NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q

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Performance
GeForce GTX 660 Ti
8,4158% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q107% better
17,43917% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q has 107% 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 1660 Ti Max-Q
No data available

The GeForce GTX 660 Ti has 17% 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 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 1660 Ti Max-Q GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q2 2019. It is built on the Turing GPU microarchitecture (codename TU116) and is manufactured on a 12 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q 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 Max-Q includes 1,536 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,140 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,335 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 GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 60 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q has the 130th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 16.67% 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 660 TiGeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureKeplerTuring
Market SegmentDesktopMobile
Release DateQ3 2012Q2 2019
Launch Price (MSRP)$299--
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeActive
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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 Flight Simulator 2020
Flight Simulator 2020
GeForce GTX 660 TiGeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q
Low - 720p
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55 FPS
Medium - 1080p
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49 FPS
High - 1080p
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37 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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25 FPS
QHD - 1440p
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4K UHD - 2160p
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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 660 Ti
8,4158% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q107% better
17,43917% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q has 107% 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 1660 Ti Max-Q is ranked 130th with a score of 17,439.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 660 Ti
28.1417% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q
No data available

The GeForce GTX 660 Ti has 43% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

GeForce GTX 660 Ti's 28.14 performance per dollar ranks it 81st 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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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 660 TiGeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
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5,084.5
3DMark Time Spy Score
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5,072
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
37,758
63,086
(+67.08%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
5,432
13,355
(+145.86%)
3DMark 11 Performance Score
7,693
15,913
(+106.85%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
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96.9
PassMark G3D Mark
4,429
8,608
(+94.36%)
PassMark G2D Mark
467
(+29.36%)
361
Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11
78.7
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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 1660 Ti Max-Q
CodenameGK104TU116
ArchitectureKeplerTuring
Process Size28 nm12 nm
Transistors3,540 million6,600 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 1660 Ti Max-Q
Memory Size2 GB6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth144.2 Gb/s288 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,502 MHz1,500 MHz
Memory Interface192 bit192 bit
L1 Cache16 KB64 KB
L2 Cache384 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 660 TiGeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q
Slots2 slots--
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)150 W60 W
Suggested PSU450 W--
Power Connectors2x 6-pin--
OutputsDVI, HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2Device 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 660 TiGeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q
CUDA Cores1,3441,536
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)724
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)11296
Render Output Units (ROP)2448
Core Clock Speed915 MHz1,140 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)980 MHz1,335 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 1660 Ti Max-Q
Pixel Fill Rate27.44 GPixel/s64.08 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate109.8 GTexel/s128.2 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance2.63 TFLOPS4.1 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance109.8 GFLOPS128.2 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 1660 Ti Max-Q
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.