MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming LE 100ME vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti differences in specs

Comparing MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming LE 100ME vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

Comparison of MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming LE 100ME and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming LE 100ME operates at a base clock speed of 1.152 GHz+ 2 % and has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti operates at a base clock speed of 1.152 GHz+ 2 % and has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory. The weights differ at 860 g and respectively. The TDP of the MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming LE 100ME is 120 W, while that of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is 120 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

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Higher clock speed

1.500 GHz 1.152 GHz+ 2 %

Around 23% better clock speed
More memory

6 GB 2 GB

67% more memory

Top features of MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming LE 100ME

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Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming LE 100ME

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti and MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming LE 100ME 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	TU116-400-A1 GM206-300-A1 (Maxwell 2.0)
Execution units	24 8
Shader	1536 1024
Render Output Units	48 32
Texture Units	96 64

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti and MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming LE 100ME GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	6 GB 2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6 GDDR5
Memory Clock	1.5 GHz 1.753 GHz
Memory Speed	12 Gbps 7.01 Gbps
Memory Bandwith	288 GB/s 112 GB/s
Memory Interface	192 bit 128 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti and MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming LE 100ME graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.500 GHz 1.152 GHz+ 2 %
Boost Clock	1.770 GHz 1.216 GHz+ 3 %
Avg (Game) Clock	--

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti and MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming LE 100ME 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

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti and MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming LE 100ME 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 4096x2160
DirectX	12_1 12_1
Raytracing	No No
DLSS / FSR	Yes No

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti and MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming LE 100ME. 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 No
VP8	Decode Decode
VP9	Decode No
AV1	No No

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti and MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming LE 100ME, alongside their respective release dates and current prices. Access the GPU specifications directly from the manufacturer through the provided link.