INNO3D GeForce GTX 1660 TWIN X2 VL vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop (Mobile)

Comparison of INNO3D GeForce GTX 1660 TWIN X2 VL and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop (Mobile) - 40 W graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The INNO3D GeForce GTX 1660 TWIN X2 VL operates at a base clock speed of 1.530 GHz and has 6 GB of GDDR5 memory, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop (Mobile) - 40 W operates at a base clock speed of 1.530 GHz and has 4 GB of GDDR6 memory. The weights differ at -- and -- respectively. The TDP of the INNO3D GeForce GTX 1660 TWIN X2 VL is 120 W, while that of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop (Mobile) - 40 W is 40 W+ 14 %. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of INNO3D GeForce GTX 1660 TWIN X2 VL

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Higher clock speed

1.530 GHz 0.938 GHz+ 32 %

Around 39% better clock speed
More memory

6 GB 4 GB

33% more memory

Top features of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop (Mobile) - 40 W

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Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

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Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between INNO3D GeForce GTX 1660 TWIN X2 VL and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop (Mobile) - 40 W 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 GTX 1660 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU (Mobile)
GPU Chip	TU116-300-A1 GA107
Execution units	22 16
Shader	1408 2048
Render Output Units	48 40
Texture Units	88 64

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in INNO3D GeForce GTX 1660 TWIN X2 VL and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop (Mobile) - 40 W GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	6 GB 4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5 GDDR6
Memory Speed	2 GHz 1.5 GHz
Memory Bandwith	192 GB/s 192 GB/s
Memory Interface	192 bit 128 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of INNO3D GeForce GTX 1660 TWIN X2 VL and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop (Mobile) - 40 W graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.530 GHz 0.938 GHz+ 32 %
Boost Clock	1.785 GHz 1.223 GHz+ 16 %
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of INNO3D GeForce GTX 1660 TWIN X2 VL and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop (Mobile) - 40 W 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 40 W+ 14 %
TDP (up)	-- 55 W+ 10 %
PCIe-Power	1 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for INNO3D GeForce GTX 1660 TWIN X2 VL and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop (Mobile) - 40 W, 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 Radial
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling
Fan 1	2 x 80 mm --

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in INNO3D GeForce GTX 1660 TWIN X2 VL and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop (Mobile) - 40 W GPUs.

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

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of INNO3D GeForce GTX 1660 TWIN X2 VL and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop (Mobile) - 40 W 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	3840x2160 7680x4320
DirectX	12_1 12_2
Raytracing	No Yes
DLSS / FSR	No 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 INNO3D GeForce GTX 1660 TWIN X2 VL and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop (Mobile) - 40 W. 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	No Decode

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the INNO3D GeForce GTX 1660 TWIN X2 VL and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop (Mobile) - 40 W 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	220 mm --
Height	113 mm --
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots --

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of INNO3D GeForce GTX 1660 TWIN X2 VL and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop (Mobile) - 40 W, 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 4.0 x 16
Release date	Q1/2019 Q2/2021
Structure size	12 nm 8 nm
Part-no	N16602-06D5-1510VA15L --
Documents	data sheet data sheet