MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Mech OC vs Palit GeForce RTX 2060 Dual differences in specs

Comparison of MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Mech OC and Palit GeForce RTX 2060 Dual graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Mech OC operates at a base clock speed of 1.235 GHz+ 9 % and has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the Palit GeForce RTX 2060 Dual operates at a base clock speed of 1.235 GHz+ 9 % and has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory. The weights differ at 790 g and -- respectively. The TDP of the MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Mech OC is 160 W, while that of the Palit GeForce RTX 2060 Dual is 160 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of Palit GeForce RTX 2060 Dual

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Higher clock speed

1.365 GHz 1.235 GHz+ 9 %

Around 9% better clock speed

Top features of MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Mech OC

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Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

Palit GeForce RTX 2060 Dual MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Mech OC

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between Palit GeForce RTX 2060 Dual and MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Mech OC 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 RTX 2060 AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT
GPU Chip	TU106 Navi 10 XLE
Execution units	30 36
Shader	1920 2304
Render Output Units	48 64
Texture Units	120 144

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in Palit GeForce RTX 2060 Dual and MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Mech OC 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	GDDR6 GDDR6
Memory Speed	1.75 GHz 1.75 GHz
Memory Bandwith	336 GB/s 336 GB/s
Memory Interface	192 bit 192 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of Palit GeForce RTX 2060 Dual and MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Mech OC graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.365 GHz 1.235 GHz+ 9 %
Boost Clock	1.680 GHz 1.620 GHz+ 4 %
Avg (Game) Clock	1.460 GHz+ 6 %
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of Palit GeForce RTX 2060 Dual and MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Mech OC 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	160 W 160 W
TDP (up)	-- 195 W
PCIe-Power	1 x 8-Pin 1 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for Palit GeForce RTX 2060 Dual and MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Mech OC, 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
Noise (Idle)	0 dB / Silent 28 dB
Noise (Load)	-- 33 dB

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in Palit GeForce RTX 2060 Dual and MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Mech OC GPUs.

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

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of Palit GeForce RTX 2060 Dual and MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Mech OC 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_2 12_2
Raytracing	Yes Yes
DLSS / FSR	Yes 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 RTX 2060 Dual and MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Mech OC. 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 / Encode
AV1	No No

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the Palit GeForce RTX 2060 Dual and MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Mech OC 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	235 mm 231 mm
Height	115 mm 127 mm
Width	40 mm 46 mm
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots 2 PCIe-Slots
Weight	-- 790 g

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of Palit GeForce RTX 2060 Dual and MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Mech OC, 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 Q1/2020
Structure size	12 nm 7 nm
Part-no	NE62060018J9-1160A --
Documents	data sheet data sheet