NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

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Performance
GeForce GTX 10708% better
24,65224% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
22,891.522% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 1070 has 8% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 1070
65.0440% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti26% better
82.0551% of 161.45

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti has 26% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 1070 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q2 2016 with a MSRP of $379. It is built on the Pascal GPU microarchitecture (codename GP104) and is manufactured on a 16 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 1070 has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 2,002 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 256.3 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The GTX 1070 includes 1,920 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,506 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,683 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 120 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GTX 1070 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 150 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The GTX 1070 has the 95th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 23.57% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 24,652 score and $379 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 65.04. This is the 50th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q1 2019 with a MSRP of $279. It is built on the Turing GPU microarchitecture (codename TU116) and is manufactured on a 12 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 1660 Ti has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,500 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 288 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The GTX 1660 Ti includes 1,536 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,500 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,770 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 96 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GTX 1660 Ti occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 300 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 120 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The GTX 1660 Ti has the 103rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 21.89% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 22,891.5 score and $279 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 82.05. This is the 35th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoGeForce GTX 1070GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitecturePascalTuring
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ2 2016Q1 2019
Launch Price (MSRP)$379$279
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeActive
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.

  • Frames Per Second
FPS data for Riders Republic
Riders Republic
GeForce GTX 1070GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Low - 720p
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174 FPS
Medium - 1080p
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94 FPS
High - 1080p
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75 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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66 FPS
QHD - 1440p
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45 FPS
4K UHD - 2160p
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20 FPS
FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GTX 1070 orGeForce GTX 1660 Ti

Compare Cost Per Frame

The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GTX 1070 orGeForce GTX 1660 Ti
GPUCost Per Frame
Radeon RX 570010.26-26%
GeForce GTX 166010.95-22%
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER11.08-21%
Radeon RX 660011.34-19%
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER12.48-11%
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti13.95
Radeon RX 6500 XT22.11+59%

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce GTX 10708% better
24,65224% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
22,891.522% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 1070 has 8% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GTX 1070 is ranked 95th with a score of 24,652, and the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is ranked 103rd with a score of 22,891.5.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 1070
65.0440% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti26% better
82.0551% of 161.45

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti has 26% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 1070 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GTX 1070 is ranked 50th with a performance per dollar of 65.04, and the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is ranked 35th with a performance per dollar of 82.05.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GTX 1070 or
GPUBenchmark Performance
GeForce RTX 306028,375+15%
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti27,503+12%
GeForce RTX 206027,162.5+10%
GeForce GTX 107024,652
Radeon RX 59023,362.5-5%
GeForce GTX 980 Ti23,057-6%
Radeon RX 6500 XT22,954-7%
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti22,891.5-7%
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER21,980.5-11%
GeForce GTX 166021,063.5-15%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

  • Popular
BenchmarkGeForce GTX 1070GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
5,896
6,303
(+6.9%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
5,679
6,759
(+19.02%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
106,934
(+14.87%)
93,095
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
18,255
(+13.92%)
16,024
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
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75,385
3DMark 11 Performance Score
19,449
21,539
(+10.75%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
136
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PassMark G3D Mark
13,500
(+4.51%)
12,917
PassMark G2D Mark
860
(+5.01%)
819
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Graphics Processor

General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecGeForce GTX 1070GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
CodenameGP104TU116
ArchitecturePascalTuring
Process Size16 nm12 nm
Transistors7,200 million6,600 million

Memory Details

Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.

SpecGeForce GTX 1070GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Memory Size8 GB6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth256.3 Gb/s288 Gb/s
Memory Clock2,002 MHz1,500 MHz
Memory Interface256 bit192 bit
L1 Cache48 KB64 KB
L2 Cache2 MB1,536 KB

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecGeForce GTX 1070GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)150 W120 W
Suggested PSU450 W300 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
OutputsDVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4aDVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.

SpecGeForce GTX 1070GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
CUDA Cores1,9201,536
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)1524
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)12096
Render Output Units (ROP)6448
Core Clock Speed1,506 MHz1,500 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,683 MHz1,770 MHz

Theoretical Performance

Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.

SpecGeForce GTX 1070GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Pixel Fill Rate107.7 GPixel/s84.96 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate202 GTexel/s169.9 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance6.46 TFLOPS5.44 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance202 GFLOPS169.9 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecGeForce GTX 1070GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
DirectX12 (12_1)12 (12_1)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.8

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.