NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
The GeForce RTX 3070 has 96% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER has 11% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3070 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q4 2019 with a MSRP of $229. It is built on the Turing GPU microarchitecture (codename TU116) and is manufactured on a 12 nm process.
Memory
The GTX 1660 SUPER 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 GTX 1660 SUPER 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 SUPER 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 125 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The GTX 1660 SUPER has the 106th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 20.99% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 21,980.5 score and $229 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 95.98. This is the 19th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q4 2020 with a MSRP of $499. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA104) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.
Memory
The RTX 3070 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 448 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 3070 includes 5,888 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 1,725 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 184 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 96 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 184 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 46 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RTX 3070 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 550 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 220 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The RTX 3070 has the 33rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 41.06% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 43,005 score and $499 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 86.18. This is the 30th 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.
| Info | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q4 2019 | Q4 2020 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $229 | $499 |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
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
The First Descendant | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | 107 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 64 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 51 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 40 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | 25 FPS | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | 12 FPS | -- |
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.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | 19.4 | +56% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | 12.4 | |
| GeForce GTX 1660 | 10.7 | -14% |
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.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | 18.47 | |
| GeForce GTX 1660 | 20.47 | +11% |
| GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | 20.57 | +11% |
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce RTX 3070 has 96% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is ranked 106th with a score of 21,980.5, and the GeForce RTX 3070 is ranked 33rd with a score of 43,005.
The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER has 11% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3070 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is ranked 19th with a performance per dollar of 95.98, and the GeForce RTX 3070 is ranked 30th with a performance per dollar of 86.18.
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.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 7600 | 43,430 | +98% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB) | 43,112 | +96% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 43,005 | +96% |
| Arc A770 | 41,303 | +88% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | 40,963 | +86% |
| Radeon RX 6500 XT | 22,954 | +4% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | 22,891.5 | +4% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | 21,980.5 | |
| GeForce GTX 1660 | 21,131 | -4% |
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 19,499 | -11% |
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.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 6600 | 96.58 | +1% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 | 96.49 | +1% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | 95.98 | |
| Radeon RX 5700 | 90.17 | -6% |
| Radeon RX 5700 XT | 89.78 | -6% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB) | 86.4 | -10% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | 86.25 | -10% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 86.18 | -10% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 84.42 | -12% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 83.07 | -13% |
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.
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| Benchmark | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 5,965 | 12,892 (+116.13%) |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 6,583 | 12,665 (+92.39%) |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 95,473 | 154,864 (+62.21%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 15,995 | 31,020 (+93.94%) |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 72,578.5 | 124,547 (+71.6%) |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 22,780.5 | 31,876 (+39.93%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | -- | 213.5 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 12,762 | 22,377 (+75.34%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 805 | 991 (+23.11%) |
Technical Specs
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.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | TU116 | GA104 |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Size | 12 nm | 8 nm |
| Transistors | 6,600 million | 17,400 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.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 336 Gb/s | 448 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,750 MHz | 1,750 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 192 bit | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1,536 KB | 4 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.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 125 W | 220 W |
| Suggested PSU | 300 W | 550 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Outputs | DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a | HDMI 2.1, 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.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 1,408 | 5,888 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 22 | 46 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 88 | 184 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 48 | 96 |
| Tensor Cores | -- | 184 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | -- | 46 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,530 MHz | 1,500 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,785 MHz | 1,725 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.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 85.68 GPixel/s | 165.6 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 157.1 GTexel/s | 317.4 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 5.03 TFLOPS | 20.31 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 157.1 GFLOPS | 317.4 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.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.8 | 6.7 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.