GIGABYTE Radeon RX 560 OC 2G vs MSI GeForce GTX 1630 Ventus XS 4G differences in specs

Comparison of GIGABYTE Radeon RX 560 OC 2G and MSI GeForce GTX 1630 Ventus XS 4G graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The GIGABYTE Radeon RX 560 OC 2G operates at a base clock speed of 1.199 GHz+ 2 % and has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, while the MSI GeForce GTX 1630 Ventus XS 4G operates at a base clock speed of 1.199 GHz+ 2 % and has 4 GB of GDDR6 memory. The weights differ at -- and 446 g respectively. The TDP of the GIGABYTE Radeon RX 560 OC 2G is 75 W, while that of the MSI GeForce GTX 1630 Ventus XS 4G is 75 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of GIGABYTE Radeon RX 560 OC 2G

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Top features of MSI GeForce GTX 1630 Ventus XS 4G

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Higher clock speed

1.740 GHz 1.199 GHz+ 2 %

Around 31% better clock speed
More memory

4 GB 2 GB

50% more memory

Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

GIGABYTE Radeon RX 560 OC 2G MSI GeForce GTX 1630 Ventus XS 4G

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between GIGABYTE Radeon RX 560 OC 2G and MSI GeForce GTX 1630 Ventus XS 4G 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 560 (16 CU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630
GPU Chip	Polaris 21 XT (GCN 4) TU117-150 (Turing)
Execution units	16 8
Shader	1024 512
Render Output Units	16 16
Texture Units	64 32

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in GIGABYTE Radeon RX 560 OC 2G and MSI GeForce GTX 1630 Ventus XS 4G GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	2 GB 4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5 GDDR6
Memory Clock	1.750 GHz 1.500 GHz
Memory Speed	7 Gbps 12 Gbps
Memory Bandwith	112 GB/s 96 GB/s
Memory Interface	128 bit 64 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of GIGABYTE Radeon RX 560 OC 2G and MSI GeForce GTX 1630 Ventus XS 4G graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.199 GHz+ 2 % 1.740 GHz
Boost Clock	1.199 GHz-6 % 1.785 GHz
Avg (Game) Clock	1.189 GHz
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of GIGABYTE Radeon RX 560 OC 2G and MSI GeForce GTX 1630 Ventus XS 4G 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	75 W 75 W
Tjunction max	-- 90 \xc2\xb0C

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for GIGABYTE Radeon RX 560 OC 2G and MSI GeForce GTX 1630 Ventus XS 4G, 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 90 mm 2 x 80 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 560 OC 2G and MSI GeForce GTX 1630 Ventus XS 4G GPUs.

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

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of GIGABYTE Radeon RX 560 OC 2G and MSI GeForce GTX 1630 Ventus XS 4G 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	5120x2880 7680x4320
DirectX	12 12_1
Raytracing	No No
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 GIGABYTE Radeon RX 560 OC 2G and MSI GeForce GTX 1630 Ventus XS 4G. 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	Decode Decode
VP9	Decode Decode
AV1	No No

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the GIGABYTE Radeon RX 560 OC 2G and MSI GeForce GTX 1630 Ventus XS 4G 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	170 mm 178 mm
Height	115 mm 112 mm
Width	29 mm 39 mm
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots 2 PCIe-Slots
Weight	-- 446 g

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of GIGABYTE Radeon RX 560 OC 2G and MSI GeForce GTX 1630 Ventus XS 4G, 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 8
Release date	Q2/2017 Q2/2022
Launch Price	99 $ (Reference) 169 $ (Reference)
Structure size	14 nm 12 nm
Part-no	GV-RX560OC-2GD --
Documents	data sheet data sheet