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 SUPER

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $370 less on MSRP ($229 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 23.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 55.4 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 125W instead of 200W, a 75W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 304mm, a 75mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (12,692 vs 26,919).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Why buy it

✅+112.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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161.6% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$229 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 44.9 vs 55.4 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
❌60% higher power demand at 200W vs 125W.
❌32.8% longer card at 304mm vs 229mm.

GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER

2019

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $370 less on MSRP ($229 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 23.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 55.4 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 125W instead of 200W, a 75W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 304mm, a 75mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅+112.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (12,692 vs 26,919).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

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161.6% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$229 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 44.9 vs 55.4 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
❌60% higher power demand at 200W vs 125W.
❌32.8% longer card at 304mm vs 229mm.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 12,692 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is a 2019 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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

GeForce RTX 4070 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2019, 112.1% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 6 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) 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 4070 is about 161.6% more expensive on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $229 MSRP, and you are getting 112.1% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER 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 4070 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

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

Yes. GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER 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 $229 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 4070 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 SUPER Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4070 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low	126 FPS	183 FPS
medium	113 FPS	167 FPS
high	97 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	131 FPS
1440p
low	116 FPS	150 FPS
medium	99 FPS	124 FPS
high	83 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	101 FPS
4K
low	51 FPS	92 FPS
medium	47 FPS	78 FPS
high	35 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	58 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low	272 FPS	544 FPS
medium	232 FPS	454 FPS
high	176 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	299 FPS
1440p
low	184 FPS	351 FPS
medium	154 FPS	288 FPS
high	123 FPS	235 FPS
ultra	97 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	105 FPS	172 FPS
medium	86 FPS	144 FPS
high	70 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	53 FPS	101 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low	571 FPS	884 FPS
medium	457 FPS	713 FPS
high	381 FPS	643 FPS
ultra	286 FPS	569 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	684 FPS
medium	343 FPS	549 FPS
high	286 FPS	483 FPS
ultra	214 FPS	424 FPS
4K
low	286 FPS	467 FPS
medium	228 FPS	373 FPS
high	190 FPS	326 FPS
ultra	143 FPS	277 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low	443 FPS	751 FPS
medium	361 FPS	612 FPS
high	287 FPS	536 FPS
ultra	241 FPS	497 FPS
1440p
low	353 FPS	615 FPS
medium	290 FPS	500 FPS
high	219 FPS	433 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	395 FPS
4K
low	169 FPS	384 FPS
medium	130 FPS	324 FPS
high	116 FPS	301 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	272 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER and GeForce RTX 4070

GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER

The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 29 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 125W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,692 points. Launch price was $229.

GeForce RTX 4070

The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER scores 12,692 versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 26,919 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 112.1%. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070). Raw compute: 5.027 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070). Boost clocks: 1785 MHz vs 2475 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4070
G3D Mark Score	12,692	26,919+112%
Architecture	Turing	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	1408	5888+318%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.027 TFLOPS	29.15 TFLOPS+480%
Boost Clock	1785 MHz	2475 MHz+39%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	88	184+109%
L1 Cache	1.4 MB	5.8 MB+314%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	36 MB+2300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4070
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4070
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	12 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	504 GB/s+50%
Bus Width	192-bit	192-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	36 MB+2300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4070
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4070
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	8th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER draws 125W versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 200W — a 46.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 304mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4070
TDP	125W-38%	200W
Recommended PSU	450W-31%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	229mm	304mm
Height	111mm	137mm
Slots	2-33%	3
Temp (Load)	75-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	101.5	134.6+33%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER launched at $229 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER costs 61.8% less ($370 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 55.4 (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER offers 23.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).