ASUS KO GeForce RTX 3060 vs MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G differences in specs

Comparison of ASUS KO GeForce RTX 3060 and MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The ASUS KO GeForce RTX 3060 operates at a base clock speed of 1.320 GHz and has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G operates at a base clock speed of 1.320 GHz and has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. The weights differ at -- and 503 g respectively. The TDP of the ASUS KO GeForce RTX 3060 is 170 W, while that of the MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G is 170 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

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Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between ASUS KO GeForce RTX 3060 and MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G 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	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
GPU Chip	GA106-300-A1 GA106-300-A1
Execution units	28 28
Shader	3584 3584
Render Output Units	64 64
Texture Units	112 112

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in ASUS KO GeForce RTX 3060 and MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	12 GB 12 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6 GDDR6
Memory Speed	1.875 GHz 1.875 GHz
Memory Bandwith	360 GB/s 360 GB/s
Memory Interface	192 bit 192 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of ASUS KO GeForce RTX 3060 and MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.320 GHz 1.320 GHz
Boost Clock	1.807 GHz+ 2 % 1.777 GHz
Avg (Game) Clock	1.777 GHz
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of ASUS KO GeForce RTX 3060 and MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G 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	170 W 170 W
TDP (up)	170 W 170 W
PCIe-Power	1 x 8-Pin 1 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for ASUS KO GeForce RTX 3060 and MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G, 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	Axial Axial
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling
Fan 1	2 x 100 mm 1 x 100 mm
Noise (Idle)	0 dB / Silent 0 dB / Silent
Noise (Load)	-- 40 dB

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in ASUS KO GeForce RTX 3060 and MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G GPUs.

Specification	Value
Max. Displays	4 4
HDCP-Version	2.3 2.3
HDMI Ports	2x HDMI v2.1 1x HDMI v2.1
DP Ports	3x DP v1.4a 3x DP v1.4a

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of ASUS KO GeForce RTX 3060 and MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G 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 7680x4320
DirectX	12_2 12_2
Raytracing	Yes Yes
DLSS / FSR	Yes Yes
LED	No LED lighting No LED lighting

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in ASUS KO GeForce RTX 3060 and MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G. 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 Decode / Encode
VP8	Decode Decode
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP9	Decode Decode
AV1	Decode Decode

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the ASUS KO GeForce RTX 3060 and MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G 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	275 mm 172 mm
Height	135 mm 125 mm
Width	54 mm 43 mm
Width (Slots)	3 PCIe-Slots 2 PCIe-Slots
Weight	-- 503 g

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of ASUS KO GeForce RTX 3060 and MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G, 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 PCIe 4.0 x 16
Release date	Q1/2021 Q1/2021
Release price	-- 389 $
Structure size	8 nm 8 nm
Part-no	KO-RTX3060-12G-GAMING --
Documents	data sheet data sheet