NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile

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Performance
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti56% better
22,891.522% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile
14,69314% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti has 56% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
82.0551% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile
No data available

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti has 51% 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 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.

About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q3 2016. It is built on the Pascal GPU microarchitecture (codename GP106) and is manufactured on a 16 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 1060 Mobile has 6 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 2,002 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 192.2 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 1060 Mobile includes 1,280 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,405 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,671 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 80 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 80 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The GTX 1060 Mobile has the 146th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 14.05% 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 1660 TiGeForce GTX 1060 Mobile
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureTuringPascal
Market SegmentDesktopMobile
Release DateQ1 2019Q3 2016
Launch Price (MSRP)$279--
Production StatusActiveEnd-of-life
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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 Sons of the Forest
Sons of the Forest
GeForce GTX 1660 TiGeForce GTX 1060 Mobile
Low - 1080p
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48 FPS
Medium - 1080p
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35 FPS
High - 1080p
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35 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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34 FPS
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 Ti56% better
22,891.522% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile
14,69314% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti has 56% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is ranked 103rd with a score of 22,891.5, and the GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile is ranked 146th with a score of 14,693.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
82.0551% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile
No data available

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti has 125% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti's 82.05 performance per dollar ranks it 35th 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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GPUBenchmark Performance
GeForce GTX 980 Ti23,057+1%
Radeon RX 6500 XT22,954+0%
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti22,891.5
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER21,980.5-4%
GeForce GTX 166021,063.5-8%
RTX A1000 Mobile15,134.5-34%
Radeon Pro 5500M14,725-36%
GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile14,693-36%
Quadro T1200 Mobile14,387-37%
Radeon RX 5300M14,351-37%

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 1660 TiGeForce GTX 1060 Mobile
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
6,303
(+76.04%)
3,580.5
3DMark Time Spy Score
6,759
(+86.82%)
3,618
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
93,095
(+24.78%)
74,604.5
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
16,024
(+38.64%)
11,558
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
75,385
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3DMark 11 Performance Score
21,539
(+73.02%)
12,449
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
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102.1
PassMark G3D Mark
12,917
(+58.28%)
8,161
PassMark G2D Mark
819
(+86.56%)
439
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 1660 TiGeForce GTX 1060 Mobile
CodenameTU116GP106
ArchitectureTuringPascal
Process Size12 nm16 nm
Transistors6,600 million4,400 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.

SpecGeForce GTX 1660 TiGeForce GTX 1060 Mobile
Memory Size6 GB6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth288 Gb/s192.2 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,500 MHz2,002 MHz
Memory Interface192 bit192 bit
L1 Cache64 KB48 KB
L2 Cache1,536 KB1,536 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 1660 TiGeForce GTX 1060 Mobile
Slots2 slots--
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)120 W80 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 1660 TiGeForce GTX 1060 Mobile
CUDA Cores1,5361,280
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)2410
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)9680
Render Output Units (ROP)4848
Core Clock Speed1,500 MHz1,405 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,770 MHz1,671 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 1660 TiGeForce GTX 1060 Mobile
Pixel Fill Rate84.96 GPixel/s80.21 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate169.9 GTexel/s133.7 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance5.44 TFLOPS4.28 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance169.9 GFLOPS133.7 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 1660 TiGeForce GTX 1060 Mobile
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.