NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile

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Performance
GeForce GTX 1660
21,063.520% of 104,737
GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile1% better
21,261.520% of 104,737

The GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile has 1% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1660 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 1660
96.1860% of 161.45
GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
No data available

The GeForce GTX 1660 has 60% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q1 2019 with a MSRP of $219. It is built on the Turing GPU microarchitecture (codename TU116) and is manufactured on a 12 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 1660 has 6 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 2,001 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 192.1 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 includes 1,408 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,530 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,785 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 88 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GTX 1660 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 has the 109th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 20.11% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 21,063.5 score and $219 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 96.18. This is the 18th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q1 2019. It is built on the Turing GPU microarchitecture (codename TU106) and is manufactured on a 12 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 2060 Mobile has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 336 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 RTX 2060 Mobile includes 1,920 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 960 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,200 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 120 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 240 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 30 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 115 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The RTX 2060 Mobile has the 108th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 20.30% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

General Info

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

InfoGeForce GTX 1660GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureTuringTuring
Market SegmentDesktopMobile
Release DateQ1 2019Q1 2019
Launch Price (MSRP)$219--
Production StatusActiveActive
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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 Black Myth: Wukong
Black Myth: Wukong
GeForce GTX 1660GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
Low - 1080p
42 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
30 FPS
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High - 1080p
22 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
11 FPS
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QHD - 1440p
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4K UHD - 2160p
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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.

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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.

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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce GTX 1660
21,063.520% of 104,737
GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile1% better
21,261.520% of 104,737

The GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile has 1% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1660 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GTX 1660 is ranked 109th with a score of 21,063.5, and the GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile is ranked 108th with a score of 21,261.5.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 1660
96.1860% of 161.45
GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
No data available

The GeForce GTX 1660 has 147% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

GeForce GTX 1660's 96.18 performance per dollar ranks it 18th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.

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.

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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 1660GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
5,439
6,141
(+12.91%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
6,042
6,192
(+2.48%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
81,755
99,178.5
(+21.31%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
14,164
16,331
(+15.3%)
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
64,188
(+42.94%)
44,905
3DMark 11 Performance Score
21,550
(+19%)
18,110
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
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120.4
PassMark G3D Mark
11,682
(+2.88%)
11,355
PassMark G2D Mark
776
(+44.51%)
537
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 1660GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
CodenameTU116TU106
ArchitectureTuringTuring
Process Size12 nm12 nm
Transistors6,600 million10,800 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 1660GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
Memory Size6 GB6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth192.1 Gb/s336 Gb/s
Memory Clock2,001 MHz1,750 MHz
Memory Interface192 bit192 bit
L1 Cache64 KB64 KB
L2 Cache1,536 KB3 MB

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 1660GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
Slots2 slots--
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)120 W115 W
Suggested PSU300 W--
Power Connectors1x 8-pin--
OutputsDVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4aDevice Dependent

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 1660GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
CUDA Cores1,4081,920
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)2230
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)88120
Render Output Units (ROP)4848
Tensor Cores--240
Ray Tracing Cores--30
Core Clock Speed1,530 MHz960 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,785 MHz1,200 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 1660GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
Pixel Fill Rate85.68 GPixel/s57.6 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate157.1 GTexel/s144 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance5.03 TFLOPS4.61 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance157.1 GFLOPS144 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 1660GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
DirectX12 (12_1)12 Ultimate (12_2)
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.