GIGABYTE Radeon RX 470 G1 Gaming 4G vs MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING 3G differences in specs

Comparison of GIGABYTE Radeon RX 470 G1 Gaming 4G and MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING 3G graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The GIGABYTE Radeon RX 470 G1 Gaming 4G operates at a base clock speed of 0.926 GHz and has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory, while the MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING 3G operates at a base clock speed of 0.926 GHz and has 3 GB of GDDR5 memory. The weights differ at -- and 1017 g respectively. The TDP of the GIGABYTE Radeon RX 470 G1 Gaming 4G is 120 W, while that of the MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING 3G is 120 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of GIGABYTE Radeon RX 470 G1 Gaming 4G

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More memory

4 GB 3 GB

25% more memory

Top features of MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING 3G

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Higher clock speed

1.506 GHz 0.926 GHz

Around 39% better clock speed

Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

GIGABYTE Radeon RX 470 G1 Gaming 4G MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING 3G

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between GIGABYTE Radeon RX 470 G1 Gaming 4G and MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING 3G 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 470 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB
GPU Chip	Polaris 10 PRO (Ellesmere) GP106-300-A1
Execution units	32 9
Shader	2048 1152
Render Output Units	32 48
Texture Units	128 72

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in GIGABYTE Radeon RX 470 G1 Gaming 4G and MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING 3G GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	4 GB 3 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5 GDDR5
Memory Speed	6.6 Gbps 2.002 GHz
Memory Bandwith	211 GB/s 192 GB/s
Memory Interface	256 bit 192 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of GIGABYTE Radeon RX 470 G1 Gaming 4G and MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING 3G graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	0.926 GHz 1.506 GHz
Boost Clock	1.230 GHz+ 2 % 1.746 GHz+ 2 %
Avg (Game) Clock	1.733 GHz
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of GIGABYTE Radeon RX 470 G1 Gaming 4G and MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING 3G 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 120 W
PCIe-Power	1 x 8-Pin 1 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for GIGABYTE Radeon RX 470 G1 Gaming 4G and MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING 3G, 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
Fan 1	2 x 80 mm 2 x 100 mm
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling
Noise (Idle)	-- 0 dB / Silent

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in GIGABYTE Radeon RX 470 G1 Gaming 4G and MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING 3G 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	3x DP v1.4a 3x DP v1.4
DVI Ports	1 1

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of GIGABYTE Radeon RX 470 G1 Gaming 4G and MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING 3G 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_0 12_1
Raytracing	No No
DLSS / FSR	Yes No
LED	Addressable LED MSI Mystic Light

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in GIGABYTE Radeon RX 470 G1 Gaming 4G and MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING 3G. 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
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP8	No No
VP9	No Decode
AV1	No No

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the GIGABYTE Radeon RX 470 G1 Gaming 4G and MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING 3G 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	232 mm 277 mm
Height	116 mm 140 mm
Width	40 mm 39 mm
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots 2 PCIe-Slots
Weight	-- 1017 g

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of GIGABYTE Radeon RX 470 G1 Gaming 4G and MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING 3G, 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 PCIe 3.0 x 16
Release date	Q3/2016 Q3/2016
Structure size	14 nm 16 nm
Part-no	GV-RX470G1 GAMING-4GD --
Documents	data sheet data sheet