MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6GB

MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6GB GDDR5

MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6GB GDDR5

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  • THE ULTIMATE PC GAMING PLATFORM
  • Get Game Ready with GeForce GTX.
  • GeForce GTX graphics cards are the most advanced ever created. Discover unprecedented performance, power efficiency, and next-generation gaming experiences.
  • VR READY
  • Discover next-generation VR performance, the lowest latency, and plug-and-play compatibility with leading headsets—driven by NVIDIA VRWorks technologies. VR audio, physics, and haptics let you hear and feel every moment.
  • THE LATEST GAMING TECHNOLOGIES
  • Pascal is built to meet the demands of next generation displays, including VR, ultra-high-resolution, and multiple monitors. It features NVIDIA GameWorks technologies for extremely smooth gameplay and cinematic experiences. Plus, it includes revolutionary new 360-degree image capture.
  • PERFORMANCE
  • Pascal-powered graphics cards give you superior performance and power efficiency, built using ultra-fast FinFET and supporting DirectX 12 features to deliver the fastest, smoothest, most power-efficient gaming experiences

Specifications Overview

Model
  • GEFORCE GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G
  • GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G
Release Date July 2016

* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.

Series NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10 Series
GPU Interface PCIe x16
GPU Chipset GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
GPU Memory Size 6 GB
GPU Memory Type GDDR5
GPU Memory Interface 192-Bit
GPU Clock Rate 1510 MHz
GPU Boost Clock Rate 1810 MHz
DirectX DirectX 12
OpenGL OpenGL 4.5
Max Resolution 7680 x 4320
TDP 120 W
Length 277 mm
Cooling Type 2 Fans
Power Connectors 1 PCIe 8-pin
SLI Support
CrossFire Support
DVI-D (Dual Link) 1
DVI-I (Dual Link) 0
DisplayPort 3
HDMI 1
G-SYNC Support
FreeSync Support
Expansion slots required 2

MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6GB Performance comparison with similar Graphics Cards

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GPU Gaming Performance (Rasterization)

GeForce GTX Titan X (57th)
131%
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER (58th)
122%
GeForce GTX 1660 (59th)
121%
Quadro P4000 (60th)
117%
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER (61st)
105%
Radeon R9 Fury X (62nd)
103%
GeForce GTX 980 (62nd)
103%
Radeon R9 Fury (63rd)
101%
Radeon RX 590 (64th)
~
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB (64th)
100%
Radeon RX 6500 XT (65th)
96%
Radeon R9 390X (66th)
94%
GeForce GTX 780 Ti (67th)
92%
Radeon RX 580 (68th)
91%
GeForce GTX 1060 3GB (68th)
91%
Radeon RX 5500 XT (69th)
89%
Radeon R9 290X (69th)
89%
Radeon R9 390 (69th)
89%
GeForce GTX 970 (70th)
87%
Radeon RX 480 (71st)
80%
* Performance data is based on tests performed by Gamers Nexus, Linus Tech Tips, Hardware Unboxed, TechSpot and other trustworthy sources.

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Description

  • Graphics Processing Unit

    NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 1060

  • Interface

    PCI Express x16 3.0

  • Boost / Base Core Clock

    1809 MHz / 1594 MHz (OC Mode)
    1784 MHz / 1569 MHz (Gaming Mode)
    1708 MHz / 1506 MHz (Silent Mode)

  • Memory Size (MB)

    6144

  • Memory Type

    GDDR5

  • Memory Interface

    192-bit

  • Memory Clock Speed

    8108 MHz (OC Mode)
    8008 MHz (Gaming Mode)
    8008 MHz (Silent Mode)

  • Output

    DisplayPort x 3 (Version 1.4) / HDMI (Version 2.0) / DL-DVI-D

  • Digital Maximum Resolution

    7680 x 4320

  • Virtual Reality Ready

    Y

  • Maximum Displays

    4

  • HDCP Support

    2.2

  • DirectX Version Support

    12

  • OpenGL Version Support

    4.5

  • Card Dimension(mm)

    277 x 140 x 39 mm

  • Card Weight (g)

    1017

  • Power consumption (W)

    120

  • Recommended PSU (W)

    400

  • Power Connectors

    8-pin x 1



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MSI GeForce GTX 1060 Gaming X 6 GB Review. After an in-depth look at the GTX 1080 and 1070 , We switched focus to examine what AMD had released , in the form of the RX 480 and 470 . Where does the GTX 1060 slot into the situation? We've seen a model...

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PC Gamers are undoubtedly spoilt for choice when it comes to GTX 1060s and MSI's GTX 1060 Gaming X is arguably one of the better options. While not everyone will be sold on the looks, red and black isn't exactly one size fits all colour scheme, the MSI...

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The bottom line is the GTX 1060 offers a slight edge over the RX 480 in DX11 performance, but those extra ponies require an extra $40 or so, making it a bit of a toss-up. We give Nvidia the slight advantage though, as it’s clocked slighty faster and has a more polished software suite.


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