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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC vs MSI GT 710 2GD3H LP

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all judged against graphics cards at a similar price

The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC scores 6.3/10 overall, ahead of the MSI GT 710 2GD3H LP at 3.9/10.

The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC leads on performance, video memory and software support.

The MSI GT 710 2GD3H LP leads on efficiency and noise and size and fit.

They score the same on build and warranty.

The biggest difference is video memory, where the MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC scores 7/10 to the MSI GT 710 2GD3H LP's 1/10.

MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC

MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC

6.3/10verdict: good, not the best

This card is for builders who want an RTX 3060 with 12GB of memory in a compact dual-slot package. It suits small desktops and homelab machines that have one spare 8-pin power cable and a quiet-running priority. It also suits anyone who wants enough video memory for smaller local AI models without moving up to a larger card.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OCMSI GT 710 2GD3H LP
Performance30%5/102/10
Video memory25%7/101/10
Software support15%6/104/10
Efficiency and noise15%7/108/10
Size and fit10%8/109/10
Build and warranty5%6/106/10
Overall6.3/103.9/10

Specifications

SpecMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OCMSI GT 710 2GD3H LP
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, 3584 CUDA cores, PCI Express Gen 4NVIDIA GeForce GT 710
Video memory12GB GDDR6, 192-bit bus, 15 Gbps2048 MB DDR3, 64-bit bus, 1600 MHz memory clock
Board power170W board power (manufacturer rating); recommended PSU 550W19 W board power
Length and slots235 x 124 x 42 mm, dual slot146 mm (146 x 69 x 19 mm, length x width x thickness)
Display outputsDisplayPort 1.4 x3, HDMI x1 (HDMI 2.1, 4K@120Hz), maximum 4 displaysDual-link DVI-D x1, HDMI 1.4a x1, D-Sub x1
Power connector8-pin x1No power connector (slot-powered)

Strengths and weaknesses

MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC

  • + 12GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus
  • + Compact 235 mm dual-slot body, single 8-pin connector
  • + Owners praise quiet cooling
  • − Owners are split on value, with some calling it overpriced
  • − Only one HDMI output alongside three DisplayPort outputs

Skip it if:

  • Buyers running local AI models that need more than 12GB of video memory
  • Anyone who wants several HDMI outputs rather than three DisplayPort and one HDMI
  • Buyers who want published warranty or sustained performance figures before they commit
Read the full MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC review ›

MSI GT 710 2GD3H LP

  • + Fanless and quiet, according to several owners
  • + 19 W board power with no power connector
  • + Compact single-slot card, 146 mm long
  • − Only 2GB of DDR3 on a 64-bit bus
  • − Owners report overheating without case airflow
  • − Not suited to demanding games

Skip it if:

  • Gamers wanting to play demanding modern titles
  • Builders putting it in a sealed case with no airflow
Read the full MSI GT 710 2GD3H LP review ›

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