GeForce GTX 1660
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
11,639
MSRP
$219
AVG Price
$180
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.
Overview
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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1660
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for GeForce GTX 1660 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
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Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of GeForce GTX 1660 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1660 scores 11,639 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Mid-Range tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Turing (2018−2022) architecture (codename: TU116), manufactured on a 12 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1408 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 88 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 48 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 5.027 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1785 MHz from a base of 1530 MHz.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 11,639 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Turing (2018−2022) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | TU116 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 12 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 1408 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 88 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 48 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 1785 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1530 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 5.027 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 157.1 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Transistor Count | 6,600 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #231 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1660 is equipped with 6 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 192-bit memory bus, delivering 192 GB/s of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 6 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR5 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 192-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 8 Gbps |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | 192 GB/s |
| L1 Cache | 1.4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1536 kB |
Advanced Features & APIs
Graphics API support: DirectX 12.1, Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Reflex | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Super Resolution | ❌ Not Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12.1 |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.3 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.6 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | CUDA 11.0 |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | None |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 3x DP, 1x HDMI — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC, decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 |
|---|---|
| DP PortsNumber of DP display connectors | 3x |
| HDMI PortsNumber of HDMI display connectors | 1x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 4 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1660 draws 120 Watt under load (TDP) — a 450W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 8-pin. Physical size: 229mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots, weighing 597g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 35°C at idle, 75°C under load.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 120 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 450W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | 8-pin |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 229mm |
| Card Height | 111mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 2-slot |
| Weight | 597g |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 35°C |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 75°C |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $180 (MSRP: $219), the GeForce GTX 1660 delivers 65 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #231 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $219 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $180 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #231 |
| Release Date | March 14 2019 |
| Release Year | 2019 |
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