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Product comparison · 2 gpus

MSI GAMING GeForce GTX 970 vs MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6GT OC

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 13identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

  • Graphics processor
    • GeForce GTX 970
    • GeForce GTX 1060
  • Processor frequency
    • 1114 MHz
    • 1544 MHz
  • Processor boost clock speed
    • 1253 MHz
    • 1759 MHz
  • Discrete graphics card memory
    • 4 GB
    • 6 GB
  • Memory bus
    • 256 bit
    • 192 bit
  • Memory clock speed
    • 7010 MHz
    • 8000 MHz
  • DVI-I ports quantity
    • 1
    • 0
  • DisplayPort version
    • 1.2
    • 1.4

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50 specifications
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MSI

GAMING GeForce GTX 970

Model 00V316-001R

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GeForce GTX 1060 6GT OCView product
Processor3 differ
Graphics processor familyNVIDIANVIDIA
Graphics processorDiffersGeForce GTX 970GeForce GTX 1060
Maximum resolutionKnown for one4096 x 2160 pixels
CUDAKnown for oneYes
CUDA coresKnown for one1664
Processor frequencyDiffers1114 MHz1544 MHz
Processor boost clock speedDiffers1253 MHz1759 MHz
FireStreamKnown for oneNo
Graphics card RAMDACKnown for one400 MHz
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one4096 x 2160 pixels
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for one4-Way SLI
Maximum displays per videocardKnown for one3
Memory3 differ
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Graphics card memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory busDiffers256 bit192 bit
Memory clock speedDiffers7010 MHz8000 MHz
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Interface typePCI Express x16 3.0PCI Express x16 3.0
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI-D ports quantity11
DVI-I ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantity11
HDMI version2.02.0
DisplayPort versionDiffers1.21.4
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DVI ports quantityKnown for one1
Performance1 differ
PhysXKnown for oneYes
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNo
DirectX version12.012.0
OpenGL versionDiffers4.44.5
HDCPYesYes
Dual Link DVIYesYes
NVIDIA 3D VisionKnown for oneYes
NVIDIA GameWorks VRYesYes
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneYes
Full HDKnown for oneYes
Design2 differ
Cooling typeActiveActive
Number of fansKnown for one2 fan(s)
Bracket heightKnown for oneFull-Height (FH)
Form factorKnown for oneFull-Height/Full-Length (FH/FL)
Number of slotsDiffers21
Product colourDiffersBlack, RedBlack
Power3 differ
Minimum system power supplyDiffers500 W400 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs145 W120 W
Supplementary power connectorsDiffers1x 6-pin, 1x 8-pin1x 6-pin
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers845 g591 g
LengthDiffers277 mm247 mm
DepthDiffers35 mm39 mm
HeightDiffers140 mm115 mm

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