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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£340
  • Avg. price in US: ~$330
  • VRAM: 6 GB
  • Memory bus width: 192 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 120 W

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

5.0

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

5.0

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
5.0

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

3.7

Performance

24.0%

3.4

Memory

12.0%

9.5

Power & Cooling

11.0%

6.7

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.1

Design

4.0%

7.9

Connectivity & Media

Good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 3.6
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.5

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.6
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    2.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.5

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.9
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    1.5

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.2

    VRAM

    10.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.0
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    1.5

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    2.2

    VRAM

    15.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.4
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    1.5

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    2.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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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.

Technical Specifications of ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

5.0
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming has a technical score of 4.98 points, which is lower than that of 78% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

5.0

Overall score

40.0%

8.7

Price

6.1
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.1 points, which is lower than 79.1% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

1,555 points
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming scores 1555 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 97.6% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

5.437 TFLOPS
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming delivers 5.437 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 87.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

6 GB
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming has 6 GB of VRAM, which is less than 82.7% of graphics cards and equal to 5.1% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 16.6% of graphics cards and equal to 39.1% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

192 bit
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming uses a 192 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 50.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 18.8% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

288 GB/s
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming reaches 288 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 69.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 7% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

3.0
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming supports PCIe 3.0, which is older than on 77.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x16
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

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Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.4
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 26.6% of graphics cards and equal to 73.4% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

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DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

2
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming offers 2 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 79.2% of graphics cards and equal to 10.2% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

1.4a
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 22.7% of graphics cards and equal to 44.2% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

8.1 Gbps
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming supports DisplayPort link rates up to 8.1 Gbps, which is slower than on 50.4% of graphics cards and equal to 40.5% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

120 W
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming has a TDP of 120 W, which is lower than that of 83.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.6% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

131 W
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming draws 131 W under peak load, which is lower than 79.7% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

450 W
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming recommends a 450 W PSU, which is lower than that of 85.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 5.8% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

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PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

301 x 132 x 50 mm
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming measures 301x132 x 50 mm, which is more compact than 90.5% of graphics cards.
Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

301 mm
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming is 301 mm long, which is longer than 59.5% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.5% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

132 mm
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming is 132 mm tall, which is taller than 61.2% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.4% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

2.5 slot/s
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming occupies 2.5 slot/s, which is wider than 53.2% of graphics cards and equal in width to 11.7% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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

  • 44.2% lower TDP
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (120 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming 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
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming 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.
    What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
    When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming 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
  • Includes dual BIOS
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Includes dual BIOS for redundancy or overclocking profiles
    When it matters: When you want a safer recovery path after tweaking fan curves or overclock settings, or you need separate quiet and performance profiles.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
  • 9 °C lower load temperature
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming 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.
    What it is: GPU temperature measured while the graphics card is under load.
    When it matters: When you care how hot the GPU runs during long gaming or render sessions.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming 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
  • 44.2% lower TDP
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (120 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 30.8% lower PSU requirement
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming 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.
  • Includes dual BIOS
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
  • 9 °C lower load temperature
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming 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.

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Power & Cooling
  • 29.2% lower boost clock speed
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,770 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 16 fewer compute units
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (24 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 88 fewer TMUs
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (96 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 54.9% lower texture rate
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (169.9 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 48.6% lower pixel rate
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (85 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 21.9% lower base clock speed
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,500 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 76.2% lower FP32 performance
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (5.4 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 16 fewer ROPs
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (48 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 84.4% lower ray tracing score
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (1,555 points vs 9,938.5 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,938.5 points.
  • 63.2% lower FP16 performance
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming 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.
  • 76.5% lower compute throughput
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (5.4 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 63.5% lower FP64 performance
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0.2 TFLOPS vs 0.4651 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.4651 TFLOPS.
  • 2,816 fewer FP32 units
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (1,536 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 6 GB less VRAM
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (6 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (192 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • 36.8% slower memory speed
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming 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.
  • 35.7% lower memory bandwidth
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming 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.
  • 95.3% smaller L2 cache
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (1.5 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 14.3% slower VRAM clock
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming 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.
  • 50% smaller L1 cache
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (64 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 2.4x larger process node
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming has a higher process node than the average graphics card (12 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • Older PCIe version
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • 4 older
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,019 vs 2,023).
  • No sampler feedback
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • 69.9% fewer transistors
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (6,600 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • No AV1 encoding
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
  • No AV1 decoding
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
  • Older HDCP version
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • 0.5 slot/s wider design
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming occupies more slots than the average graphics card (2.5 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
  • 5 mm higher card profile
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming is taller than the average graphics card (132 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • 15.63 mm longer card length
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming is longer than the average graphics card (301 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 29.2% lower boost clock speed
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,770 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,770 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1770 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 6 GB less VRAM
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (6 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming 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
  • 2.4x larger process node
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming has a higher process node than the average graphics card (12 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
    When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming has a higher process node than the average graphics card (12 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.12 nm vs 5 nm
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (192 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
    When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (192 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.192 bit vs 256 bit
  • 16 fewer compute units
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (24 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming 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
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (96 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (96 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.96 vs 184
  • 54.9% lower texture rate
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (169.9 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (169.9 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.169.9 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
  • 48.6% lower pixel rate
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (85 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
    What it is: Number of pixels the GPU can render per second
    When it matters: When you play at high resolutions or care about older raster-heavy games.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (85 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.84.96 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s
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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 dislike 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

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realhardwarereviews.com
21/05/2019
ASUS RoG STRIX GTX 1660Ti Review | Real Hardware Reviews

Overview The ASUS Republic of Gamers STRIX GTX 1660Ti Overclocked Edition (RoG STRIX 1660Ti O6G) is a custom-engineered, factory-overclocked graphics card tailored for enthusiasts who want high-end performance without the cost of Ray Tracing capabilities. Built on NVIDIA's 12nm TU116 core, it distinguishes itself from lower-tier GTX 1600 models by leveraging 1,536 CUDA cores and...Read more

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pcworld.com
22/02/2019
Asus ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti review - PCWorld

The Asus ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti offers excellent 1080p and solid 1440p gaming performance, matching the previous generation's GTX 1070 without the high prices of Nvidia's RTX series. A significant advantage of this heavily overclocked model is its superior cooling system, featuring three Axial-tech fans, a robust dual-BIOS profile, and a premium power subsystem. However, the...Read more

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ign.com
22/02/2019
Asus ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti OC Review and Benchmarks - IGN PCWorld

The Asus ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti OC is a premium, over-engineered mainstream graphics card aimed at 1080p and 1440p gamers looking to upgrade from older architectures like Maxwell or Pascal. Priced at a $50 premium over the $279 base MSRP, this $329 flagship partner card features a robust design that takes up 2.5 PCIe slots, measures nearly a foot long, and runs on a single...Read more

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techpowerup.com
25/03/2019
ASUS GeForce GTX 1660 Ti STRIX OC 6 GB Review

The TechPowerUp review of the ASUS GeForce GTX 1660 Ti STRIX OC highlights a premium, factory-overclocked card, featuring exceptional cooling via a triple-fan design that keeps temperatures under 60°C and acoustic levels extremely low. Key benefits include the dual BIOS with idle fan-stop, a metal backplate, and robust overclocking, though it lacks ray tracing and DLSS, operating on...Read more

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overclock3d.net
22/02/2019
ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1660Ti Review - OC3D - Overclock 3D

The Overclock3D review of the ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1660 Ti highlights the card as a premium, over-engineered mid-range option, boasting a large DirectCU triple-fan cooler that provides exceptional cooling and near-silent operation. It offers robust 1080p and 1440p gaming performance, featuring high-quality power components and a custom PCB design suitable for high-end gaming. However,...Read more

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guru3d.com
22/02/2019
ASUS ROG STRIX GeForce GTX 1660 Ti review - Guru 3d

The ASUS ROG STRIX GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (6GB) is a premium, factory-overclocked graphics card designed to capture the mainstream 1080p and 1440p gaming market. Built on NVIDIA’s 12nm "Turing" TU116 architecture, this card cuts out the expensive RT and Tensor cores found in the RTX series to offer a more budget-friendly alternative. The ROG STRIX variant is heavily modified, featuring...Read more

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realhardwarereviews.com
21/05/2019
ASUS RoG STRIX GTX 1660Ti Review | Real Hardware Reviews

The ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1660 Ti is an over-engineered graphics card built for maximum overclocking headroom and silent operation, though its massive 301mm x 132mm x 50mm dimensions make it unsuitable for small form-factor cases. Its standout feature is the cooling system, which utilizes three Axial-tech fans connected by outer plastic rings to increase static pressure by 40% and...Read more

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eteknix.com
26/03/2019
ASUS STRIX GTX 1660 Ti Graphics Card Review - eTeknix

This ASUS STRIX GTX 1660 Ti graphics card review highlights its reliance on NVIDIA's Turing architecture, which provides performance competitive with the older GeForce GTX 1070 and is highly efficient for high-definition AAA gaming. The review emphasizes that the card stands out because of its large, premium cooler combined with aggressive factory overclocks that help justify its...Read more

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thefpsreview.com
14/02/2020
ASUS ROG STRIX GeForce GTX 1660 Ti OC Review

The ASUS ROG STRIX GeForce GTX 1660 Ti OC Edition (O6G-GAMING) represents the premium tier of ASUS’s GTX 1660 Ti offerings, featuring a robust, completely custom-built PCB and a massive 11.9-inch footprint. Key hardware highlights include an aggressive factory overclock boosting up to 1860MHz out of the box (with a software option for 1890MHz), a physical dual-BIOS switch for...Read more

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vortez.net
22/02/2019
ASUS ROG STRIX GTX 1660 Ti Review - Vortez

The Vortez review highlights that the ASUS ROG STRIX GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is a heavily engineered, premium graphics card that excels in thermal management and factory performance. A major pro is its over-engineered triple-fan cooling system utilizing Axial-Tech fans, which deliver 27% more airflow and 40% higher static pressure to keep temperatures and noise levels low. It features a...Read more

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techradar.com
22/02/2019
Asus ROG Strix GTX 1660 Ti OC review - TechRadar

The Asus ROG Strix GTX 1660 Ti OC is a highly customized version of Nvidia’s mid-range Turing GPU, featuring an aggressive factory overclock of 1,890MHz compared to the standard 1,770MHz boost clock. It is built with a massive heatsink and triple Axial-tech fans that provide 140% more airflow, allowing it to run a remarkable 10°C cooler than rival models and offering significant...Read more

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computerbase.de
22/02/2019
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti im Test: Asus GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Strix OC

The ComputerBase review establishes the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (TU116 Turing GPU) as a record-breaking, highly efficient graphics card tailored for 1080p and 1440p gaming. A major pro highlighted in the review is its leading energy efficiency, delivering 30% more FPS per watt than the GTX 1060 and 20% more than the GTX 1070, while pulling only 118W during average gaming. Card...Read more

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hwupgrade.it
18/03/2019
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660Ti: silenziosa e completa

Overview and Performance The ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660Ti OC 6G is a premium, factory-overclocked mid-range graphics card based on NVIDIA's 12nm Turing architecture, though it explicitly lacks the RT and Tensor cores found in the RTX 2000 series. In terms of raw performance, it is highly optimized for maximum-setting 1080p gaming and handles 1440p gaming smoothly if settings...Read more

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multiplayer.it
22/02/2019
ASUS ROG STRIX GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, la recensione

The ASUS ROG STRIX GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is a premium, high-end interpretation of NVIDIA's mid-range, non-RTX Turing architecture graphics card. Driven by the TU116 chip with 1,536 CUDA cores and 6GB of GDDR6 memory, this variant targets mainstream 1080p and entry-level 1440p gaming. In synthetic benchmarks like 3DMark Time Spy, it achieves a graphics score of 6,439 points. Real-world...Read more

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