12 GB GDDR6 · non-OC board · MSI global specification
MSI’s GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G is a non-OC card with 12 GB of GDDR6, 3,584 CUDA cores and a 1777 MHz boost clock in a compact 235 mm dual-fan body powered by one 8-pin connector.
Specifications checked 12 Sept 2026.
Amazon links open search results. Check the exact variant, current price and availability with the retailer.
Manufacturer specificationsDifferent GPUs: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070. Clock speeds are compared only between cards with the same GPU.
Choose the 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G for
Choose the 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC for
12 GB GDDR6X · exact MSI board · global specification
MSI’s GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC has 5,888 CUDA cores, 12 GB of GDDR6X and a 2505 MHz boost clock in a 242 mm SFF-Ready body with two TORX Fan 4.0 fans. It supports AV1 encoding and DLSS Frame Generation.
Specifications checked 12 Sept 2026.
Amazon links open search results. Check the exact variant, current price and availability with the retailer.
Manufacturer specificationsSearch links open retailer results, not a matched listing; eBay listings are checked daily. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. As an eBay Partner, we may be compensated if you make a purchase.
Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Check the board, case and power cables together. Use the exact board's dimensions and installation manual, including fan and connector clearance. The GPU name, VRAM capacity and declared board power are not game benchmarks. System-PSU recommendations and cable requirements are separate from card power.
27 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 7 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 3 manufacturer descriptions restating separately listed fields are grouped below. Missing information stays separate.
Manufacturer specification · Core counts are not directly comparable across GPU generations.
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G — manufacturer specificationsMSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresManufacturer specification · Core counts are not directly comparable across GPU generations.
MSI exact board specification tableMSI complete exact model PDFCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · MSI-declared card power; the system power-supply recommendation is listed separately.
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G — manufacturer specificationsMSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresManufacturer specification · MSI-declared card power; the system power-supply recommendation is listed separately.
MSI exact board specification tableMSI complete exact model PDFPublished power specifications are not measured electricity use or an efficiency ranking.
Manufacturer specification · Card only; allow extra room for power cables and airflow.
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G — manufacturer specificationsMSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresManufacturer specification · Card only; allow extra room for power cables and airflow.
MSI exact board specification tableMSI complete exact model PDFCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G — manufacturer specificationsMSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresManufacturer specification · MSI lists HDMI up to 4K 120 Hz HDR and 8K 60 Hz with VRR; display and cable support apply.
MSI exact board specification tableMSI complete exact model PDFCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · For the whole system; check the power cables the card needs.
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G — manufacturer specificationsMSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresManufacturer specification · For the whole system; check the power cables the card needs.
MSI exact board specification tableMSI complete exact model PDFCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification
MSI exact model features, cooling and installation qualificationsNVIDIA exact desktop GPU column — architecture and capabilities, separate from reference-board specificationsManufacturer specification
NVIDIA exact GPU family columns, with reference-board qualificationDifferent hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
Manufacturer specification · Codec, bit depth, driver and application support apply.
NVIDIA video support matrix — exact desktop 3060 and 5070 Ti rowsManufacturer specification · Codec, bit depth, driver and application support apply.
NVIDIA exact GPU family columns, with reference-board qualificationNVIDIA exact desktop encoding and decoding rowsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification
MSI exact model features, cooling and installation qualificationsMSI does not state the backplate material. · Manufacturer specification
MSI exact board construction and controlsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification
MSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresMSI exact model features, cooling and installation qualificationsManufacturer specification
MSI exact board construction and controlsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · Card only; allow extra room for power cables and airflow.
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G — manufacturer specificationsMSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresManufacturer specification · Card only; allow extra room for power cables and airflow.
MSI exact board specification tableMSI complete exact model PDFA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Manufacturer specification · Card only; allow extra room for power cables and airflow.
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G — manufacturer specificationsMSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresManufacturer specification · Card only; allow extra room for power cables and airflow.
MSI exact board specification tableMSI complete exact model PDFA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Manufacturer specification · Card only, without packaging.
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G — manufacturer specificationsMSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresManufacturer specification · Card only, without packaging.
MSI exact board specification tableMSI complete exact model PDFA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Manufacturer specification
MSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresMSI exact model features, cooling and installation qualificationsManufacturer specification
MSI exact board construction and controlsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · Application availability, versions and licensing vary.
NVIDIA exact desktop GPU column — architecture and capabilities, separate from reference-board specificationsManufacturer specification · Application availability, versions and licensing vary.
NVIDIA exact GPU family columns, with reference-board qualificationCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification
NVIDIA exact desktop GPU column — architecture and capabilities, separate from reference-board specificationsManufacturer specification
NVIDIA exact GPU family columns, with reference-board qualificationCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · MSI lists DirectX 12 API; NVIDIA lists DirectX 12 Ultimate support for this GPU.
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G — manufacturer specificationsMSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresManufacturer specification · Requires compatible games, drivers and operating system.
MSI exact board specification tableMSI complete exact model PDFCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · Not supported on this GPU generation.
NVIDIA exact desktop GPU column — architecture and capabilities, separate from reference-board specificationsNVIDIA current DLSS hardware compatibility — individual features by generationManufacturer specification · Requires a supported game or application and current drivers.
NVIDIA exact GPU family columns, with reference-board qualificationNVIDIA current per-feature hardware supportCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification
MSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresMSI exact model features, cooling and installation qualificationsManufacturer specification
MSI complete exact model PDFMSI exact board construction and controlsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · NVIDIA’s maximum GPU temperature, not a typical operating temperature.
NVIDIA exact desktop GPU column — architecture and capabilities, separate from reference-board specificationsManufacturer specification · NVIDIA’s maximum GPU temperature, not a typical operating temperature.
NVIDIA exact GPU family columns, with reference-board qualificationCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G — manufacturer specificationsMSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresManufacturer specification
MSI exact board specification tableMSI complete exact model PDFCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G — manufacturer specificationsMSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresManufacturer specification
MSI exact board specification tableMSI complete exact model PDFCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · Codec, bit depth, driver and application support apply.
NVIDIA exact desktop GPU column — architecture and capabilities, separate from reference-board specificationsNVIDIA video support matrix — exact desktop 3060 and 5070 Ti rowsManufacturer specification · Codec, bit depth, driver and application support apply.
NVIDIA exact GPU family columns, with reference-board qualificationNVIDIA exact desktop encoding and decoding rowsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · Weight including packaging; the seller’s bundle may differ.
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G — manufacturer specificationsMSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresManufacturer specification · Weight including packaging; the seller’s bundle may differ.
MSI exact board specification tableMSI complete exact model PDFA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Manufacturer specification
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G — manufacturer specificationsMSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresManufacturer specification
MSI exact board specification tableMSI complete exact model PDFCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification
MSI exact model features, cooling and installation qualificationsNVIDIA exact desktop GPU column — architecture and capabilities, separate from reference-board specificationsManufacturer specification
NVIDIA exact GPU family columns, with reference-board qualificationCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification
MSI exact model features, cooling and installation qualificationsNVIDIA exact desktop GPU column — architecture and capabilities, separate from reference-board specificationsManufacturer specification
NVIDIA exact GPU family columns, with reference-board qualificationCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
The current MSI page lists MSI Center; the 2024 datasheet PDF names Dragon Center instead. · Manufacturer specification
MSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresMSI exact model features, cooling and installation qualificationsManufacturer specification · MSI Center’s optional Extreme setting is 2520 MHz; the standard boost is 2505 MHz.
MSI complete exact model PDFMSI exact board construction and controlsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Combined manufacturer descriptions whose values are listed as separate differences. Kept here so every verified difference stays in one list.
Manufacturer specification
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G — manufacturer specificationsMSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresManufacturer specification
MSI exact board specification tableMSI complete exact model PDFCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · MSI-declared card power; the system power-supply recommendation is listed separately.
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G — manufacturer specificationsMSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresManufacturer specification · MSI-declared card power; the system power-supply recommendation is listed separately.
MSI exact board specification tableMSI complete exact model PDFCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · Card only; allow extra room for power cables and airflow.
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G — manufacturer specificationsMSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresManufacturer specification · Card only; allow extra room for power cables and airflow.
MSI exact board specification tableMSI complete exact model PDFA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Manufacturer specification · Requires compatible drivers and applications.
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G — manufacturer specificationsMSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresMSI does not list Adaptive V-Sync for this card. · Manufacturer specification
MSI exact board specification tableMSI complete exact model PDFEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
MSI does not list a dual-BIOS switch for this card. · Manufacturer specification
MSI complete exact model PDFMSI exact board construction and controlsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
MSI does not state the fan bearing type for this card. · Manufacturer specification
MSI exact board construction and controlsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
NVIDIA does not list Frame Warp availability for this GPU. · Manufacturer specification
MSI exact model features, cooling and installation qualificationsNVIDIA exact desktop GPU column — architecture and capabilities, separate from reference-board specificationsNVIDIA does not list Frame Warp availability for this GPU. · Manufacturer specification
NVIDIA exact GPU family columns, with reference-board qualificationEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
MSI does not list decorative lighting for this card. · Manufacturer specification
MSI complete exact model PDFMSI exact board construction and controlsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Manufacturer specification
NVIDIA exact GPU family columns, with reference-board qualificationEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
MSI does not state the electrical lane count for this card. · Manufacturer specification
MSI exact board specification tableMSI complete exact model PDFEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Manufacturer specification · MSI SFF-Ready classification; check your case clearances.
MSI exact board construction and controlsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MSI does not list a bundled support stand for this card. · Manufacturer specification
MSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresMSI exact model features, cooling and installation qualificationsMSI does not list a bundled support stand for this card. · Manufacturer specification
MSI exact board construction and controlsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Manufacturer specification · NVIDIA does not give a Vulkan version number.
NVIDIA exact GPU family columns, with reference-board qualificationEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
29 shared fields have the same recorded value.
| Specification | MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G | MSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC |
|---|---|---|
GPU and board modelDifferent SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G — manufacturer specificationsMSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification MSI exact board specification tableMSI complete exact model PDF | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060; MSI VENTUS 2X 12G (non-OC) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070; MSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC |
Boost clockDifferent SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification · Boost clock of the non-OC model. MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G — manufacturer specificationsMSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification · MSI standard boost clock. MSI exact board specification tableMSI complete exact model PDF | 1777 MHz | 2505 MHz |
CUDA coresDifferent SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification · Core counts are not directly comparable across GPU generations. MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G — manufacturer specificationsMSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification · Core counts are not directly comparable across GPU generations. MSI exact board specification tableMSI complete exact model PDF | 3584 | 5888 |
GPU architectureDifferent SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification MSI exact model features, cooling and installation qualificationsNVIDIA exact desktop GPU column — architecture and capabilities, separate from reference-board specificationsMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification NVIDIA exact GPU family columns, with reference-board qualification | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
Ray-tracing core generationDifferent SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification MSI exact model features, cooling and installation qualificationsNVIDIA exact desktop GPU column — architecture and capabilities, separate from reference-board specificationsMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification NVIDIA exact GPU family columns, with reference-board qualification | 2 | 3 |
Tensor core generationDifferent SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification MSI exact model features, cooling and installation qualificationsNVIDIA exact desktop GPU column — architecture and capabilities, separate from reference-board specificationsMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification NVIDIA exact GPU family columns, with reference-board qualification | 3 | 4 |
CUDA compute capabilityDifferent SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification NVIDIA exact desktop GPU column — architecture and capabilities, separate from reference-board specificationsMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification NVIDIA exact GPU family columns, with reference-board qualification | 8.6 | 8.9 |
MSI Center Extreme clock SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G No source recorded. MSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification · Optional MSI Center Extreme Performance setting. MSI exact board specification tableMSI complete exact model PDF | Not provided | 2520 MHz |
Video memory capacity SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G — manufacturer specificationsMSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification MSI exact board specification tableMSI complete exact model PDF | 12 GB | 12 GB |
Video memory typeDifferent SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G — manufacturer specificationsMSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification MSI exact board specification tableMSI complete exact model PDF | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
Memory interface width SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G — manufacturer specificationsMSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification MSI exact board specification tableMSI complete exact model PDF | 192 bit | 192 bit |
Memory data rateDifferent SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G — manufacturer specificationsMSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification MSI exact board specification tableMSI complete exact model PDF | 15 Gbps | 21 Gbps |
MSI-listed DirectX versionDifferent SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification · MSI lists DirectX 12 API; NVIDIA lists DirectX 12 Ultimate support for this GPU. MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G — manufacturer specificationsMSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification · Requires compatible games, drivers and operating system. MSI exact board specification tableMSI complete exact model PDF | 12 API | 12 Ultimate |
GPU DirectX 12 Ultimate support SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification · Requires compatible games, drivers and operating system. NVIDIA exact desktop GPU column — architecture and capabilities, separate from reference-board specificationsMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification · Requires compatible games, drivers and operating system. NVIDIA exact GPU family columns, with reference-board qualification | Yes | Yes |
OpenGL version SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G — manufacturer specificationsMSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification MSI exact board specification tableMSI complete exact model PDF | 4.6 | 4.6 |
NVIDIA G-SYNC support SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification · Requires a G-SYNC compatible display and connection. MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G — manufacturer specificationsMSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification · Requires a G-SYNC compatible display and connection. MSI exact board specification tableMSI complete exact model PDF | Yes | Yes |
Manufacturer VR capability SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification · Headset requirements vary. MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G — manufacturer specificationsMSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification · Headset requirements vary. NVIDIA exact GPU family columns, with reference-board qualification | Yes | Yes |
Adaptive Vertical Sync SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification · Requires compatible drivers and applications. MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G — manufacturer specificationsMSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC MSI does not list Adaptive V-Sync for this card. · Manufacturer specification MSI exact board specification tableMSI complete exact model PDF | Yes | Not listed by the manufacturer |
Hardware ray tracing SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification · Requires a supported game or application. NVIDIA exact desktop GPU column — architecture and capabilities, separate from reference-board specificationsMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification · Requires a supported game or application. NVIDIA exact GPU family columns, with reference-board qualification | Yes | Yes |
DLSS Super Resolution SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification · Requires a supported game or application and current drivers. NVIDIA exact desktop GPU column — architecture and capabilities, separate from reference-board specificationsNVIDIA current DLSS hardware compatibility — individual features by generationMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification · Requires a supported game or application and current drivers. NVIDIA exact GPU family columns, with reference-board qualificationNVIDIA current per-feature hardware support | Yes | Yes |
DLSS Ray Reconstruction SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification · Requires a supported game or application and current drivers. NVIDIA exact desktop GPU column — architecture and capabilities, separate from reference-board specificationsNVIDIA current DLSS hardware compatibility — individual features by generationMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification · Requires a supported game or application and current drivers. NVIDIA exact GPU family columns, with reference-board qualificationNVIDIA current per-feature hardware support | Yes | Yes |
DLAA SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification · Requires a supported game or application and current drivers. NVIDIA exact desktop GPU column — architecture and capabilities, separate from reference-board specificationsNVIDIA current DLSS hardware compatibility — individual features by generationMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification · Requires a supported game or application and current drivers. NVIDIA exact GPU family columns, with reference-board qualificationNVIDIA current per-feature hardware support | Yes | Yes |
DLSS Frame GenerationDifferent SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification · Not supported on this GPU generation. NVIDIA exact desktop GPU column — architecture and capabilities, separate from reference-board specificationsNVIDIA current DLSS hardware compatibility — individual features by generationMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification · Requires a supported game or application and current drivers. NVIDIA exact GPU family columns, with reference-board qualificationNVIDIA current per-feature hardware support | No | Yes |
DLSS Multi Frame Generation SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification · Not supported on this GPU generation. NVIDIA exact desktop GPU column — architecture and capabilities, separate from reference-board specificationsNVIDIA current DLSS hardware compatibility — individual features by generationMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification · Not supported on this GPU generation. NVIDIA exact GPU family columns, with reference-board qualificationNVIDIA current per-feature hardware support | No | No |
DLSS Dynamic Multi Frame Generation SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification · Not supported on this GPU generation. NVIDIA exact desktop GPU column — architecture and capabilities, separate from reference-board specificationsNVIDIA current DLSS hardware compatibility — individual features by generationMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification · Not supported on this GPU generation. NVIDIA exact GPU family columns, with reference-board qualificationNVIDIA current per-feature hardware support | No | No |
DLSS 3D-Guided Neural Rendering SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification · Not supported on this GPU generation. NVIDIA exact desktop GPU column — architecture and capabilities, separate from reference-board specificationsNVIDIA current DLSS hardware compatibility — individual features by generationMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification · Not supported on this GPU generation. NVIDIA exact GPU family columns, with reference-board qualificationNVIDIA current per-feature hardware support | No | No |
NVIDIA Reflex low-latency support SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification · Requires a supported game. NVIDIA exact desktop GPU column — architecture and capabilities, separate from reference-board specificationsMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification · Requires a supported game. NVIDIA exact GPU family columns, with reference-board qualification | Yes | Yes |
Resizable BAR SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification · Requires a compatible motherboard, CPU and firmware setting. NVIDIA exact desktop GPU column — architecture and capabilities, separate from reference-board specificationsMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification · Requires a compatible motherboard, CPU and firmware setting. NVIDIA exact GPU family columns, with reference-board qualification | Yes | Yes |
Listed creator and capture capabilitiesDifferent SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification · Application availability, versions and licensing vary. NVIDIA exact desktop GPU column — architecture and capabilities, separate from reference-board specificationsMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification · Application availability, versions and licensing vary. NVIDIA exact GPU family columns, with reference-board qualification | Broadcast; Game Ready and Studio drivers; ShadowPlay; Highlights; Photo Mode; FreeStyle; Omniverse | Broadcast; ShadowPlay; Game Ready and Studio drivers; Omniverse |
MSI tuning softwareDifferent SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G The current MSI page lists MSI Center; the 2024 datasheet PDF names Dragon Center instead. · Manufacturer specification MSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresMSI exact model features, cooling and installation qualificationsMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification · MSI Center’s optional Extreme setting is 2520 MHz; the standard boost is 2505 MHz. MSI complete exact model PDFMSI exact board construction and controls | MSI Center; Afterburner | MSI Center; Afterburner; OC Scanner |
GPU Vulkan support SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G No source recorded. MSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification · NVIDIA does not give a Vulkan version number. NVIDIA exact GPU family columns, with reference-board qualification | Not provided | Vulkan RT API |
NVLink / SLI-Ready support SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G No source recorded. MSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification NVIDIA exact GPU family columns, with reference-board qualification | Not provided | No |
Video encoder engines SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification · Codec, bit depth, driver and application support apply. NVIDIA video support matrix — exact desktop 3060 and 5070 Ti rowsMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification · Codec, bit depth, driver and application support apply. NVIDIA exact GPU family columns, with reference-board qualificationNVIDIA exact desktop encoding and decoding rows | 1 | 1 |
Video encoder generationDifferent SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification · Codec, bit depth, driver and application support apply. NVIDIA exact desktop GPU column — architecture and capabilities, separate from reference-board specificationsNVIDIA video support matrix — exact desktop 3060 and 5070 Ti rowsMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification · Codec, bit depth, driver and application support apply. NVIDIA exact GPU family columns, with reference-board qualificationNVIDIA exact desktop encoding and decoding rows | 7 | 8 |
Video decoder engines SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification · Codec, bit depth, driver and application support apply. NVIDIA video support matrix — exact desktop 3060 and 5070 Ti rowsMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification · Codec, bit depth, driver and application support apply. NVIDIA exact GPU family columns, with reference-board qualificationNVIDIA exact desktop encoding and decoding rows | 1 | 1 |
Video decoder generation SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification · Codec, bit depth, driver and application support apply. NVIDIA exact desktop GPU column — architecture and capabilities, separate from reference-board specificationsNVIDIA video support matrix — exact desktop 3060 and 5070 Ti rowsMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification · Codec, bit depth, driver and application support apply. NVIDIA exact GPU family columns, with reference-board qualificationNVIDIA exact desktop encoding and decoding rows | 5 | 5 |
Hardware AV1 encodingDifferent SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification · Codec, bit depth, driver and application support apply. NVIDIA video support matrix — exact desktop 3060 and 5070 Ti rowsMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification · Codec, bit depth, driver and application support apply. NVIDIA exact GPU family columns, with reference-board qualificationNVIDIA exact desktop encoding and decoding rows | No | Yes |
Hardware AV1 decoding SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification · Codec, bit depth, driver and application support apply. NVIDIA video support matrix — exact desktop 3060 and 5070 Ti rowsMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification · Codec, bit depth, driver and application support apply. NVIDIA exact GPU family columns, with reference-board qualificationNVIDIA exact desktop encoding and decoding rows | Yes | Yes |
H.264 4:2:2 hardware encoding SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification · Codec, bit depth, driver and application support apply. NVIDIA video support matrix — exact desktop 3060 and 5070 Ti rowsMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification · Codec, bit depth, driver and application support apply. NVIDIA exact GPU family columns, with reference-board qualificationNVIDIA exact desktop encoding and decoding rows | No | No |
HEVC 4:2:2 hardware encoding SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification · Codec, bit depth, driver and application support apply. NVIDIA video support matrix — exact desktop 3060 and 5070 Ti rowsMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification · Codec, bit depth, driver and application support apply. NVIDIA exact GPU family columns, with reference-board qualificationNVIDIA exact desktop encoding and decoding rows | No | No |
H.264 4:2:2 hardware decoding SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification · Codec, bit depth, driver and application support apply. NVIDIA video support matrix — exact desktop 3060 and 5070 Ti rowsMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification · Codec, bit depth, driver and application support apply. NVIDIA exact GPU family columns, with reference-board qualificationNVIDIA exact desktop encoding and decoding rows | No | No |
HEVC 4:2:2 hardware decoding SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification · Codec, bit depth, driver and application support apply. NVIDIA video support matrix — exact desktop 3060 and 5070 Ti rowsMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification · Codec, bit depth, driver and application support apply. NVIDIA exact GPU family columns, with reference-board qualificationNVIDIA exact desktop encoding and decoding rows | No | No |
Display outputs and versionsDifferent SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G — manufacturer specificationsMSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification · MSI lists HDMI up to 4K 120 Hz HDR and 8K 60 Hz with VRR; display and cable support apply. MSI exact board specification tableMSI complete exact model PDF | 3 × DisplayPort 1.4; 1 × HDMI supporting HDMI 2.1 4K at 120 Hz | 3 × DisplayPort 1.4a; 1 × HDMI 2.1a |
Maximum simultaneous displays SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification · Not every display can run at the maximum resolution and refresh rate at the same time. MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G — manufacturer specificationsMSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification · Not every display can run at the maximum resolution and refresh rate at the same time. MSI exact board specification tableMSI complete exact model PDF | 4 | 4 |
Published maximum digital resolution SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification · Maximum resolution per display; refresh rate depends on the connection. MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G — manufacturer specificationsMSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification · Maximum resolution per display; refresh rate depends on the connection. MSI exact board specification tableMSI complete exact model PDF | 7680 × 4320 | 7680 × 4320 |
HDCP support SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification · NVIDIA lists HDCP 2.3 for this GPU. MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G — manufacturer specificationsMSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification MSI exact board specification tableMSI complete exact model PDF | Yes | Yes |
Power connectorsDifferent SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G — manufacturer specificationsMSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification MSI exact board specification tableMSI complete exact model PDF | One 8-pin PCIe power connector | 1 × 8-pin |
Recommended system PSUDifferent SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification · For the whole system; check the power cables the card needs. MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G — manufacturer specificationsMSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification · For the whole system; check the power cables the card needs. MSI exact board specification tableMSI complete exact model PDF | 550 W | 650 W |
Declared board powerDifferent SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification · MSI-declared card power; the system power-supply recommendation is listed separately. MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G — manufacturer specificationsMSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification · MSI-declared card power; the system power-supply recommendation is listed separately. MSI exact board specification tableMSI complete exact model PDF | 170 W | 200 W |
Card lengthDifferent SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification · Card only; allow extra room for power cables and airflow. MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G — manufacturer specificationsMSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification · Card only; allow extra room for power cables and airflow. MSI exact board specification tableMSI complete exact model PDF | 235 mm | 242 mm |
Card heightDifferent SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification · Card only; allow extra room for power cables and airflow. MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G — manufacturer specificationsMSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification · Card only; allow extra room for power cables and airflow. MSI exact board specification tableMSI complete exact model PDF | 124 mm | 125 mm |
Card thicknessDifferent SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification · Card only; allow extra room for power cables and airflow. MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G — manufacturer specificationsMSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification · Card only; allow extra room for power cables and airflow. MSI exact board specification tableMSI complete exact model PDF | 42 mm | 43 mm |
Card weightDifferent SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification · Card only, without packaging. MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G — manufacturer specificationsMSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification · Card only, without packaging. MSI exact board specification tableMSI complete exact model PDF | 675 g | 651 g |
Package weightDifferent SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification · Weight including packaging; the seller’s bundle may differ. MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G — manufacturer specificationsMSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification · Weight including packaging; the seller’s bundle may differ. MSI exact board specification tableMSI complete exact model PDF | 1030 g | 947 g |
NVIDIA GPU temperature limitDifferent SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification · NVIDIA’s maximum GPU temperature, not a typical operating temperature. NVIDIA exact desktop GPU column — architecture and capabilities, separate from reference-board specificationsMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification · NVIDIA’s maximum GPU temperature, not a typical operating temperature. NVIDIA exact GPU family columns, with reference-board qualification | 93 °C | 90 °C |
Cooling fans SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification MSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresMSI exact model features, cooling and installation qualificationsMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification MSI complete exact model PDFMSI exact board construction and controls | 2 | 2 |
Fan designDifferent SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification MSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresMSI exact model features, cooling and installation qualificationsMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification MSI complete exact model PDFMSI exact board construction and controls | TORX Fan 3.0 | TORX Fan 4.0 |
Low-temperature fan stop SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification · Fans stop at low temperatures. MSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresMSI exact model features, cooling and installation qualificationsMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification · Fans stop at low temperatures. MSI exact board construction and controls | Yes | Yes |
Backplate designDifferent SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification MSI exact model features, cooling and installation qualificationsMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC MSI does not state the backplate material. · Manufacturer specification MSI exact board construction and controls | Reinforcing brushed-finish backplate | Reinforcing backplate with airflow vent |
Cooling constructionDifferent SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification MSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresMSI exact model features, cooling and installation qualificationsMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification MSI exact board construction and controls | Dual-fan heatsink; thermal pads | Nickel-plated copper baseplate; Core Pipes; clay-based thermal pads |
SFF-Ready Enthusiast classification SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G No source recorded. MSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification · MSI SFF-Ready classification; check your case clearances. MSI exact board construction and controls | Not provided | Yes |
PCIe interface SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification · The motherboard slot determines the negotiated link. MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G — manufacturer specificationsMSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC MSI states PCI Express 4.0 without an electrical lane count. · Manufacturer specification · The motherboard slot determines the negotiated link. MSI exact board specification tableMSI complete exact model PDF | PCI Express 4.0 | PCI Express 4.0 |
Listed board constructionDifferent SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification MSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresMSI exact model features, cooling and installation qualificationsMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification MSI exact board construction and controls | Custom PCB | DrMOS power stages; additional fuses |
Board finish SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G No source recorded. | Not provided | Black / silver |
Reflex Frame Warp availability SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G NVIDIA does not list Frame Warp availability for this GPU. · Manufacturer specification MSI exact model features, cooling and installation qualificationsNVIDIA exact desktop GPU column — architecture and capabilities, separate from reference-board specificationsMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC NVIDIA does not list Frame Warp availability for this GPU. · Manufacturer specification NVIDIA exact GPU family columns, with reference-board qualification | Not listed by the manufacturer | Not listed by the manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
Bundled support stand SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G MSI does not list a bundled support stand for this card. · Manufacturer specification MSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresMSI exact model features, cooling and installation qualificationsMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC MSI does not list a bundled support stand for this card. · Manufacturer specification MSI exact board construction and controls | Not listed by the manufacturer | Not listed by the manufacturer |
Active PCIe lanes SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G No source recorded. MSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC MSI does not state the electrical lane count for this card. · Manufacturer specification MSI exact board specification tableMSI complete exact model PDF | Not provided | Not listed by the manufacturer |
Fan bearing construction SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G No source recorded. MSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC MSI does not state the fan bearing type for this card. · Manufacturer specification MSI exact board construction and controls | Not provided | Not listed by the manufacturer |
Dual BIOS SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G No source recorded. MSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC MSI does not list a dual-BIOS switch for this card. · Manufacturer specification MSI complete exact model PDFMSI exact board construction and controls | Not provided | Not listed by the manufacturer |
Decorative lighting SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G No source recorded. MSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC MSI does not list decorative lighting for this card. · Manufacturer specification MSI complete exact model PDFMSI exact board construction and controls | Not provided | Not listed by the manufacturer |
VRAM capacity and typeDifferent SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G — manufacturer specificationsMSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification MSI exact board specification tableMSI complete exact model PDF | 12 GB GDDR6; 192-bit interface | 12 GB GDDR6X; 192-bit interface |
|---|---|---|
Card length, height and thicknessDifferent SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification · Card only; allow extra room for power cables and airflow. MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G — manufacturer specificationsMSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification · Card only; allow extra room for power cables and airflow. MSI exact board specification tableMSI complete exact model PDF | 235 × 124 × 42 mm | 242 × 125 × 43 mm |
Manufacturer-listed card powerDifferent SourcesMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G Manufacturer specification · MSI-declared card power; the system power-supply recommendation is listed separately. MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G — manufacturer specificationsMSI exact model PDF — complete single-page specifications and featuresMSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC Manufacturer specification · MSI-declared card power; the system power-supply recommendation is listed separately. MSI exact board specification tableMSI complete exact model PDF | 170 W | 200 W |
Closest graphics cards to this pair by shared key specifications. Not a popularity ranking.
Each record represents an explicitly checked model and configuration. Original import: 5 Sept 2026; this is not its verification date. This is not a list of current offers or a popularity ranking.
