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MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Super Ventus Xs OC Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£220VRAM:6 GBMemory bus width:192 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):125 W

MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Super Ventus Xs OC Review: Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Super Ventus Xs OC
5.6/10

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components

90%

5.1

Technical score

10%

9.6

User score

▼Worse than 80% of graphics cards
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 10
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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
▼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

▼Worse than 74%
5.1

Technical score

Technical score
5.1/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components

44%

3.3

Performance

24%

4.1

Memory

12%

8.6

Power & Cooling

11%

7.8

Platform & Features

5%

8.9

Design

4%

8.7

Connectivity & Media

▼Worse than 82%
9.6

User score

User score
9.6/ 10
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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 distribution
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★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

70%

9.4

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 99%
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Technical Specifications of graphics card MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Super Ventus Xs OC

Technical score
Technical score
5.1/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components:

44%

3.3

Performance

24%

4.1

Memory

12%

8.6

Power & Cooling

11%

7.8

Platform & Features

5%

8.9

Design

4%

8.7

Connectivity & Media

5.1
User score
User score
9.6/ 10
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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 distribution
▼
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★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

70%

9.4

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.6
Popularity
Popularity
10/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Super Ventus Xs OC has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than that of 91.9% of products in this category.
10
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components:

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

6.7
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
6,162 points
Market range: <4k points – >34k points
This graphics card scores 6,162 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 82.4% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
0 points
Market range: <0 points – >25k points
This graphics card scores 0 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 83.2% of graphics cards and equal to 16.8% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
12,677 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 12,677 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 79.7% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
5,060 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 5,060 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 83.2% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
5.11 TFLOPS
Market range: <4.38 TFLOPS – >57.42 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 5.11 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 87.7% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
6 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >24 GB
This graphics card has 6 GB of VRAM, which is less than 82.6% of graphics cards and equal to 5.2% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR6
GDDR version
GDDR6
This graphics card uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 15.9% of graphics cards and equal to 40.3% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
192 bit
Market range: <64 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 192 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 50.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 18.8% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
336 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 336 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 63.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
3
This graphics card supports PCIe 3, which is older than on 77.7% of graphics cards and equal to 20.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 23.4% of graphics cards and equal to 76.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12
This graphics card supports DirectX 12, which is older than on 81.8% of graphics cards and equal to 16.9% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.7% of graphics cards and equal to 79.3% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 1.9% of graphics cards and equal to 98.1% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
4
Market range: <4 – >4
This graphics card supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 8.3% of graphics cards and equal to 88.9% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 91% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21% of graphics cards and equal to 76.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.4a
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 19.5% of graphics cards and equal to 47.1% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
25.92 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 25.92 Gbps, which is faster than on 52.7% of graphics cards and equal to 4.4% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
125 W
Market range: <60 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 125 W, which is lower than that of 82.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.4% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
125 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card draws 125 W under peak load, which is lower than 84.6% of graphics cards and equal to 0.6% 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 84.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 6% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
125 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 125 W, which is lower than that of 85.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
125 W
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Size
204x 128x 42 mm
Length
204 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >350 mm
This graphics card is 204 mm long, which is shorter than 88.6% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.4% of graphics cards.
Height
128 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 128 mm tall, which is taller than 55.5% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.3% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 53.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 42.5% of graphics cards.
Weight
669 g
Market range: <500 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 669 g, which is lighter than 82.4% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.1% of graphics cards.
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MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Super Ventus Xs OC vs the average graphics card

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  • 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
  • 41.9% lower TDP
    This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (125 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    125 W vs 215 W
  • 81 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (204 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    204 mm vs 285 mm
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 44.4% lower board power limit
    This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (125 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    125 W vs 225 W
  • 19.8% higher user score
    User score
    9.6/ 10
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    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 distribution
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    ▼
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    MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Super Ventus Xs OC
    the average graphics card
    MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Super Ventus Xs OC has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.58 vs 8.000).
    9.58 vs 8
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    This graphics card has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    1 vs 0
  • 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
  • 19.8% higher user score
    User score
    9.6/ 10
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    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 distribution
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    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Super Ventus Xs OC
    the average graphics card
    MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Super Ventus Xs OC has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.58 vs 8.000).
    9.58 vs 8
  • 2.37x more popular
    MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Super Ventus Xs OC is more popular than the average graphics card (10 vs 4.2).
    10 vs 4.22
  • 2.41x cheaper
    MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Super Ventus Xs OC is cheaper than the average graphics card (£220 vs £530).
    £220 vs £530
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    This graphics card has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    1 vs 0
  • 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
  • 41.9% lower TDP
    This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (125 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    125 W vs 215 W
  • 44.4% lower board power limit
    This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (125 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    125 W vs 225 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
  • 81 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (204 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    204 mm vs 285 mm
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 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
  • 27.5% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1815 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,815 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 18 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (22 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    22 vs 40
  • 2.4x larger process node
    This graphics card 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
    This graphics card 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
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 7.3% worse value for money
    MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Super Ventus Xs OC has worse value for money than the average graphics card (6.71 vs 7.2).
    6.71 vs 7.2
  • 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
  • 27.5% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1815 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,815 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 18 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (22 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    22 vs 40
  • 96 fewer TMUs
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (88 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    88 vs 184
  • 58.1% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (159.7 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    159.7 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 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
  • 46.6% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (87.1 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    87.12 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 77.4% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (5.1 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
    5.11 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
  • 20.3% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1530 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,530 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 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
  • 44% lower PassMark score
    This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (12677 points vs 22653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22653 points.
    12,677 points vs 22,653 points
  • 58% lower gaming score
    This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (6162 points vs 14678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14678.5 points.
    6,162 points vs 14,678.5 points
  • 77.8% lower compute throughput
    This graphics card has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (5.1 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
    5.11 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS
  • 58.1% lower compute score
    This graphics card has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (5060 points vs 12074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12074 points.
    5,060 points vs 12,074 points
  • 65.6% lower FP16 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (10.2 TFLOPS vs 29.7 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 TFLOPS.
    10.22 TFLOPS vs 29.725 TFLOPS
  • 66.7% 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.
    0.16 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS
  • 2,944 fewer FP32 units
    This graphics card has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (1,408 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
    1,408 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
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    This graphics card 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
  • 26.3% slower memory speed
    This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (14000 MHz vs 19000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19000 MHz.
    14,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 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
  • 25% lower memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (336 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    336 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 50% smaller L1 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (64 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
    64 vs 128
  • 2.4x larger process node
    This graphics card 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
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No ray tracing
    This graphics card does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
  • Older PCIe version
    This graphics card supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4).
    3.0 vs 4.0
  • No AI upscalers
    This graphics card does not support AI upscalers, the average graphics card does.
  • No XeSS support
    This graphics card does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 4 older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2019 vs 2023).
    October 2019
    2,019 vs 2,023
  • Worse SAM support
    This graphics card offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
  • 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 vs 12 Ultimate).
    12 vs 12 Ultimate
  • No sampler feedback
    This graphics card does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • Older encoder generation
    This graphics card uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (7 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
    7 vs 8
  • 71.2% fewer transistors
    This graphics card has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (6600 million vs 22900 million). The average graphics card has 22900 million transistors.
    6,600 million vs 22,900 million
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • Narrower encode codec support
    This graphics card supports narrower hardware encode codec support 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
  • Narrower decode codec support
    This graphics card supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
    H.264/H.265/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1
  • Older HDMI version
    This graphics card supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
    2.0b vs 2.1
  • 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
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • No fan stop
    This graphics card does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • 31 dB noisier at idle
    This graphics card has a higher idle noise level than the average graphics card (31 dB vs 0 dB). The average graphics card has an idle noise level of 0 dB.
    31 dB vs 0 dB
  • No RGB lighting
    This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.

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tweaktown.com
19/03/2019
Summary of the review
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Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Super Ventus Xs OC

  • Excellent 1080p performance, consistently hitting 60+ FPS on high settings in most modern titles
  • Great value for money, often cited as a top 'bang-for-the-buck' entry-level card
  • Compact dual-fan design that fits easily into smaller PC builds and ITX cases
  • Runs cool and quiet, typically maintaining temperatures between 60°C and 70°C under load
  • Strong overclocking potential using tools like MSI Afterburner or the OC Scanner feature
  • Efficient power consumption, often requiring only a single 8-pin connector and a 450W power supply
  • Includes a metal backplate, which is a premium touch for a budget-oriented card

What we don't like about MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Super Ventus Xs OC

  • Lacks support for advanced features like hardware-accelerated Ray Tracing and DLSS
  • No 'Zero RPM' fan mode, meaning the fans spin continuously even when the system is idling
  • 6GB of GDDR6 VRAM may become a limiting factor for very demanding 1440p gaming or future titles
  • Strict power limit (locked at 130W) can restrict manual overclocking headroom
  • Simple aesthetic without RGB lighting, which may not appeal to users seeking more visual flair
  • Limited connectivity with only one HDMI port and three DisplayPorts (no DVI)

Verdict

The MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Super Ventus XS OC is a compact, factory-overclocked graphics card featuring a boost clock of 1815 MHz, 1408 CUDA cores, and 6GB of high-speed GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus. Its main pros include reliable 1080p high-refresh gaming performance, efficient dual-fan cooling with TORX Fan 2.0 technology, and a space-saving design ideal for small form factor builds. However, it lacks advanced features like hardware-accelerated ray tracing and DLSS, and some users note it can be relatively noisy under heavy load.

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