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 Ti with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1140 MHz to 1335 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,589 points. Launch price was $229.

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design scores 8,589 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 1536 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 96 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 48 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 4.101 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1335 MHz from a base of 1140 MHz.

Specification	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	8,589
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	1536
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	96
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	48
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	1335 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	1140 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	4.101 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	128.2 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count	6,600 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#299

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design is equipped with 6 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 192-bit memory bus, delivering 288 GB/s of bandwidth. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 14 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	6 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR6
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	192-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	14 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	288 GB/s
L1 Cache	1.5 MB
L2 Cache	1536 kB

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Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 12 (12_1), Vulkan 1.4, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
NVIDIA Reflex	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution	❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	12 (12_1)
VulkanCross-platform graphics API	1.4
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	CUDA

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC, decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1.

Specification	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
HDMI PortsNumber of HDMI display connectors	1x
DisplayPort PortsNumber of DisplayPort display connectors	1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	7th Gen NVENC
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	4th Gen NVDEC
CodecsSupported video compression formats	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design draws 60 Watt under load (TDP) — a 500W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: , occupying 0 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 40°C at idle, 85°C under load.

Specification	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
TDPPower consumption under load	60 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	500W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	PCIe-powered
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	0-slot
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	40°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	85°C