G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $220 less on MSRP ($279 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Draws 120W instead of 220W, a 100W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 242mm, a 13mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (12,747 vs 22,172).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Why buy it

✅+73.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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78.9% HIGHER MSRP
$499 MSRPvs$279 MSRP
❌83.3% higher power demand at 220W vs 120W.

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

2019

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $220 less on MSRP ($279 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Draws 120W instead of 220W, a 100W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 242mm, a 13mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅+73.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (12,747 vs 22,172).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

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78.9% HIGHER MSRP
$499 MSRPvs$279 MSRP
❌83.3% higher power demand at 220W vs 120W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than GeForce GTX 1660 Ti?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 73.9% higher PassMark G3D performance, DLSS 2 Super Resolution, and 8 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2020 instead of 2019, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3070 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2019, 73.9% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 6 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 3070 is about 78.9% more expensive on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $279 MSRP, and you are getting 73.9% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1660 Ti still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 3070 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is GeForce GTX 1660 Ti still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $279 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 3070 earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3070 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	GeForce RTX 3070
1080p
low	98 FPS	158 FPS
medium	88 FPS	140 FPS
high	76 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	104 FPS
1440p
low	90 FPS	134 FPS
medium	77 FPS	109 FPS
high	66 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	54 FPS	86 FPS
4K
low	45 FPS	80 FPS
medium	41 FPS	67 FPS
high	30 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	45 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	GeForce RTX 3070
1080p
low	269 FPS	470 FPS
medium	227 FPS	405 FPS
high	170 FPS	327 FPS
ultra	136 FPS	277 FPS
1440p
low	183 FPS	294 FPS
medium	156 FPS	246 FPS
high	124 FPS	213 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	179 FPS
4K
low	106 FPS	141 FPS
medium	89 FPS	120 FPS
high	72 FPS	105 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	83 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	GeForce RTX 3070
1080p
low	574 FPS	885 FPS
medium	459 FPS	712 FPS
high	382 FPS	619 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	499 FPS
1440p
low	430 FPS	692 FPS
medium	344 FPS	557 FPS
high	287 FPS	473 FPS
ultra	215 FPS	374 FPS
4K
low	287 FPS	479 FPS
medium	229 FPS	388 FPS
high	191 FPS	330 FPS
ultra	143 FPS	249 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	GeForce RTX 3070
1080p
low	401 FPS	600 FPS
medium	326 FPS	527 FPS
high	263 FPS	433 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	385 FPS
1440p
low	330 FPS	489 FPS
medium	268 FPS	433 FPS
high	206 FPS	339 FPS
ultra	164 FPS	297 FPS
4K
low	158 FPS	292 FPS
medium	119 FPS	270 FPS
high	107 FPS	238 FPS
ultra	85 FPS	200 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1660 Ti and GeForce RTX 3070

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 22 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,747 points. Launch price was $279.

GeForce RTX 3070

The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti scores 12,747 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 73.9%. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3070 uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Raw compute: 5.437 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 1725 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	GeForce RTX 3070
G3D Mark Score	12,747	22,172+74%
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	1536	5888+283%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.437 TFLOPS	20.31 TFLOPS+274%
Boost Clock	1770 MHz+3%	1725 MHz
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	96	184+92%
L1 Cache	1.5 MB	5.8 MB+287%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	4 MB+167%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3070 supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	GeForce RTX 3070
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3070 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) — a 55.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	GeForce RTX 3070
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s	448 GB/s+56%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	4 MB+167%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	GeForce RTX 3070
DirectX	12	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	GeForce RTX 3070
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	NVENC 7th gen
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti draws 120W versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W — a 58.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	GeForce RTX 3070
TDP	120W-45%	220W
Recommended PSU	450W-31%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	229mm	242mm
Height	111mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	106.2+5%	100.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti launched at $279 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti costs 44.1% less ($220 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 45.7 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti offers 2.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).