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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Review | 118 Data compared

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

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 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.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

90%

5.2

Technical score

10%

9.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 79% of graphics cards
6.6

Value for money

Value for money
6.6/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

â–¼Worse than 78%
5.2

Technical score

Technical score
5.2/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

44%

3.3

Performance

24%

3.8

Memory

12%

9.6

Power & Cooling

11%

7.9

Platform & Features

5%

9.9

Design

4%

7.4

Connectivity & Media

â–¼Worse than 81%
9.7

User score

User score
9.7/ 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
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

70%

9.6

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

★Better than 99%
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Technical Specifications of graphics card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

Technical score
Technical score
5.2/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components:

44%

3.3

Performance

24%

3.8

Memory

12%

9.6

Power & Cooling

11%

7.9

Platform & Features

5%

9.9

Design

4%

7.4

Connectivity & Media

5.2
User score
User score
9.7/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

70%

9.6

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

9.7
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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 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
6.6/ 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 78% of models
Score components:

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

6.6
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
6,300 points
Market range: <4k points – >34k points
This graphics card scores 6,300 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 81.9% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
1,555 points
Market range: <0 points – >25k points
This graphics card scores 1,555 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 80.4% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
12,737 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 12,737 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 79.2% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
5,124 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 5,124 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 83.1% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
5.44 TFLOPS
Market range: <4.38 TFLOPS – >57.42 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 5.44 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 86.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% 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
288 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 288 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 69.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 6.8% 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
1.3
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.3, which is older than on 79.4% of graphics cards and equal to 15.7% 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
1
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 1 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 88.7% of graphics cards and equal to 8.6% 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
32.4 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 32.4 Gbps, which is faster than on 57.6% of graphics cards and equal to 21.5% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
120 W
Market range: <60 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 120 W, which is lower than that of 83% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.3% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
121 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card draws 121 W under peak load, which is lower than 85.4% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% 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
130 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 130 W, which is lower than that of 81.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 3.4% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
120 W
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Size
229x 111x 35 mm
Length
229 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >350 mm
This graphics card is 229 mm long, which is shorter than 81.9% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.8% of graphics cards.
Height
111 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 111 mm tall, which is shorter than 83.5% 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 53.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 42.5% of graphics cards.
Weight
869 g
Market range: <500 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 869 g, which is lighter than 66.4% of graphics cards.
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 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
  • 56 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (229 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    229 mm vs 285 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
  • 21.3% higher user score
    User score
    9.7/ 10
    ✕
    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
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
    the average graphics card
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.70 vs 8.000).
    9.7 vs 8
  • 42.2% lower board power limit
    This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (130 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    130 W vs 225 W
  • 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
  • 21.3% higher user score
    User score
    9.7/ 10
    ✕
    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
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
    the average graphics card
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.70 vs 8.000).
    9.7 vs 8
  • 2.37x more popular
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is more popular than the average graphics card (10 vs 4.2).
    10 vs 4.22
  • 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
  • 42.2% lower board power limit
    This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (130 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    130 W vs 225 W
  • 56 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (229 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    229 mm vs 285 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
  • 29.3% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,770 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,770 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 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
  • 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
  • 16 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (24 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    24 vs 40
  • 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.
  • 9.6% worse value for money
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti has worse value for money than the average graphics card (6.56 vs 7.2).
    6.56 vs 7.2
  • 29.3% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,770 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,770 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    0 vs 40
  • 16 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (24 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    24 vs 40
  • 88 fewer TMUs
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (96 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    96 vs 184
  • 55.4% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (169.9 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    169.9 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
  • 47.9% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (85 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    84.96 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 21.9% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,500 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,500 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 75.9% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (5.4 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
    5.44 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
  • 16 fewer ROPs
    This graphics card has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (48 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    48 vs 64
  • 43.8% lower PassMark score
    This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (12,737 points vs 22,653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,653 points.
    12,737 points vs 22,653 points
  • 57.1% lower gaming score
    This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (6,300 points vs 14,678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,678.5 points.
    6,300 points vs 14,678.5 points
  • 83% lower ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (1,555 points vs 9,166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,166 points.
    1,555 points vs 9,166 points
  • 76.3% lower compute throughput
    This graphics card has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (5.4 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
    5.44 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS
  • 57.6% lower compute score
    This graphics card has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (5,124 points vs 12,074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12,074 points.
    5,124 points vs 12,074 points
  • 63.3% lower FP16 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (10.9 TFLOPS vs 29.7 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 TFLOPS.
    10.9 TFLOPS vs 29.725 TFLOPS
  • 64.6% lower FP64 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0.2 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
    0.17 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS
  • 2,816 fewer FP32 units
    This graphics card has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (1,536 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
    1,536 vs 4,352
  • 6 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (6 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    6 GB vs 12 GB
  • 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
  • 36.8% slower memory speed
    This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (12,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    12,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 35.7% lower memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (288 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    288 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 95.8% smaller L2 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (1 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    1 MB vs 24 MB
  • 14.3% slower VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,500 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    1,500 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 50% smaller L1 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (64 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.
  • 4 older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2019 vs 2023).
    February 2019
    2,019 vs 2,023
  • Worse SAM support
    This graphics card offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
  • Older Vulkan version
    This graphics card supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
    1.3 vs 1.4
  • Older DirectX version
    This graphics card supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12 vs 12 Ultimate).
    12 vs 12 Ultimate
  • Older encoder generation
    This graphics card uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (6 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
    6 vs 8
  • 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 shader model
    This graphics card supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.7 vs 6.8).
    6.7 vs 6.8
  • 2 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    This graphics card has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
    1 vs 3
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Narrower encode codec support
    This graphics card supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
  • 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
  • 29 dB noisier at idle
    This graphics card has a higher idle noise level than the average graphics card (29 dB vs 0 dB). The average graphics card has an idle noise level of 0 dB.
    29 dB vs 0 dB

Video reviews

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

8.0
KoVriga
≈ estimated
26/08/2024
Long-term game test · 100 titles on a budget card
Verdict
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is a decent budget card for online and lighter games, but it struggles with demanding modern titles.
9.0
Ultimate Tech Hub
≈ estimated
03/09/2021
Hands-on review · benchmarks and game tests
Verdict
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is a solid gaming card that is hard to beat at its price, though it is weak for productivity.
8.0
Jarrod'sTech
≈ estimated
11/03/2019
Hands-on review · benchmarks, overclocking, thermals and noise
Verdict
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti runs 1080p easily and 1440p playably, but it is no 4K card and is pricier than cheaper options.
9.0
PCGamesN
≈ estimated
23/02/2019
Hands-on review · 1080p, 1440p and 4K benchmarks
Verdict
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti offers impressive value, but 1440p or 1080p is still the realistic target.
9.0
Hardware Canucks
≈ estimated
22/02/2019
Hands-on review · benchmarks, temperatures and noise
Verdict
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is hard to beat at its price, though it lacks ray tracing and the MSI Gaming X costs too much.
9.0
eTeknix
≈ estimated
22/02/2019
Hands-on review · overclocking, cooling and price comparison
Verdict
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is good value for buyers who don't need ray tracing or DLSS; the RTX 2060 suits those who do.
8.0
Digital Foundry
≈ estimated
Hands-on review · 1080p benchmarks and overclocking tests
Verdict
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is worth a look as a 1080p card, but the RTX 2060 is the better buy if you can afford it.
Overview video
Not graded

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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techpowerup.com
22/02/2019
Summary of the review
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming X 6 GB Review
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techpowerup.com
22/02/2019
Summary of the review
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Ventus XS 6 GBGo to product viewer dialogue for this item. Review
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techpowerup.com
22/02/2019
Summary of the review
Zotac GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6 GBGo to product viewer dialogue for this item. Review
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web-systems.co.uk
27/02/2019
Summary of the review
GTX 1660Ti Review - Web-systems Would you like a comparison of how this card's gaming benchmarks stack up against modern alternatives like the RTX 306...
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digitalfoundry.net
22/02/2019
Summary of the review
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti review: the new 1080p champion? | Digital Foundry
techpowerup.com
22/02/2019
Lab test · Efficient compact card
Verdict
The MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Ventus XS is a compact, very efficient card that nearly matches Radeon RX Vega 56 at 1080p, but its cooler could be quieter.
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techpowerup.com
22/02/2019
Summary of the review
EVGA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti XC Black 6 GB Review - TechPowerUp
techpowerup.com
22/02/2019
Lab test · Factory-overclocked card
Verdict
The MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming X is a cool, efficient 1080p card with fans that switch off at idle, though it has no ray tracing or DLSS.
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bit-tech.net
22/02/2019
Summary of the review
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Review feat. Palit StormX
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pcper.com
22/02/2019
Summary of the review
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Review: Mainstream Turing
trustedreviews.com
22/02/2019
Hands-on review · Compact Full HD card
Verdict
The PNY GTX 1660 Ti is a compact card that runs Full HD games very well, but it lacks ray tracing and DLSS and has limited overclocking potential.
uk.pcmag.com
06/03/2019
Lab test · 1080p esports card
Verdict
The MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming X 6G is a strong pick for high-refresh 1080p gaming, but it struggles at 4K and lacks ray tracing.
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servethehome.com
17/03/2019
Summary of the review
EVGA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti XC BlackGo to product viewer dialogue for this item. Review Powerful and Efficient TechPowerUp
techspot.com
22/02/2019
Benchmark review · 1080p and 1440p gaming
Verdict
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti performs like a GTX 1070 at 1080p and draws less power, suiting gamers who don't need ray tracing or DLSS.
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pcmag.com
06/03/2019
Summary of the review
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming X 6G Review
wccftech.com
11/04/2019
Desktop review · Custom cards
Verdict
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is a strong 1080p card for PC builders, delivering high frame rates in competitive games while staying cool, quiet and power-efficient.
computerbase.de
22/02/2019
Lab test · PNY and Asus comparison
Verdict
The Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti delivers GTX 1070 Founders Edition-level performance in games with its 6GB of GDDR6, but has no ray tracing or AI cores.
notebookcheck.com
13/05/2019
Benchmark test · Compact 1080p card
Verdict
The Zotac GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is a short 1080p card that sits between the GTX 1060 and GTX 1070, with 6GB of memory, enough for now.
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video.golem.de
22/02/2019
Summary of the review
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Review
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gamestar.de
28/02/2019
Hands-on test · Custom card with a big cooler
Verdict
The Asus GTX 1660 Ti ROG Strix OC is a well-equipped, quiet card with a factory overclock, best for buyers with room for a large cooler.

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What customers like about NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

  • Excellent value for 1080p gaming, often referred to as the 'sweet spot' for budget builds
  • Strong performance in esports titles (e.g., Fortnite, Apex Legends), capable of high frame rates
  • Lower power consumption (120W TDP) compared to similar performance cards like the GTX 1070
  • Operates quietly and maintains cool temperatures under heavy load
  • Significant efficiency and performance jump over older cards like the GTX 960 and 1060
  • Features a high-quality NVENC encoder, making it a great budget choice for game streaming

What customers don't like about NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

  • Lacks dedicated Ray Tracing (RT) and Tensor cores, meaning no hardware ray tracing or DLSS support
  • 6GB of GDDR6 VRAM is becoming a bottleneck for modern AAA titles at higher settings
  • Struggles with 1440p resolution in more demanding modern games without lowering settings to medium or low
  • Poor performance in 4K gaming, generally achieving only 30-35 FPS in most titles
  • Limited future-proofing compared to the RTX 2060, which offers better long-term features for a slightly higher price

Verdict

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is a performance-segment graphics card based on the 12nm Turing architecture (TU116), featuring 1,536 CUDA cores, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 ROPs. It is equipped with 6GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 288 GB/s and operating with a base clock of 1500 MHz that boosts to 1770 MHz. Its primary pros include exceptional 1080p gaming performance that rivals the GTX 1070, high power efficiency with a modest 120W TDP, and the inclusion of the advanced Turing NVENC encoder for high-quality streaming. However, its notable cons are the complete lack of dedicated RT and Tensor cores, meaning it does not support real-time ray tracing or DLSS, and its 6GB VRAM capacity is increasingly restrictive for modern AAA titles at higher settings.

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