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

2019

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 53.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($219 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌50% higher power demand at 120W vs 80W.

GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design

2019

Why buy it

✅18.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Draws 80W instead of 120W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 53.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $219 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1660

2019

GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design

2019

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 53.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($219 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Why buy it

✅18.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Draws 80W instead of 120W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌50% higher power demand at 120W vs 80W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 53.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $219 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design better than GeForce GTX 1660?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 18.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 1.6% higher PassMark G3D performance, DLSS 2 Super Resolution, and 8 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM.

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

GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 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 extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

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

GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $219 MSRP, and you are getting 18.0% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (11,461 vs 11,639). GeForce GTX 1660 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 2070 with Max-Q Design is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce GTX 1660 still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

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

Yes. GeForce GTX 1660 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $219 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design 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 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660	GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design
1080p
low	101 FPS	110 FPS
medium	89 FPS	93 FPS
high	78 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	52 FPS
1440p
low	91 FPS	94 FPS
medium	78 FPS	79 FPS
high	67 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	38 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	38 FPS
medium	44 FPS	34 FPS
high	33 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	18 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660	GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design
1080p
low	197 FPS	252 FPS
medium	168 FPS	213 FPS
high	138 FPS	173 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	148 FPS
1440p
low	130 FPS	196 FPS
medium	105 FPS	162 FPS
high	86 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	104 FPS
4K
low	60 FPS	114 FPS
medium	50 FPS	98 FPS
high	48 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	56 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660	GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design
1080p
low	524 FPS	516 FPS
medium	419 FPS	413 FPS
high	346 FPS	344 FPS
ultra	262 FPS	258 FPS
1440p
low	393 FPS	387 FPS
medium	314 FPS	309 FPS
high	262 FPS	258 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	193 FPS
4K
low	262 FPS	258 FPS
medium	210 FPS	206 FPS
high	164 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	129 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660	GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design
1080p
low	364 FPS	239 FPS
medium	301 FPS	206 FPS
high	251 FPS	166 FPS
ultra	216 FPS	139 FPS
1440p
low	296 FPS	186 FPS
medium	243 FPS	164 FPS
high	192 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	105 FPS
4K
low	150 FPS	108 FPS
medium	113 FPS	90 FPS
high	102 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	55 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1660 and GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1660

The GeForce GTX 1660 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 14 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1530 MHz to 1785 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,639 points. Launch price was $219.

GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design

The GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 29 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 885 MHz to 1185 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,461 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1660 scores 11,639 and the GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design reaches 11,461 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1660 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 1,408 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 2,304 (GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 5.027 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 5.46 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 1785 MHz vs 1185 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design
G3D Mark Score	11,639+2%	11,461
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1408	2304+64%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.027 TFLOPS	5.46 TFLOPS+9%
Boost Clock	1785 MHz+51%	1185 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	88	144+64%
L1 Cache	1.4 MB	2.3 MB+64%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	4 MB+167%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1660 is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design
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 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 384 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design) — a 100% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design) — the GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	384 GB/s+100%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	4 MB+167%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design
DirectX	12.1	12.2
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1660 draws 120W versus the GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design's 80W — a 40% difference. The GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design
TDP	120W	80W-33%
Recommended PSU	450W-10%	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	97.0	143.3+48%