MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G Graphics Card Review: Specs and Performance

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MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G specs

The specifications of a graphics card play a vital role in deciphering its primary functions - assessing its efficiency in data processing, such as working with graphical applications, and its speed in gaming. Without scrutinizing these specifications, it becomes challenging to gauge its capabilities and discern any disparities from the current model. Hence, always rely on our comparison tool and recommendations to identify a swift, energy-efficient, and robust graphics card for enhancing your system.

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Discover details about the MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G GPU chip, including rendering and texture output block counts, as well as its launch date and pricing.

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

Memory

Discover the memory specifications of the MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G, including type, capacity, bus size, frequency, and bandwidth. Note: For integrated graphics cards without dedicated memory, a portion of the system's RAM will be utilized.

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

Clock Speeds

Discover the base and maximum frequencies of the MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G graphics card. While these values may not be directly visible in the BIOS, diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide this information.

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

Thermal Design

Learn about the Thermal Design Power (TDP) of the MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G graphics card. This crucial figure dictates the maximum power consumption of your GPU. It's essential to optimize your computer's ventilation and power supply based on TDP specifications for optimal performance.

Specification	Value
TDP	120 W
TDP (up)	--
Tjunction max	--
PCIe-Power	1 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

The type of the MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G cooling system, along with its size and performance. As a rule, fans with larger diameters have an advantage because they can move the same volumes of air while rotating more slowly than smaller fans. It should be noted that liquid cooling systems in addition to fans and aluminum radiators need some kind of pump, which can also be noisy.

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

Connectivity

Number and types of sockets for video output and connection in the MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G.

Specification	Value
Max. Displays	4
HDCP-Version	2.2
HDMI Ports	1x HDMI v2.0b
DP Ports	3x DP v1.4
DVI Ports	1
VGA Ports	--
USB-C Ports	--

Featureset

Explore the capabilities of the MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G GPU in this section. Plus, delve into its ray tracing support for lifelike light and shadow simulation. Note: Specific features may vary by manufacturer.

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

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G's support for popular codecs like h264, VP8, h265/HEVC, VP9, and AV1. Compatibility with these codecs alleviates the graphics card's workload during video playback or creation, leading to reduced power consumption and heat generation.

Specification	Value
h264	Decode / Encode
VP8	No
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode
VP9	Decode
AV1	No

Dimensions

The sizes of the MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G graphics card. With knowledge of the exact measurements of the graphics card, you can check whether it is possible to put it in the case of your PC. We have also added support for PCI Express bus.

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

Additional data

Discover details about the MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G, including its type (for desktops or laptops) and architecture, as well as its launch date and current price. Access the GPU specifications directly from the manufacturer via the provided link.