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ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£340VRAM:6 GBMemory bus width:192 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):120 W

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming Review: Compare 117 technical specifications and 26 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming
7.0/10

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

40%

5.1

Technical score

25%

8.3

Reviews score

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

9.6

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 67% of graphics cards
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 54% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

â–²Better than 54%
5.1

Technical score

Technical score
5.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components

44%

3.3

Performance

24%

3.8

Memory

12%

10

Power

11%

8.1

Features

5%

6.5

Design

4%

8.7

Connectivity

â–¼Worse than 82%
8.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 77% of models

80%

8.1

Average grade

20%

9.2

Popularity

Grades by review (26)
16 reviews: 9 with a printed score, 7 estimated from the review. 10 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 77%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming

Based on 16 · 11

Reviewers love its cool, quiet running and overclocking headroom, but find it bulky, pricey and split on gaming performance.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming

Based on 200 owners sharing their experience in online comments

84%positive8%mixed8%negative

Owners praise its lasting gaming performance, while demanding newer games and missing RTX features are the main compromises.

What owners dislike

  • Owners say it struggles in the most demanding new AAA games, often needing lower settings to hold 60 fps, especially at 1440p.16
  • Owners say the card lacks DLSS and ray tracing, so they feel it falls behind RTX cards in newer games.4
  • Owners say it is generally a bit slower than the RTX 2060, though some find the performance gap small.4
  • Owners report crashes such as device hung errors or random crashes to desktop when overclocked, so they have to lower the clocks.3
  • Owners say laptop versions often run around 85–86°C in games and throttle, and they feel the heat is hard to control.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of graphics card ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming

Technical score
Technical score
5.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components:

44%

3.3

Performance

24%

3.8

Memory

12%

10

Power

11%

8.1

Features

5%

6.5

Design

4%

8.7

Connectivity

5.1
Reviews score
8.3
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 54% of models
Score components:

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

7.5
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
6,025 points
Market range: <4.1k points – >30.1k points
This graphics card scores 6,025 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 82.9% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
1,555 points
Market range: <0 points – >22.4k points
This graphics card scores 1,555 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 80.3% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
12,736 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 12,736 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 79.2% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
3,816 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 3,816 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 87.1% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
5.44 TFLOPS
Market range: <3.94 TFLOPS – >56.3 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 5.44 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is lower than that of 85.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
VRAM
6 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This graphics card has 6 GB of VRAM, which is less than 82.5% of graphics cards and equal to 5.1% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR6
This graphics card uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 16.4% of graphics cards and equal to 40.3% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
192 bit
Market range: <128 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 192 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 31.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 18.7% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
288 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 288 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 69.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 6.5% of graphics cards.
Effective memory speed
12,000 MHz
Market range: <7k MHz – >28k MHz
This graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 12,000 MHz, which is slower than that of 80.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.5% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
PCI Express (PCIe) version
3
This graphics card supports PCIe 3, which is older than on 77.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 24.1% of graphics cards and equal to 75.9% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12.1
This graphics card supports DirectX 12.1, which is older than on 77.2% of graphics cards and equal to 4.5% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.8% of graphics cards and equal to 79.2% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 2% of graphics cards and equal to 98% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
Max displays supported
4
Market range: <4 – >4
This graphics card supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 9% of graphics cards and equal to 88.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 90.9% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21.7% of graphics cards and equal to 76% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.4a
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 19.3% of graphics cards and equal to 46.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
8.1 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 8.1 Gbps, which is slower than on 65.3% of graphics cards and equal to 22.5% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
120 W
Market range: <86 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 120 W, which is lower than that of 82.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.3% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
131 W
Market range: <106 W – >365 W
This graphics card draws 131 W under peak load, which is lower than 81% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
450 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 450 W PSU, which is lower than that of 84% of graphics cards and equal to that of 6.1% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
135 W
Market range: <107 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 135 W, which is lower than that of 81.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
120 W
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What reviewers say
Size
301x 132x 50 mm
Length
301 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >337 mm
This graphics card is 301 mm long, which is longer than 60.5% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.5% of graphics cards.
Height
132 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 132 mm tall, which is taller than 65.1% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.2% of graphics cards.
Slot width
3 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 3 slot/s, which is wider than 70.7% of graphics cards and equal in width to 16.8% of graphics cards.
Weight
1,195 g
Market range: <541 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 1,195 g, which is heavier than 59.8% of Graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of Graphics cards.
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What reviewers say

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryFeaturesConnectivityPowerDesign
  • 44.2% lower TDP
    This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (120 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    120 W vs 215 W
  • 30.8% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (450 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    450 W vs 650 W
  • 15.3% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 77% of models

    80%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    9.2

    Popularity

    Grades by review (26)
    16 reviews: 9 with a printed score, 7 estimated from the review. 10 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.3 vs 7.2
  • 23.1% higher sentiment score
    9.6 vs 7.8
  • 38.6% lower board power limit
    This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (135 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    135 W vs 220 W
  • 7 °C higher thermal ceiling
    This graphics card has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (88 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    88 °C vs 95 °C
  • 9 °C lower load temperature
    This graphics card has a lower load temperature than the average graphics card (58 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
    58 °C vs 67 °C
  • 15.3% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 77% of models

    80%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    9.2

    Popularity

    Grades by review (26)
    16 reviews: 9 with a printed score, 7 estimated from the review. 10 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.3 vs 7.2
  • 23.1% higher sentiment score
    9.6 vs 7.8
  • 44.2% lower TDP
    This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (120 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    120 W vs 215 W
  • 30.8% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (450 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    450 W vs 650 W
  • 38.6% lower board power limit
    This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (135 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    135 W vs 220 W
  • 7 °C higher thermal ceiling
    This graphics card has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (88 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    88 °C vs 95 °C
  • 9 °C lower load temperature
    This graphics card has a lower load temperature than the average graphics card (58 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
    58 °C vs 67 °C
  • 6 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (6 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    6 GB vs 12 GB
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    0 vs 40
  • 29.3% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,770 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,770 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (no vs multi frame generation).
  • 16 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (24 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    24 vs 40
  • 2.4x larger process node
    This graphics card uses a larger manufacturing process than the average graphics card (12 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process of 5 nm.
    12 nm vs 5 nm
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 88 fewer TMUs
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (96 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    96 vs 184
  • 29.3% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,770 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,770 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    0 vs 40
  • 16 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (24 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    24 vs 40
  • 88 fewer TMUs
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (96 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    96 vs 184
  • 144 fewer AI cores
    This graphics card has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    0 vs 144
  • 54.3% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (172.8 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    172.8 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 47.3% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (85 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    84.96 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 21.9% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,500 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,500 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 75.9% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (5.4 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    5.44 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 16 fewer ROPs
    This graphics card has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (48 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    48 vs 64
  • 4 years older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2019 vs 2023).
    February 2019
    2019 vs 2023
  • 43.7% lower PassMark score
    This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (12,736 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
    12,736 points vs 22,638 points
  • 59.2% lower gaming score
    This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (6,025 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
    6,025 points vs 14,779 points
  • 83% lower ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (1,555 points vs 9,148 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,148 points.
    1,555 points vs 9,148 points
  • 68.4% lower compute score
    This graphics card has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (3,816 points vs 12,70.5 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12,070.5 points.
    3,816 points vs 12,070.5 points
  • 64.6% lower FP64 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0.2 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
    0.17 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS
  • 63.1% lower FP16 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (10.9 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
    10.9 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS
  • 2,816 fewer FP32 units
    This graphics card has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (1,536 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
    1,536 vs 4,352
  • 6 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (6 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    6 GB vs 12 GB
  • 36.8% slower memory speed
    This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (12,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    12,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 35.7% lower memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (288 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    288 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 95.8% smaller L2 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (1 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    1 MB vs 24 MB
  • 14.3% slower VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,500 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    1,500 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 50% smaller L1 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (64 KB vs 128 KB). The average graphics card has 128 KB L1 cache.
    64 KB vs 128 KB
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (no vs multi frame generation).
  • 2.4x larger process node
    This graphics card uses a larger manufacturing process than the average graphics card (12 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process of 5 nm.
    12 nm vs 5 nm
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Older PCIe version
    This graphics card supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4).
    3 vs 4
  • No AI upscalers
    This graphics card does not support AI upscalers, the average graphics card does.
  • No Resizable BAR
    This graphics card does not support Resizable BAR, while the average graphics card does. 76.4% of Graphics cards support it.
  • Lower VRS tier
    This graphics card supports a lower VRS tier than the average graphics card (Tier 1 vs Tier 2).
    Tier 1 vs Tier 2
  • Older DirectX version
    This graphics card supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12.1 vs 12 Ultimate).
    12.1 vs 12 Ultimate
  • 71.2% fewer transistors
    This graphics card has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (6,600 million vs 22,900 million). The average graphics card has 22,900 million transistors.
    6,600 million vs 22,900 million
  • Older FSR version
    This graphics card supports an older FSR version than the average graphics card (3 vs 3.1).
    3 vs 3.1
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    This graphics card supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1a).
    2.0b vs 2.1a
  • No AV1 decoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • More basic codec support
    This graphics card encodes more basic formats than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264/H.265 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
  • Older HDCP version
    This graphics card supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
    2.2 vs 2.3
  • Older NVDEC generation
    This graphics card has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (4 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
    4 vs 6
  • 62.5% lower DisplayPort bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (8.1 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 21.6 Gbps.
    8.1 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps
  • 0.5 slot/s wider design
    This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 7 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (132 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    132 mm vs 125 mm
  • 18.8 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (301 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    301 mm vs 282.2 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
Alex PC Tech
≈ estimated
27/03/2021
Long-term review · two years of personal use
Verdict
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming is still recommended in 2021 for 1080p gamers who don't need ray tracing, if the price is reasonable.
9.5
Real Hardware Reviews
≈ estimated
21/05/2019
Hands-on review · overclocking and gaming benchmarks
Verdict
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming is a great overclocking card and strongly recommended, especially once priced close to the stock model.
8.0
LapFix
≈ estimated
17/04/2019
Benchmark test · Resident Evil 2 frame rate check
Verdict
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming performs well in Resident Evil 2 with tuned settings and is a solid card for 1080p.
5.0
Hardware Unboxed
≈ estimated
18/03/2019
Hands-on review · benchmarks, overclocking and power draw
Verdict
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming is fast, cool and quiet, but its likely price is too high to recommend right now.
8.0
Vortez
≈ estimated
22/02/2019
Launch review · benchmarks and temperature check
Verdict
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming is a good upgrade for GTX 980 owners, but GTX 1070 owners will see little gain.
7.0
The FPS Review
≈ estimated
17/02/2020
Quick look · unboxing, key details and overclock notes
Verdict
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming is only worth buying for overclocking or at a discount, since it is pricey and near the end of its life.
7.0
LapFix
≈ estimated
17/04/2019
Unboxing and short review · size and feature comparison
Verdict
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming is a strong choice for 1080p gaming, but a faster card is advised for 1440p.
8.0
OC3D TV
≈ estimated
22/02/2019
Comparison with a cheaper model · performance and price tests
Verdict
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming leads on performance, and the price gap feels smaller, though it is not a bargain.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.9
ign.com
✓ explicit
22/02/2019
Benchmark test · Overclocking
Verdict
The ROG Strix GTX 1660 Ti OC runs nearly silent and overclocks well, performing close to the RTX 2060 at 1080p and 1440p, but its software is clunky.
9.0
pcworld.com
✓ explicit
22/02/2019
Benchmark review · Custom cooling
Verdict
The ROG Strix GTX 1660 Ti is a strong 1080p card that handles 1440p well, but it lacks ray tracing and is very large.
9.0
realhardwarereviews.com
✓ explicit
21/05/2019
Overclocking test · Factory-overclocked card
Verdict
The ROG Strix GTX 1660 Ti is built for overclocking and stays nearly silent in quiet mode, but its big cooler makes it too large for small cases.
8.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
22/02/2019
Hands-on review · Factory overclock
Verdict
The Asus ROG Strix GTX 1660 Ti OC runs cool and overclocks well, but at stock speeds it cannot match the RTX 2060, so it suits overclockers.
8.0
vortez.net
≈ estimated
22/02/2019
Hands-on review · Overclocking headroom
Verdict
The ROG Strix GTX 1660 Ti is a big, good-looking card with a quiet mode and plenty of overclocking headroom, suited to large cases rather than small builds.
9.0
realhardwarereviews.com
✓ explicit
21/05/2019
Overclocking test · Build quality
Verdict
The ROG Strix GTX 1660 Ti O6G is built for overclocking, with three fans and a metal frame, but its size limits which cases it fits.
8.8
gamestar.de
✓ explicit
28/02/2019
Benchmark test · Cooling and noise
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1660 Ti OC is almost silent with an oversized cooler, runs nearly as fast as a GTX 1070, and lacks ray tracing and DLSS.
8.0
computerbase.de
≈ estimated
22/02/2019
Power test · Overclocking
Verdict
The Asus GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Strix OC is very power-efficient, drawing about 126 watts in games, with only 7 to 9 percent extra speed from overclocking.
8.0
gamertech.fr
✓ explicit
16/04/2019
Benchmark test · Full HD gaming
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1660 Ti is best for Full HD gaming, with about 60 fps in most games, but it lacks ray tracing and DLSS.
9.0
geeknetic.es
✓ explicit
22/02/2019
Lab test · Silent cooling
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1660 Ti is an efficient, quiet 1080p card close to a GTX 1070, but it is large and not suited to 4K.
8.6
profesionalreview.com
✓ explicit
22/02/2019
Lab review · Cooling and overclocking
Verdict
The Asus GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Strix runs cool and handles 1080p and 1440p well, but lacks ray tracing and DLSS, so it suits buyers who do not need RTX.
8.0
elchapuzasinformatico.com
≈ estimated
20/03/2019
Lab review · Cooling and noise
Verdict
The Asus ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti lands between a GTX 1060 and GTX 1070, runs almost silently and suits buyers who want a factory overclock.
8.0
multiplayer.it
≈ estimated
22/02/2019
Benchmark test · Overclock results
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1660 Ti is a quiet, cool card that beats the GTX 1060 and nearly matches the GTX 1070, though it has only 6GB of memory.
9.0
hwupgrade.it
≈ estimated
18/03/2019
Hands-on test · Cooling and size
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1660 Ti is a quiet card close to a GTX 1070 in Full HD, but it is large and sits below the RTX 2060.
9.0
tech.everyeye.it
≈ estimated
07/03/2019
Hands-on test · Overclocking
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1660 Ti OC overclocks well and runs cool and quiet, but its 30 cm length is its main drawback.
7.0
tomshw.it
≈ estimated
25/02/2019
Lab test · Thermals and noise
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1660 Ti OC runs quiet and cool, but at 30.2 cm and 1190 g it is big and heavy.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming

  • Excellent cooling performance with a triple-fan design that stays quiet under load
  • Premium build quality featuring a reinforced frame and metal backplate for structural rigidity
  • Significant overclocking headroom out of the box due to over-engineered power phases and thermal design
  • Includes dual BIOS modes (Performance and Quiet) to balance noise levels and thermals
  • Great 1080p and capable 1440p gaming performance, comparable to a GTX 1070
  • Aura Sync RGB lighting and additional fan headers for custom system synchronization

What customers don't like about ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming

  • High price premium often makes it nearly as expensive as the more powerful RTX 2060
  • Large physical footprint (approx. 30cm length) may lead to compatibility issues in smaller cases
  • Lacks dedicated Ray Tracing and DLSS features found in newer RTX-series cards
  • Minimal performance gain out of the box compared to much cheaper GTX 1660 Ti variants
  • Heatsink design can dump warm air directly into the chassis, requiring good case ventilation
  • Poor performance in 4K gaming, often resulting in stuttering

Verdict

The ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is a premium mid-range graphics card built on NVIDIA's 12nm Turing architecture, featuring 1536 CUDA cores and 6GB of high-speed GDDR6 memory. It distinguishes itself with a triple Axial-tech fan design, MaxContact heat spreader for superior cooling, and a factory boost clock reaching up to 1890 MHz in OC mode. Key advantages include exceptional 1080p and 1440p gaming performance, a dual-BIOS switch for toggling between quiet and performance profiles, and customizable Aura Sync RGB lighting. However, it lacks hardware-accelerated ray tracing and DLSS support found in RTX models, and its high launch price often placed it uncomfortably close to more powerful competitors like the RTX 2060.

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