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Products in this category are scored under Frontum Graphics cards Methodology v3.0: the technical score from the specifications is the base, and independent expert and video reviews (up to ±0.5 points), owner opinions (up to ±0.3) and best-of lists (up to +0.3) move it up or down.
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£210VRAM:6 GBMemory bus width:192 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):120 W

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 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.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660
6.5/10

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components

40%

5.1

Technical score

25%

8.2

Reviews score

25%

?

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

10%

5.1

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 82% of graphics cards
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 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–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

â–¼Worse 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%

3.5

Memory

12%

9.6

Power

11%

7.8

Features

5%

9.9

Design

4%

8.7

Connectivity

â–¼Worse than 82%
8.2

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.2/ 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 69% of models

80%

7.9

Average grade

20%

9.2

Popularity

Grades by review (26)
14 reviews: 7 with a printed score, 7 estimated from the review. 12 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 69%
?

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
  • nvidia-geforce-gtx-1660
nvidia-geforce-gtx-1660
Where to buy
    N/A~ £210
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660

Based on 14 · 12

Reviewers like its low power use, overclocking headroom and value, but agree the video memory is too small.
Praised
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Criticised
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Technical Specifications of graphics card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660

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%

3.5

Memory

12%

9.6

Power

11%

7.8

Features

5%

9.9

Design

4%

8.7

Connectivity

5.1
Reviews score
8.2
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 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–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components:

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

7.4
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
6,200 points
Market range: <4.1k points – >30.1k points
This graphics card scores 6,200 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 82.3% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
1,070 points
Market range: <0 points – >22.4k points
This graphics card scores 1,070 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 81.2% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
11,636 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 11,636 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 81.8% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
4,953 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 4,953 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 83.4% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
5 TFLOPS
Market range: <3.94 TFLOPS – >56.3 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 5 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is lower than that of 87.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% 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
GDDR5
This graphics card uses GDDR5 memory, which is older than on 85.4% of graphics cards and equal to 13.2% 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
192 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 192 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 87.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.5% of graphics cards.
Effective memory speed
8,002 MHz
Market range: <7k MHz – >28k MHz
This graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 8,002 MHz, which is slower than that of 85.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.3% 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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What reviewers say
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
120 W
Market range: <106 W – >365 W
This graphics card draws 120 W under peak load, which is lower than 85.6% of graphics cards and equal to 1.5% 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
175 W
Market range: <107 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 175 W, which is lower than that of 66.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.2% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
120 W
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What reviewers say
Size
229x 111x 35 mm
Length
229 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >337 mm
This graphics card is 229 mm long, which is shorter than 81.1% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.9% of graphics cards.
Height
111 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 111 mm tall, which is shorter than 83.6% of graphics cards and equal in height to 5.1% 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 52.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 43.4% of graphics cards.
Weight
845 g
Market range: <541 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 845 g, which is lighter than 67.3% of Graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of Graphics cards.
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 vs the average graphics card

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  • 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
  • 53.2 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (229 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    229 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • 14 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    111 mm vs 125 mm
  • 14.3% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2001 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    2,001 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 13.9% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.2/ 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 69% of models

    80%

    7.9

    Average grade

    20%

    9.2

    Popularity

    Grades by review (26)
    14 reviews: 7 with a printed score, 7 estimated from the review. 12 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.
    8.2 vs 7.2
  • 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
  • 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
  • 13.9% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.2/ 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 69% of models

    80%

    7.9

    Average grade

    20%

    9.2

    Popularity

    Grades by review (26)
    14 reviews: 7 with a printed score, 7 estimated from the review. 12 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.
    8.2 vs 7.2
  • 2.48x cheaper
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£210 vs £520).
    £210 vs £520
  • 14.3% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2001 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    2,001 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 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
  • 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
  • 53.2 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (229 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    229 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • 14 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    111 mm vs 125 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
  • 28.7% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,785 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,785 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).
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 34.6% lower sentiment score
    5.1 vs 7.8
  • 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
  • 28.7% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,785 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,785 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
  • 58.4% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (157.1 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    157.1 GTexel/s vs 378 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
  • 54.5% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (73.4 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    73.44 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 77.9% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (5 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    5 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 20.3% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,530 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
  • 4 years older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2019 vs 2023).
    March 2019
    2019 vs 2023
  • 48.6% lower PassMark score
    This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (11,636 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
    11,636 points vs 22,638 points
  • 58% lower gaming score
    This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (6,200 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
    6,200 points vs 14,779 points
  • 88.3% lower ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (1,070 points vs 9,148 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,148 points.
    1,070 points vs 9,148 points
  • 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
  • 59% lower compute score
    This graphics card has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (4,953 points vs 12,70.5 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12,070.5 points.
    4,953 points vs 12,070.5 points
  • 65.9% lower FP16 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (10.1 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
    10.05 TFLOPS vs 29.5 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
  • 57.1% lower memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (192 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    192 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 57.9% slower memory speed
    This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (8,002 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    8,002 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
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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
  • No sampler feedback
    This graphics card does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • 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 (1 vs 3.1).
    1 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
  • 9.3 dB noisier under load
    This graphics card has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (44.7 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    44.7 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • 8 °C higher load temperature
    This graphics card has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (75 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
    75 °C vs 67 °C

Video reviews

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

8.0
Usernamed
≈ estimated
10/02/2026
Hands-on test · 15 games at 1080p, overclock and scaling
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 is still a good 1080p budget pick in 2026, though heavy games need low to medium settings.
7.0
ProYamYamPC
≈ estimated
17/01/2026
Hands-on review · 1080p game benchmarks and value
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 offers good value at a low used price for 1080p, as long as you keep your expectations realistic.
7.0
The Gaming Assassin
≈ estimated
26/03/2025
Hands-on review · 2025 casual budget gaming outlook
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 is a decent option for casual budget gaming in 2025, but not for demanding titles.
6.0
Cheap Bastard
≈ estimated
12/01/2025
Hands-on test · esports and AAA games with FSR
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 is good for esports at 1080p, but weak at 1440p and overpriced on the used market.
9.0
DanielC
≈ estimated
16/08/2024
Hands-on benchmark · game tests with FPS and VRAM readings
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 is a cheap card that runs many games well at high settings, especially if you want more than 4 GB of VRAM.
7.0
TechArc
≈ estimated
14/03/2023
Hands-on review · 10 games and benchmarks at 1080p
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 is a decent 1080p budget option if you can find one at a good price.
8.0
Digital Foundry
≈ estimated
29/03/2019
Hands-on review · benchmarks against GTX 970 and GTX 1060
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 is good value for its price, but a faster Ti or RTX 2060 is more future-proof.
8.0
eTeknix
≈ estimated
14/03/2019
Multi-brand review · benchmarks, overclocking and giveaway
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 is recommended for its price and performance, though choosing between it and the Ti is harder.
9.5
Hardware Unboxed
≈ estimated
14/03/2019
Hands-on review · overclocking, temperature and value tests
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 is an excellent all-rounder and very good value, with nothing negative to say.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
tomshardware.com
✓ explicit
14/03/2019
Lab test · Mainstream card
Verdict
The GeForce GTX 1660 is an excellent Full HD card, but its slower GDDR5 memory means it isn't recommended for 2560x1440 gaming.
8.5
pcgamer.com
✓ explicit
14/03/2019
Lab test · Dual-fan card
Verdict
The GeForce GTX 1660 is a strong pick for 1080p gaming and a clear upgrade from a GTX 960, though not a big step up from a GTX 1060.
9.0
hothardware.com
✓ explicit
14/03/2019
Hands-on test · Two custom cards
Verdict
The GeForce GTX 1660 suits smooth 1080p gaming: pick Gigabyte's OC 6G for newer monitors and EVGA's card for older DVI screens.
8.0
techspot.com
≈ estimated
20/03/2019
Benchmark test · 33 games
Verdict
The GeForce GTX 1660 is a strong 1080p card that averages 5 percent ahead of the Radeon RX 590, though only about 14 percent faster than the GTX 1060.
8.0
expertreviews.co.uk
✓ explicit
11/06/2019
Benchmark review · Mainstream gaming
Verdict
The GeForce GTX 1660 and 1660 Ti suit smooth 1080p gaming, but they struggle at 1440p and lack ray tracing and DLSS.
9.0
rockpapershotgun.com
≈ estimated
14/03/2019
Hands-on test · 1080p and 1440p
Verdict
The GeForce GTX 1660 beats the 6 GB GTX 1060 at 1080p, but high settings at 1440p call for a GTX 1660 Ti or RTX 2060.
forbes.com
14/03/2019
Not graded yet
8.0
computerbase.de
≈ estimated
15/03/2019
Lab test · Gigabyte custom cards
Verdict
The Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1660 is an efficient card for Full HD gaming, but its slower GDDR5 memory leaves it behind the GTX 1660 Ti.
8.7
gamestar.de
✓ explicit
14/03/2019
Benchmark test · Custom card
Verdict
The GeForce GTX 1660 Gaming OC is a Full HD card that trades away the Ti's faster memory and extra shaders, and it has no ray tracing.
5.0
computerbild.de
✓ explicit
17/04/2019
Lab test · Zotac custom card
Verdict
The GeForce GTX 1660 handles Full HD and WQHD games at high detail, but 4K games are too demanding for it.
8.0
pcgameshardware.de
≈ estimated
14/03/2019
Technical analysis · Launch review
Verdict
The GeForce GTX 1660 is a slightly cut-down Turing card whose slower GDDR5 memory sets it apart from the GTX 1660 Ti, replacing the GTX 1060 3 GB.
6.0
lesnumeriques.com
✓ explicit
19/04/2019
Lab test · Compact card
Verdict
The Palit GeForce GTX 1660 StormX OC suits Full HD gaming in a compact case, but WQHD games need settings like antialiasing turned down.
8.0
notebookcheck.org
≈ estimated
22/11/2019
Benchmark test · Compact card
Verdict
The PNY GeForce GTX 1660 XLR8 Gaming OC is a compact card for small PCs, rated at 120 W, but it has no ray tracing.
9.5
elchapuzasinformatico.com
≈ estimated
14/03/2019
Lab test · Dual-fan cooler
Verdict
The EVGA GeForce GTX 1660 XC Ultra is a near-silent, cool card that sits between the GTX 1060 and GTX 1660 Ti, though its GDDR5 memory holds it back.
8.0
hardware.info
≈ estimated
14/03/2019
Benchmark test · Mainstream card
Verdict
The GeForce GTX 1660 is a step up for owners of older cards like the GTX 960, but its slower GDDR5 memory limits it at 1440p.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660

  • Excellent value for money, often cited as the best entry-level 1080p card for its price.
  • High power efficiency with low TDP (120W), making it suitable for systems with smaller power supplies.
  • Strong performance in popular esports and AAA titles at 1080p high settings.
  • Features the Turing NVENC encoder, which significantly improves streaming quality without a dedicated PC.
  • Generally operates quietly and maintains low temperatures during heavy use.

What customers don't like about NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660

  • Lacks hardware support for modern features like Ray Tracing and DLSS.
  • Limited to 6GB of older GDDR5 memory, which can cause bottlenecks in newer, memory-intensive games.
  • Performance is overshadowed by the similarly priced GTX 1660 Super and Ti variants.
  • Struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 1440p or 4K without significant settings compromises.
  • Design on many base models is minimal, often lacking aesthetic features like RGB lighting.

Verdict

The Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 is a budget-friendly graphics card built on the 12nm Turing architecture, featuring 1,408 CUDA cores, a base clock of 1530 MHz, and a boost clock of 1785 MHz. It is equipped with 6 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 192 GB/s and a 120W TDP that requires a single 8-pin power connector. Its main characteristics include excellent 1080p gaming performance, high energy efficiency, and the advanced Turing NVENC encoder, which significantly improves streaming quality. However, its primary cons are the lack of dedicated hardware for ray tracing and DLSS, the use of slower GDDR5 memory compared to the 'Super' and 'Ti' variants, and its struggle to maintain high frame rates in modern AAA titles at 1440p or 4K resolutions.

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