NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080

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Performance
GeForce GTX 660 Ti
8,4158% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 1080248% better
29,26328% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 1080 has 248% better performance than the GeForce GTX 660 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 660 Ti
28.1417% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 108074% better
48.8530% of 161.45

The GeForce GTX 1080 has 74% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 660 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q3 2012 with a MSRP of $299. It is built on the Kepler GPU microarchitecture (codename GK104) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 660 Ti has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,502 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 144.2 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 660 Ti includes 1,344 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 915 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 980 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 112 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 24 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GTX 660 Ti occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2 display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 150 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The GTX 660 Ti has the 197th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 8.05% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 8,415 score and $299 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 28.14. This is the 81st best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q2 2016 with a MSRP of $599. It is built on the Pascal GPU microarchitecture (codename GP104) and is manufactured on a 16 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 1080 has 8 GB of GDDR5X memory, with a 1,251 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 320.3 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 1080 includes 2,560 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,607 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,733 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 160 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GTX 1080 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a 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 GTX 1080 has the 78th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 27.98% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 29,263 score and $599 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 48.85. This is the 65th 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 660 TiGeForce GTX 1080
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureKeplerPascal
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ3 2012Q2 2016
Launch Price (MSRP)$299$599
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeEnd-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 Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
GeForce GTX 660 TiGeForce GTX 1080
Low - 1080p
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Medium - 1080p
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High - 1080p
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Ultra - 1080p
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47 FPS
QHD - 1440p
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28 FPS
4K UHD - 2160p
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11 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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GPUCost Per Frame
Radeon RX 570025.47-53%
Radeon RX 5700 XT25.58-53%
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER28.77-47%
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti42.88-21%
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER47.32-13%
GeForce GTX 108054.45

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce GTX 660 Ti
8,4158% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 1080248% better
29,26328% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 1080 has 248% better performance than the GeForce GTX 660 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GTX 660 Ti is ranked 197th with a score of 8,415, and the GeForce GTX 1080 is ranked 78th with a score of 29,263.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 660 Ti
28.1417% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 108074% better
48.8530% of 161.45

The GeForce GTX 1080 has 74% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 660 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GTX 660 Ti is ranked 81st with a performance per dollar of 28.14, and the GeForce GTX 1080 is ranked 65th with a performance per dollar of 48.85.

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 660 Ti or
GPUBenchmark Performance
Radeon RX Vega 6430,823.5+266%
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER29,668+253%
GeForce GTX 108029,263+248%
Radeon RX Vega 5629,086+246%
GeForce RTX 306028,375+237%
GeForce GTX 10508,571+2%
Radeon R7 3708,518.5+1%
GeForce GTX 660 Ti8,415
GeForce GTX 9508,351-1%
GeForce GTX 7607,962-5%

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 660 Ti or
GPUPerformance Per Dollar
Radeon VII54.19+93%
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti53.89+91%
GeForce GTX 108048.85+74%
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti47.21+68%
Radeon R9 390X41.83+49%
Radeon R9 FURY31.95+14%
Radeon R9 290X29.45+5%
GeForce GTX 660 Ti28.14
Radeon R9 Nano26.63-5%
GeForce GTX 780 Ti22.34-21%

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 660 TiGeForce GTX 1080
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
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7,185
3DMark Time Spy Score
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6,902
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
37,758
119,971
(+217.74%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
5,432
21,408.5
(+294.12%)
3DMark 11 Performance Score
7,693
21,289.5
(+176.74%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
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121.8
PassMark G3D Mark
4,429
15,538
(+250.82%)
PassMark G2D Mark
467
882
(+88.87%)
Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11
78.7
269
(+241.8%)
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 660 TiGeForce GTX 1080
CodenameGK104GP104
ArchitectureKeplerPascal
Process Size28 nm16 nm
Transistors3,540 million7,200 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 660 TiGeForce GTX 1080
Memory Size2 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5X
Memory Bandwidth144.2 Gb/s320.3 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,502 MHz1,251 MHz
Memory Interface192 bit256 bit
L1 Cache16 KB48 KB
L2 Cache384 KB2 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 660 TiGeForce GTX 1080
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)150 W180 W
Suggested PSU450 W450 W
Power Connectors2x 6-pin1x 8-pin
OutputsDVI, HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2DVI, HDMI 2.0, 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 660 TiGeForce GTX 1080
CUDA Cores1,3442,560
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)720
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)112160
Render Output Units (ROP)2464
Core Clock Speed915 MHz1,607 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)980 MHz1,733 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 660 TiGeForce GTX 1080
Pixel Fill Rate27.44 GPixel/s110.9 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate109.8 GTexel/s277.3 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance2.63 TFLOPS8.87 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance109.8 GFLOPS277.3 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 660 TiGeForce GTX 1080
DirectX12 (11_0)12 (12_1)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.5 (5.1)6.8

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.