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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)

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Performance
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
22,891.518% of 129,772
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)125% better
51,40040% of 129,772

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) has 125% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
82.0550% of 165.13
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)46% better
119.8173% of 165.13

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) has 46% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 1660 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 120th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 566 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 17.64% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 22,891.5 score and $279 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 82.05. This is the 44th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q2 2025 with a MSRP of $429. It is built on the Blackwell 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GB206) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 5060 Ti has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 128 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 5060 Ti includes 4,608 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,407 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,572 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 144 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 144 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 36 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 5060 Ti occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1b display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 180 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 5060 Ti has the 35th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 566 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 39.61% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 51,400 score and $429 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 119.81. This is the 12th 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 5060 Ti (16 GB)
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureTuringBlackwell 2.0
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ1 2019Q2 2025
Launch Price (MSRP)$279$429
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 God of War Ragnarök
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GeForce GTX 1660 TiGeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)
Low - 1080p
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207 FPS
Medium - 1080p
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179 FPS
High - 1080p
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159 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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147 FPS
QHD - 1440p
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110 FPS
4K UHD - 2160p
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63 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.

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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 Ti
22,891.518% of 129,772
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)125% better
51,40040% of 129,772

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) has 125% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is ranked 120th with a score of 22,891.5, and the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) is ranked 35th with a score of 51,400.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
82.0550% of 165.13
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)46% better
119.8173% of 165.13

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) has 46% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is ranked 44th with a performance per dollar of 82.05, and the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) is ranked 12th with a performance per dollar of 119.81.

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.

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BenchmarkGeForce GTX 1660 TiGeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
6,303
15,854.5
(+151.54%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
6,759
16,219
(+139.96%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
93,095
188,114
(+102.07%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
16,024
42,064.5
(+162.51%)
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
75,385
182,657
(+142.3%)
3DMark 11 Performance Score
21,539
47,632
(+121.14%)
PassMark G3D Mark
12,917
22,789
(+76.43%)
PassMark G2D Mark
819
1,227
(+49.82%)
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 5060 Ti (16 GB)
CodenameTU116GB206
ArchitectureTuringBlackwell 2.0
Process Size12 nm5 nm
Transistors6,600 million21,900 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 5060 Ti (16 GB)
Memory Size6 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth288 Gb/s448 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,500 MHz1,750 MHz
Memory Interface192 bit128 bit
L1 Cache64 KB128 KB
L2 Cache1,536 KB32 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 5060 Ti (16 GB)
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 5.0 x8
Thermal Design Power (TDP)120 W180 W
Suggested PSU300 W450 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
OutputsDVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4aHDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1b

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 5060 Ti (16 GB)
CUDA Cores1,5364,608
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)2436
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)96144
Render Output Units (ROP)4848
Tensor Cores--144
Ray Tracing Cores--36
Core Clock Speed1,500 MHz2,407 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,770 MHz2,572 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 5060 Ti (16 GB)
Pixel Fill Rate84.96 GPixel/s123.5 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate169.9 GTexel/s370.4 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance5.44 TFLOPS23.7 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance169.9 GFLOPS370.4 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.

SpecGeForce GTX 1660 TiGeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)
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.