Palit GeForce GTX 1060 GamingPro OC+ vs ASUS Dual GeForce GTX 1660 EVO differences in specs

Comparison of Palit GeForce GTX 1060 GamingPro OC+ and ASUS Dual GeForce GTX 1660 EVO graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The Palit GeForce GTX 1060 GamingPro OC+ operates at a base clock speed of 1.531 GHz+ 2 % and has 6 GB of GDDR5X memory, while the ASUS Dual GeForce GTX 1660 EVO operates at a base clock speed of 1.531 GHz+ 2 % and has 6 GB of GDDR5 memory. The weights differ at -- and -- respectively. The TDP of the Palit GeForce GTX 1060 GamingPro OC+ is 120 W, while that of the ASUS Dual GeForce GTX 1660 EVO is 120 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of Palit GeForce GTX 1060 GamingPro OC+

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Higher clock speed

1.531 GHz+ 2 % 1.530 GHz

Around 0% better clock speed

Top features of ASUS Dual GeForce GTX 1660 EVO

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Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

Palit GeForce GTX 1060 GamingPro OC+ ASUS Dual GeForce GTX 1660 EVO

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between Palit GeForce GTX 1060 GamingPro OC+ and ASUS Dual GeForce GTX 1660 EVO 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 1060 6GB (GDDR5X) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660
GPU Chip	GP104-150-KA-A1 TU116-300-A1
Execution units	10 22
Shader	1280 1408
Render Output Units	48 48
Texture Units	80 88

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in Palit GeForce GTX 1060 GamingPro OC+ and ASUS Dual GeForce GTX 1660 EVO GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	6 GB 6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5X GDDR5
Memory Speed	1.1 GHz 2 GHz
Memory Bandwith	211 GB/s 192 GB/s
Memory Interface	192 bit 192 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of Palit GeForce GTX 1060 GamingPro OC+ and ASUS Dual GeForce GTX 1660 EVO graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.531 GHz+ 2 % 1.530 GHz
Boost Clock	1.746 GHz+ 2 % 1.815 GHz+ 2 %
Avg (Game) Clock	1.785 GHz
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of Palit GeForce GTX 1060 GamingPro OC+ and ASUS Dual GeForce GTX 1660 EVO 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 6-Pin 1 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for Palit GeForce GTX 1060 GamingPro OC+ and ASUS Dual GeForce GTX 1660 EVO, 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
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling
Fan 1	2 x 90 mm 2 x 90 mm

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in Palit GeForce GTX 1060 GamingPro OC+ and ASUS Dual GeForce GTX 1660 EVO GPUs.

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

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of Palit GeForce GTX 1060 GamingPro OC+ and ASUS Dual GeForce GTX 1660 EVO 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 3840x2160
DirectX	12_1 12_1
Raytracing	No No
DLSS / FSR	No No
LED	No LED lighting No LED lighting

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in Palit GeForce GTX 1060 GamingPro OC+ and ASUS Dual GeForce GTX 1660 EVO. 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	No Decode
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP9	Decode Decode
AV1	No No

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the Palit GeForce GTX 1060 GamingPro OC+ and ASUS Dual GeForce GTX 1660 EVO 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	252 mm 242 mm
Height	112 mm 130 mm
Width	39 mm 53 mm
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots 3 PCIe-Slots

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of Palit GeForce GTX 1060 GamingPro OC+ and ASUS Dual GeForce GTX 1660 EVO, 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	Q1/2019 Q1/2019
Structure size	16 nm 12 nm
Part-no	NEB1060U15J9-1045D DUAL-GTX1660-6G-EVO
Documents	data sheet data sheet