NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

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Performance
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
22,891.522% of 104,737
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti204% better
69,48166% of 104,737

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti has 204% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti136% better
82.0551% of 161.45
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
34.7622% of 161.45

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti has 136% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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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 21.86% 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 RTX 3090 Ti GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q1 2022 with a MSRP of $1,999. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA102) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 3090 Ti has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory, with a 1,313 MHz memory clock and a 384 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 1.01 Tb/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 3090 Ti includes 10,752 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,560 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,860 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 336 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 112 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 336 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 84 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 3090 Ti is a large graphics card, occupying 3 PCIe 4.0 x16 expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. With a thermal design power (TDP) of 450 W and a large, 3-slot size, it is recommended to use a power supply of 850 W and a case with sufficient space to accommodate the card. Compare your card's model and your case's dimensions to verify compatibility.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 3090 Ti has the 10th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 66.34% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 69,481 score and $1,999 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 34.76. This is the 75th 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 1660 TiGeForce RTX 3090 Ti
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureTuringAmpere
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ1 2019Q1 2022
Launch Price (MSRP)$279$1,999
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 Riders Republic
Riders Republic
GeForce GTX 1660 TiGeForce RTX 3090 Ti
Low - 720p
174 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
94 FPS
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High - 1080p
75 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
66 FPS
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QHD - 1440p
45 FPS
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4K UHD - 2160p
20 FPS
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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.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GTX 1660 Ti orGeForce RTX 3090 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 1660 Ti orGeForce RTX 3090 Ti
GPUCost Per Frame
GeForce GTX 166010.95-22%
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER11.08-21%
Radeon RX 6600 XT11.15-20%
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 1660 Ti
22,891.522% of 104,737
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti204% better
69,48166% of 104,737

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti has 204% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 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 RTX 3090 Ti is ranked 10th with a score of 69,481.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti136% better
82.0551% of 161.45
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
34.7622% of 161.45

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti has 136% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is ranked 35th with a performance per dollar of 82.05, and the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is ranked 75th with a performance per dollar of 34.76.

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 1660 Ti or
GPUBenchmark Performance
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER74,834+227%
Radeon RX 6950 XT72,227.5+216%
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti69,481+204%
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER68,373+199%
Radeon RX 7800 XT65,610.5+187%
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%

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.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GTX 1660 Ti or
GPUPerformance Per Dollar
GeForce RTX 306086.25+5%
Radeon RX 59083.74+2%
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti82.05
Radeon RX 48078.25-5%
GeForce RTX 206077.83-5%
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti47.21-42%
GeForce RTX 309041.04-50%
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti34.76-58%

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 RTX 3090 Ti
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
6,303
21,645
(+243.41%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
6,759
19,241
(+184.67%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
93,095
246,319
(+164.59%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
16,024
53,110
(+231.44%)
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
75,385
139,165
(+84.61%)
3DMark 11 Performance Score
21,539
49,471
(+129.68%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
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204
PassMark G3D Mark
12,914
29,697
(+129.96%)
PassMark G2D Mark
816
1,233
(+51.1%)
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 RTX 3090 Ti
CodenameTU116GA102
ArchitectureTuringAmpere
Process Size12 nm8 nm
Transistors6,600 million28,300 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 RTX 3090 Ti
Memory Size6 GB24 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth288 Gb/s1.01 Tb/s
Memory Clock1,500 MHz1,313 MHz
Memory Interface192 bit384 bit
L1 Cache64 KB128 KB
L2 Cache1,536 KB6 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 1660 TiGeForce RTX 3090 Ti
Slots2 slots3 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)120 W450 W
Suggested PSU300 W850 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 16-pin
OutputsDVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4aHDMI 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.

SpecGeForce GTX 1660 TiGeForce RTX 3090 Ti
CUDA Cores1,53610,752
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)2484
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)96336
Render Output Units (ROP)48112
Tensor Cores--336
Ray Tracing Cores--84
Core Clock Speed1,500 MHz1,560 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,770 MHz1,860 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 RTX 3090 Ti
Pixel Fill Rate84.96 GPixel/s208.3 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate169.9 GTexel/s625 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance5.44 TFLOPS40 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance169.9 GFLOPS625 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 RTX 3090 Ti
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.