ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2G EVO vs MSI GeForce GTX 1060 3G OC differences in specs

Comparison of ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2G EVO and MSI GeForce GTX 1060 3G OC graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2G EVO operates at a base clock speed of 1.100 GHz and has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, while the MSI GeForce GTX 1060 3G OC operates at a base clock speed of 1.100 GHz and has 3 GB of GDDR5 memory. The weights differ at -- and 484 g respectively. The TDP of the ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2G EVO is 50 W, while that of the MSI GeForce GTX 1060 3G OC is 120 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2G EVO

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Higher clock speed

1.544 GHz+ 3 % 1.100 GHz

Around 29% better clock speed
More memory

3 GB 2 GB

33% more memory

Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2G EVO MSI GeForce GTX 1060 3G OC

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2G EVO and MSI GeForce GTX 1060 3G OC 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 550 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB
GPU Chip	Polaris 12 GP106-300-A1
Execution units	8 9
Shader	512 1152
Render Output Units	16 48
Texture Units	32 72

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2G EVO and MSI GeForce GTX 1060 3G OC GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	2 GB 3 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5 GDDR5
Memory Speed	1.5 GHz 2.002 GHz
Memory Bandwith	48 GB/s 192 GB/s
Memory Interface	64 bit 192 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2G EVO and MSI GeForce GTX 1060 3G OC graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.100 GHz 1.544 GHz+ 3 %
Boost Clock	1.183 GHz 1.759 GHz+ 3 %
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2G EVO and MSI GeForce GTX 1060 3G OC 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	50 W 120 W
PCIe-Power	-- 1 x 6-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2G EVO and MSI GeForce GTX 1060 3G OC, 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	1 x 80 mm 1 x 90 mm

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2G EVO and MSI GeForce GTX 1060 3G OC GPUs.

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

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2G EVO and MSI GeForce GTX 1060 3G OC 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	4096x2160 7680x4320
DirectX	12 12_1
Raytracing	No No
DLSS / FSR	No No
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 Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2G EVO and MSI GeForce GTX 1060 3G OC. 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 No
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP9	Decode Decode
AV1	No No

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2G EVO and MSI GeForce GTX 1060 3G OC 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	192 mm 188 mm
Height	115 mm 116 mm
Width	39 mm 40 mm
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots 2 PCIe-Slots
Weight	-- 484 g

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2G EVO and MSI GeForce GTX 1060 3G OC, 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 3.0 x 8 PCIe 3.0 x 16
Release date	Q2/2020 Q3/2016
Structure size	14 nm 16 nm
Part-no	PH-RX550-2G-EVO --
Documents	data sheet data sheet