's time to find out the dimensions of your graphics card {MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G}, namely the length, width, weight, and number of PCIe slots on your motherboard that the graphics card will take up when installed. If you don't know which graphics card you need for your computer, there's an easy way to find out. Compare the performance of popular GPUs online, ask yourself a series of questions: Which is the No 1 graphics card in the world?- How do I know which GPU is better? - How many GB graphics card is best? - Which GPU is strongest?

• Length
  277 mm
• Height
  140 mm
• Width
  39 mm
• Width (Slots)
  2 PCIe-Slots
• Weight
  1017 g

Below is a reference of the {MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G} graphics card's release date, GPU manufacturing process, as well as the lot number and version of the supported PCIe. Use our GPU comparison tool to pick the best graphics card for your build and budget. Don't forget the nuances: - How can I check my GPU performance online? - How to check if your GPU is working properly? - How to test graphics card? Find the best graphics card for your computer.

• GPU Interface
  PCIe 3.0 x 16
• Release date
  Q3/2016
• Structure size
  16 nm
• Documents
  data sheet