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AMD Radeon RX 6800M
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce GTX 1060 6G 9Gbps

Comparing AMD Radeon RX 6800M vs GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce GTX 1060 6G 9Gbps

Comparison of AMD Radeon RX 6800M and GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce GTX 1060 6G 9Gbps graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The AMD Radeon RX 6800M operates at a base clock speed of 2.300 GHz and has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce GTX 1060 6G 9Gbps operates at a base clock speed of 2.300 GHz and has 6 GB of GDDR5 memory. The weights differ at -- and -- respectively. The TDP of the AMD Radeon RX 6800M is 145 W, while that of the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce GTX 1060 6G 9Gbps is 120 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

Differences

AMD Radeon RX 6800M

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  • Higher clock speed
    2.300 GHz left arrow 1.607 GHz+ 7 %
    Around 30% better clock speed
  • More memory
    12 GB left arrow 6 GB
    50% more memory
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce GTX 1060 6G 9Gbps

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Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between AMD Radeon RX 6800M and GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce GTX 1060 6G 9Gbps graphics cards. The GPU core details encompass the quantity of blocks (referred to as Shader Engine (SE) in AMD documentation and Graphics Processing Clusters (GPC) in Nvidia documentation) as well as ROP/TMUs (Raster Processing Units). These specifications significantly impact the computational prowess of the GPU.

Specification Value
Based on AMD Radeon RX 6800M left arrow NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
GPU Chip Navi 22 XTM left arrow GP106-410-A1
Execution units 40 left arrow 10
Shader 2560 left arrow 1280
Render Output Units 64 left arrow 48
Texture Units 160 left arrow 80

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in AMD Radeon RX 6800M and GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce GTX 1060 6G 9Gbps GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification Value
Memory Size 12 GB left arrow 6 GB
Memory Type GDDR6 left arrow GDDR5
Memory Speed 2 GHz left arrow 2.257 GHz
Memory Bandwith 384 GB/s left arrow 216 GB/s
Memory Interface 192 bit left arrow 192 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of AMD Radeon RX 6800M and GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce GTX 1060 6G 9Gbps graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification Value
Base Clock 2.300 GHz left arrow 1.607 GHz+ 7 %
Boost Clock 2.300 GHz left arrow 1.860 GHz+ 9 %
Avg (Game) Clock 2.300 GHz left arrow 1.835 GHz
Overclocking Yes left arrow Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of AMD Radeon RX 6800M and GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce GTX 1060 6G 9Gbps GPUs. The TDP figure dictates the maximum power consumption of your graphics card. Computer ventilation and power supply specifications frequently align with TDP numbers and should be tailored accordingly.

Specification Value
TDP 145 W left arrow 120 W
TDP (up) 165 W left arrow --
PCIe-Power left arrow 1 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for AMD Radeon RX 6800M and GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce GTX 1060 6G 9Gbps, along with their dimensions and effectiveness. Typically, fans with larger diameters hold an advantage as they can move equivalent air volumes at lower speeds compared to smaller fans. It's worth noting that liquid cooling systems, in addition to fans and aluminum radiators, require a pump, which may contribute to noise levels.

Specification Value
Fan-Type -- left arrow Axial
Cooler-Type Air cooling left arrow Air cooling
Fan 1 -- left arrow 3 x 80 mm

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in AMD Radeon RX 6800M and GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce GTX 1060 6G 9Gbps GPUs.

Specification Value
Max. Displays 4 left arrow 4
HDCP-Version 2.3 left arrow 2.2
HDMI Ports -- left arrow 1x HDMI v2.0b
DP Ports -- left arrow 3x DP v1.4
DVI Ports -- left arrow 1

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of AMD Radeon RX 6800M and GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce GTX 1060 6G 9Gbps GPUs. Furthermore, we've incorporated ray tracing support to accurately simulate light rays and shadows. Please note that the specifics may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer.

Specification Value
Max. resolution 7680x4320 left arrow 7680x4320
DirectX 12_2 left arrow 12_1
Raytracing Yes left arrow No
DLSS / FSR No left arrow No
LED No LED lighting left arrow GIGABYTE RGB Fusion

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in AMD Radeon RX 6800M and GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce GTX 1060 6G 9Gbps. The inclusion of these video codecs assists in alleviating the workload on the graphics card during video playback or creation, leading to decreased power consumption and heat generation by the GPU.

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

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the AMD Radeon RX 6800M and GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce GTX 1060 6G 9Gbps graphics cards. Having precise measurements enables you to determine compatibility with your PC case. Additionally, we've incorporated support for the PCI Express bus.

Specification Value
Length -- left arrow 280 mm
Height -- left arrow 111 mm
Width -- left arrow 38 mm
Width (Slots) -- left arrow 2 PCIe-Slots

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of AMD Radeon RX 6800M and GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce GTX 1060 6G 9Gbps, alongside their respective release dates and current prices. Access the GPU specifications directly from the manufacturer through the provided link.

Specification Value
GPU Interface PCIe 4.0 x 16 left arrow PCIe 3.0 x 16
Release date Q2/2021 left arrow Q3/2016
Structure size 7 nm left arrow 16 nm
Part-no -- left arrow GV-N1060AORUS-6GD
Documents data sheet left arrow data sheet

Benchmarks

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