GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) vs GeForce RTX 4070

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)

2019Core: 1455 MHzBoost: 1590 MHz

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RTX 4070
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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

2023Core: 1920 MHzBoost: 2475 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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 (móvel)

2019

Why buy it

  • Draws 80W instead of 200W, a 120W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Why buy it

  • 79.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
  • More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 150% higher power demand at 200W vs 80W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)?
Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4070 averages 79.9% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 10,128 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) 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, 165.8% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 8 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 the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4070 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $599 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 79.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 165.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4070 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)GeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low124 FPS183 FPS
medium110 FPS167 FPS
high96 FPS151 FPS
ultra79 FPS131 FPS
1440p
low111 FPS150 FPS
medium93 FPS124 FPS
high78 FPS110 FPS
ultra66 FPS101 FPS
4K
low60 FPS92 FPS
medium54 FPS78 FPS
high36 FPS65 FPS
ultra31 FPS58 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)GeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low262 FPS544 FPS
medium225 FPS454 FPS
high168 FPS353 FPS
ultra133 FPS299 FPS
1440p
low181 FPS351 FPS
medium154 FPS288 FPS
high122 FPS235 FPS
ultra99 FPS197 FPS
4K
low105 FPS172 FPS
medium88 FPS144 FPS
high71 FPS125 FPS
ultra55 FPS101 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)GeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low456 FPS884 FPS
medium365 FPS713 FPS
high304 FPS643 FPS
ultra228 FPS569 FPS
1440p
low342 FPS684 FPS
medium273 FPS549 FPS
high228 FPS483 FPS
ultra171 FPS424 FPS
4K
low228 FPS467 FPS
medium182 FPS373 FPS
high144 FPS326 FPS
ultra100 FPS277 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)GeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low399 FPS751 FPS
medium334 FPS612 FPS
high267 FPS536 FPS
ultra227 FPS497 FPS
1440p
low328 FPS615 FPS
medium271 FPS500 FPS
high206 FPS433 FPS
ultra165 FPS395 FPS
4K
low157 FPS384 FPS
medium121 FPS324 FPS
high107 FPS301 FPS
ultra85 FPS272 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) and GeForce RTX 4070

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1455 MHz to 1590 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,128 points. Launch price was $229.

NVIDIA

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.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) scores 10,128 versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 26,919 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 165.8%. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070). Raw compute: 4.884 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)) vs 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070). Boost clocks: 1590 MHz vs 2475 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)GeForce RTX 4070
G3D Mark Score
10,128
26,919+166%
Architecture
Turing
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
12 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
1536
5888+283%
Compute (TFLOPS)
4.884 TFLOPS
29.15 TFLOPS+497%
Boost Clock
1590 MHz
2475 MHz+56%
ROPs
48
64+33%
TMUs
96
184+92%
L1 Cache
1.5 MB
5.8 MB+287%
L2 Cache
1.5 MB
36 MB+2300%

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 Ti (móvel) 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 Ti (móvel) is capped at Upscaling support.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)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 Ti (móvel) comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)) vs 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)) vs 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)GeForce RTX 4070
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
12 GB+50%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth
288 GB/s
504 GB/s+75%
Bus Width
192-bit
192-bit
L2 Cache
1.5 MB
36 MB+2300%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)GeForce RTX 4070
DirectX
12.1
12.2
Vulkan
1.1
1.3+18%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)) vs 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)GeForce RTX 4070
Encoder
NVENC 6.0
8th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP8
5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) draws 80W versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 200W — a 85.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 304mm, occupying 0 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)GeForce RTX 4070
TDP
80W-60%
200W
Recommended PSU
500W-23%
650W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
8-pin
Length
0mm
304mm
Height
0mm
137mm
Slots
0-100%
3
Temp (Load)
85°C
80°C-6%
Perf/Watt
126.6
134.6+6%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)GeForce RTX 4070
MSRP
$599
Codename
TU116
AD104
Release
April 23 2019
April 12 2023
Ranking
#250
#32