NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q
The GeForce RTX 3090 has 253% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 3090 has 25% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q3 2020 with a MSRP of $1,499. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA102) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.
Memory
The RTX 3090 has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory, with a 1,219 MHz memory clock and a 384 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 936.2 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 RTX 3090 includes 10,496 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,395 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,695 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 328 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 112 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 328 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 82 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RTX 3090 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 350 W and a large, 3-slot size, it is recommended to use a power supply of 750 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 has the 23rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 47.44% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 61,569 score and $1,499 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 41.07. This is the 82nd 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 147th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 13.44% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | GeForce RTX 3090 | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Ampere | Turing |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q3 2020 | Q2 2019 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $1,499 | -- |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
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
God of War Ragnarök | GeForce RTX 3090 | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | 221 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 190 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 172 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 160 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | 126 FPS | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | 75 FPS | -- |
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.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | 109 | +46% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 100.8 | +35% |
| Radeon RX 9070 | 94 | +26% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 86.1 | +15% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 81.5 | +9% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 74.6 | |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 67.4 | -10% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) | 62.7 | -16% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 58 | -22% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 44.9 | -40% |
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.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Arc A770 | 9.51 | -53% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | 9.68 | -52% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 10.33 | -49% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 10.44 | -48% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 11.89 | -41% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 20.09 | |
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce RTX 3090 has 253% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 3090 is ranked 23rd with a score of 61,569, and the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q is ranked 147th with a score of 17,439.
The GeForce RTX 3090 has 63% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
GeForce RTX 3090's 41.07 performance per dollar ranks it 82nd 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.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 7900 GRE | 67,134 | +9% |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 65,610.5 | +7% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 61,569 | |
| GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | 60,980 | -1% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 59,986 | -3% |
| Radeon RX 6500M | 17,889 | -71% |
| Quadro RTX 3000 Max-Q | 17,523 | -72% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q | 17,439 | -72% |
| GeForce GTX 980 Mobile | 17,200.5 | -72% |
| GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB) | 16,979.5 | -72% |
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.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 6950 XT | 67.31 | +64% |
| Radeon RX 6900 XT | 59.18 | +44% |
| GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | 53.89 | +31% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | 50.86 | +24% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | 47.21 | +15% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 41.07 | |
| GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | 34.76 | -15% |
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
| Benchmark | GeForce RTX 3090 | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 19,231.5 (+278.24%) | 5,084.5 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 18,725.5 (+269.19%) | 5,072 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 231,656 (+267.21%) | 63,086 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 47,738.5 (+257.46%) | 13,355 |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 168,080 | -- |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 47,939.5 (+201.26%) | 15,913 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 368 (+279.77%) | 96.9 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 26,648 (+210.76%) | 8,575 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 1,046 (+193%) | 357 |
Technical Specs
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.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3090 | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GA102 | TU116 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Turing |
| Process Size | 8 nm | 12 nm |
| Transistors | 28,300 million | 6,600 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.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3090 | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 24 GB | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 936.2 Gb/s | 288 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,219 MHz | 1,500 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 384 bit | 192 bit |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 1,536 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.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3090 | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 3 slots | -- |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 350 W | 60 W |
| Suggested PSU | 750 W | -- |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | -- |
| Outputs | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a | Device 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.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3090 | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 10,496 | 1,536 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 82 | 24 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 328 | 96 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 112 | 48 |
| Tensor Cores | 328 | -- |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 82 | -- |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,395 MHz | 1,140 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,695 MHz | 1,335 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.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3090 | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 189.8 GPixel/s | 64.08 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 556 GTexel/s | 128.2 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 35.58 TFLOPS | 4.1 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 556 GFLOPS | 128.2 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.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3090 | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 (12_1) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.8 | 6.8 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.