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Gainward GeForce GTX 1060 6GB Phoenix
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Comparing NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB vs Gainward GeForce GTX 1060 6GB Phoenix

Comparison of NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB and Gainward GeForce GTX 1060 6GB Phoenix graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB operates at a base clock speed of 1.506 GHz and has 3 GB of GDDR5 memory, while the Gainward GeForce GTX 1060 6GB Phoenix operates at a base clock speed of 1.506 GHz and has 6 GB of GDDR5 memory. The weights differ at and -- respectively. The TDP of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB is 120 W, while that of the Gainward GeForce GTX 1060 6GB Phoenix is 120 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Gainward GeForce GTX 1060 6GB Phoenix

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Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between Gainward GeForce GTX 1060 6GB Phoenix and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 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
GPU Chip GP106-410-A1 left arrow GP106-300-A1
Execution units 10 left arrow 9
Shader 1280 left arrow 1152
Render Output Units 48 left arrow 48
Texture Units 80 left arrow 72

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in Gainward GeForce GTX 1060 6GB Phoenix and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification Value
Memory Size 6 GB left arrow 3 GB
Memory Type GDDR5 left arrow GDDR5
Memory Speed 2.002 GHz left arrow 8 Gbps
Memory Bandwith 192 GB/s left arrow 192 GB/s
Memory Interface 192 bit left arrow 192 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of Gainward GeForce GTX 1060 6GB Phoenix and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification Value
Base Clock 1.506 GHz left arrow 1.506 GHz
Boost Clock 1.708 GHz left arrow 1.708 GHz
Avg (Game) Clock left arrow --

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of Gainward GeForce GTX 1060 6GB Phoenix and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 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 120 W left arrow 120 W

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of Gainward GeForce GTX 1060 6GB Phoenix and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 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_1 left arrow 12_1
Raytracing No left arrow No
DLSS / FSR No left arrow Yes

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in Gainward GeForce GTX 1060 6GB Phoenix and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB. 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 No left arrow No
h265 / HEVC Decode / Encode left arrow Decode / Encode
VP9 Decode left arrow Decode
AV1 No left arrow No

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of Gainward GeForce GTX 1060 6GB Phoenix and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB, 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 16 left arrow PCIe 3.0 x 16
Release date Q3/2016 left arrow Q3/2016
Structure size 16 nm left arrow 16 nm

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