NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660

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Performance
21,063.520% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 1660 has 20% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

Performance per dollar
96.1860% of 161.45

The GeForce GTX 1660 has 60% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.

Specs at a glance
Memory6 GB GDDR5
Slots2 slots
TDP120 W
Release DateQ1 2019
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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q1 2019 with a MSRP of $219. It is built on the Turing GPU microarchitecture (codename TU116) and is manufactured on a 12 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 1660 has 6 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 2,001 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 192.1 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 includes 1,408 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,530 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,785 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 88 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GTX 1660 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 has the 109th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 20.14% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 21,063.5 score and $219 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 96.18. This is the 18th 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.

InfoValue
ManufacturerNVIDIA
ArchitectureTuring
Market SegmentDesktop
Release DateQ1 2019
Launch Price (MSRP)$219
Production StatusActive
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved by the GeForce GTX 1660 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.

FPS data for Black Myth: Wukong
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Frames Per SecondHigher is better
Cost Per FrameLower is better
Low - 1080p42 FPS$5.21 CPF
Medium - 1080p30 FPS$7.3 CPF
High - 1080p22 FPS$9.95 CPF
Ultra - 1080p11 FPS$19.91 CPF
QHD - 1440p----
4K UHD - 2160p----
FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

GeForce GTX 1660's average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

Compare Cost Per Frame

GeForce GTX 1660's 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.

GPUCost Per Frame
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER17.62-12%
GeForce GTX 166019.91
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER21+5%
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER31.8+60%

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
21,063.520% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 1660 has 20% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

The GeForce GTX 1660 is ranked 109th with a score of 21,063.5.

Performance per dollar
96.1860% of 161.45

The GeForce GTX 1660 has 60% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.

The GeForce GTX 1660 is ranked 18th with a performance per dollar of 96.18.

Compare Performance

GeForce GTX 1660's average score in the benchmark can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, more powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

GPUBenchmark Performance
Radeon RX 59023,362.5+11%
GeForce GTX 980 Ti23,057+9%
Radeon RX 6500 XT22,954+9%
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti22,891.5+9%
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER21,980.5+4%
GeForce GTX 166021,063.5
Radeon RX 5500 XT19,499-7%
Radeon RX 57018,967-10%
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER18,224.5-13%
Radeon R9 390X17,944-15%

Compare Value For Money

GeForce GTX 1660's average performance per dollar in the benchmark can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score generally implies better value for your money.

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the GeForce GTX 1660's average performance scores across industry-standard GPU benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkValue
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
5,439
3DMark Time Spy Score
6,042
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
81,755
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
14,164
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
64,188
3DMark 11 Performance Score
21,550
PassMark G3D Mark
11,679
PassMark G2D Mark
784
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Processor Details

General information about the graphics processing unit like its architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecValue
CodenameTU116
ArchitectureTuring
Process Size12 nm
Transistors6,600 million

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like its slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecValue
Slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)120 W
Suggested PSU300 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin
OutputsDVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a

Memory Details

Memory specifications like its 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.

SpecValue
Memory Size6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Bandwidth192.1 Gb/s
Memory Clock2,001 MHz
Memory Interface192 bit
L1 Cache64 KB
L2 Cache1,536 KB

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.

SpecValue
CUDA Cores1,408
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)22
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)88
Render Output Units (ROP)48
Core Clock Speed1,530 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,785 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.

SpecValue
Pixel Fill Rate85.68 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate157.1 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance5.03 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance157.1 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by this graphics card. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecValue
DirectX12 (12_1)
OpenCL3.0
OpenGL4.6
Shader Model6.8

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