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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 660 Ti review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£260VRAM:2 GBMemory bus width:192 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):150 W

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti Review: Compare 117 technical specifications and 37 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti
5.8/10

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

40%

3.6

Technical score

25%

8.3

Reviews score

25%

?

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

10%

3.6

Sentiment score

▼Worse than 92% of graphics cards
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 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 82% of models
Score components

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

▼Worse than 82%
3.6

Technical score

Technical score
3.6/ 10
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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
▼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

44%

1.8

Performance

24%

2.2

Memory

12%

7.6

Power

11%

6.5

Features

5%

8.6

Design

4%

6.6

Connectivity

▼Worse than 97%
8.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.3/ 10
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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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▲ Better than 77% of models

80%

8.0

Average grade

20%

9.4

Popularity

Grades by review (37)
26 reviews: 17 with a printed score, 9 estimated from the review. 11 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.
▲Better than 77%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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What reviewers say about the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti

Based on 26 · 14

Reviewers love its overclocking headroom and cool temperatures, but split on overall performance and fault its limited memory.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti

Based on 211 owners sharing their experience in online comments

61%positive25%mixed14%negative

Owners mostly praise strong gaming value and lasting performance, while newer games expose frame-rate drops and memory limits.

What owners dislike

  • Owners say frame rates often dip or stutter in demanding games, especially at higher settings or with heavy smoke, fire or fog effects.22
  • Owners say newer games such as Assassin's Creed Syndicate and MSFS 2020 are too demanding, forcing lowest settings or low frame rates.14
  • Owners report screen tearing even when frame rate stays below the monitor's refresh rate, and V-sync does not fully fix it.12
  • Some owners report crashes, screen artifacts and driver errors, and a few cards failed within months or showed code 43.10
  • Owners say the 2 GB of video memory runs short in newer or modded games, and the 3 GB version helps somewhat.4
  • Owners say overclocking can freeze the PC or drop the display, and many cards hit a clock limit around 1200–1300 MHz.4
  • Some owners say the card runs hot at idle or under load, reaching around 86°C in SLI or running hot after a thermal paste issue.4

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

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Technical Specifications of graphics card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti

Technical score
Technical score
3.6/ 10
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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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components:

44%

1.8

Performance

24%

2.2

Memory

12%

7.6

Power

11%

6.5

Features

5%

8.6

Design

4%

6.6

Connectivity

3.6
Reviews score
8.3
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 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 82% of models
Score components:

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

6.8
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
1,730 points
Market range: <4.1k points – >30.1k points
This graphics card scores 1,730 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 96.2% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
0 points
Market range: <0 points – >22.4k points
This graphics card scores 0 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 83.1% of graphics cards and equal to 16.9% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
4,692 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 4,692 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 93.9% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
2,263 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 2,263 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 93.8% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
2.63 TFLOPS
Market range: <3.94 TFLOPS – >56.3 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 2.63 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is lower than that of 92.3% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
VRAM
2 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This graphics card has 2 GB of VRAM, which is less than 94.3% of graphics cards and equal to 3.9% 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
144 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 144 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 91.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.4% of graphics cards.
Effective memory speed
6,008 MHz
Market range: <7k MHz – >28k MHz
This graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 6,008 MHz, which is slower than that of 93.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.9% of graphics cards.
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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
This graphics card supports DirectX 12, which is older than on 81.8% of graphics cards and equal to 17% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.2
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.2, which is older than on 94.9% of graphics cards and equal to 3.9% 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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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
4096x2160
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 4096x2160, which is lower than that of 92.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.6% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
1
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 1 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 88.1% of graphics cards and equal to 8.7% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.2
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.2, which is older than on 93.9% of graphics cards and equal to 5.1% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
5.4 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 5.4 Gbps, which is slower than on 87.9% of graphics cards and equal to 6% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
150 W
Market range: <86 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 150 W, which is lower than that of 72.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.8% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
140 W
Market range: <106 W – >365 W
This graphics card draws 140 W under peak load, which is lower than 79.5% 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% of graphics cards and equal to that of 6.1% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
150 W
Market range: <107 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 150 W, which is lower than that of 75.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.9% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
150 W
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What reviewers say
Size
241x 111x 40 mm
Length
241 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >337 mm
This graphics card is 241 mm long, which is shorter than 74.3% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1.7% of graphics cards.
Height
111.15 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 111.15 mm tall, which is shorter than 81.1% of graphics cards and equal in height to 2.4% 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
1,360 g
Market range: <541 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 1,360 g, which is heavier than 68% of Graphics cards and equal to 0.7% of Graphics cards.
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti 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
  • 30.2% lower TDP
    This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (150 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    150 W vs 215 W
  • 15.3% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.3/ 10
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    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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 77% of models

    80%

    8.0

    Average grade

    20%

    9.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (37)
    26 reviews: 17 with a printed score, 9 estimated from the review. 11 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.3 vs 7.2
  • 13.85 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (111.2 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    111.15 mm vs 125 mm
  • 41.2 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (241 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    241 mm vs 282.2 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
  • 3 more GPUs supported
    This graphics card supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (3 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
    3 vs 0
  • 2 more DVI outputs
    This graphics card has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    2 vs 0
  • 15.3% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 77% of models

    80%

    8.0

    Average grade

    20%

    9.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (37)
    26 reviews: 17 with a printed score, 9 estimated from the review. 11 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.3 vs 7.2
  • 2x cheaper
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti is cheaper than the average graphics card (£260 vs £520).
    £260 vs £520
  • 3 more GPUs supported
    This graphics card supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (3 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
    3 vs 0
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    This graphics card supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • 2 more DVI outputs
    This graphics card has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    2 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
  • 30.2% lower TDP
    This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (150 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    150 W vs 215 W
  • 31.8% lower board power limit
    This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (150 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    150 W vs 220 W
  • 7 °C lower idle temperature
    This graphics card has a lower idle temperature than the average graphics card (30 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
    30 °C vs 37 °C
  • 13.85 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (111.2 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    111.15 mm vs 125 mm
  • 41.2 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (241 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    241 mm vs 282.2 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
  • 60.9% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (980 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    980 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 10 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (2 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    2 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
  • 32 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (8 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    8 vs 40
  • 5.6x larger process node
    This graphics card uses a larger manufacturing process than the average graphics card (28 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process of 5 nm.
    28 nm vs 5 nm
  • 2 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
    1 vs 3
  • 52.3% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (915 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    915 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (no vs multi frame generation).
  • 53.8% lower sentiment score
    3.6 vs 7.8
  • 9.4% worse value for money
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti has worse value for money than the average graphics card (6.78 vs 7.4).
    6.78 vs 7.41
  • 60.9% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (980 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    980 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
  • 32 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (8 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    8 vs 40
  • 52.3% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (915 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    915 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 83% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (27.4 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    27.44 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 71% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (109.8 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    109.8 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 72 fewer TMUs
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (112 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    112 vs 184
  • 40 fewer ROPs
    This graphics card has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (24 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    24 vs 64
  • 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
  • 88.4% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (2.6 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    2.63 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 11 years older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2012 vs 2023).
    August 2012
    2012 vs 2023
  • 79.3% lower PassMark score
    This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (4,692 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
    4,692 points vs 22,638 points
  • 88.3% lower gaming score
    This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (1,730 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
    1,730 points vs 14,779 points
  • 81.3% lower compute score
    This graphics card has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (2,263 points vs 12,70.5 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12,070.5 points.
    2,263 points vs 12,070.5 points
  • 77.1% lower FP64 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0.1 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
    0.11 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS
  • 3,008 fewer FP32 units
    This graphics card has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (1,344 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
    1,344 vs 4,352
  • 10 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (2 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    2 GB vs 12 GB
  • 67.9% lower memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (144 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    144 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 68.4% slower memory speed
    This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (6,008 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    6,008 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 87.5% smaller L1 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (16 KB vs 128 KB). The average graphics card has 128 KB L1 cache.
    16 KB vs 128 KB
  • 14.2% slower VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,502 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    1,502 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 5.6x larger process node
    This graphics card uses a larger manufacturing process than the average graphics card (28 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process of 5 nm.
    28 nm vs 5 nm
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (no vs multi frame generation).
  • 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 XeSS support
    This graphics card does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No mesh shaders
    This graphics card does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • Older Vulkan version
    This graphics card supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 1.4).
    1.2 vs 1.4
  • No DirectStorage support
    This graphics card does not support DirectStorage, 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 vs 12 Ultimate).
    12 vs 12 Ultimate
  • Older OpenCL version
    This graphics card supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 3).
    1.2 vs 3
  • Older shader model
    This graphics card supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (5 vs 6.8).
    5 vs 6.8
  • No sampler feedback
    This graphics card does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • 84.5% fewer transistors
    This graphics card has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (3,540 million vs 22,900 million). The average graphics card has 22,900 million transistors.
    3,540 million vs 22,900 million
  • Older HDMI version
    This graphics card supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (1.4a vs 2.1a).
    1.4a vs 2.1a
  • 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.
  • No DSC support
    This graphics card does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
  • More basic codec support
    This graphics card encodes more basic formats than the average graphics card (H.264 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
  • Older DisplayPort version
    This graphics card supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 1.4a).
    1.2 vs 1.4a
  • Older HDCP version
    This graphics card supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 2.3).
    1.4 vs 2.3
  • Older NVDEC generation
    This graphics card has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (1 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
    1 vs 6
  • Lower display resolution
    This graphics card supports a lower maximum digital resolution than the average graphics card (4096x2160 vs 7680x4320). The average graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320.
    4096x2160 vs 7680x4320
  • Not VR ready
    This graphics card is not VR ready, while the average graphics card is.
  • 2 fewer monitors per output type
    This graphics card supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
    1 vs 3
  • 75% lower DisplayPort bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (5.4 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 21.6 Gbps.
    5.4 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps
  • 2 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
    1 vs 3
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • No fan stop
    This graphics card does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • 13 °C higher load temperature
    This graphics card has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (80 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
    80 °C vs 67 °C
  • 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
  • 3.6 dB noisier under load
    This graphics card has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (39 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    39 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • No backplate
    This graphics card does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
  • No RGB lighting
    This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.

Video reviews

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

7.0
Dave Computes
≈ estimated
23/10/2026
Hands-on review · benchmarks and stability tests on an older card
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti still impresses for its age, but its 2GB of VRAM is the biggest limit in modern games.
6.0
Tech Tactics
≈ estimated
16/10/2025
Retro benchmark · modern game tests at 1080p
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti is showing its age but remains decent for esports and older games in 2025.
5.0
Yesterday's Ram
≈ estimated
30/07/2025
Hands-on review · esports and older game benchmarks
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti is well past its prime and only worth considering for very cheap esports or older DX11 gaming.
7.0
Tech With Sean
≈ estimated
03/04/2021
Hands-on review · game benchmarks at low to medium settings
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti is still a playable stopgap for esports and older games, but not worth paying much for.
7.0
Timmy Joe PC Tech
≈ estimated
03/05/2017
Hands-on review · daily use and benchmarks
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti is a great budget buy for light games, but it is showing its age.
9.0
Nicolas11x12 English
✓ explicit
14/12/2012
Unboxing and review · benchmarks and temperature checks
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti delivers strong performance and cooling, though it isn't the best value.
9.0
Tech of Tomorrow
≈ estimated
16/08/2012
Review · card details, cooling and benchmark charts
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti offers strong performance for mid-range buyers while running very cool.
9.0
Linus Tech Tips
≈ estimated
16/08/2012
Hands-on review · benchmarks, temperatures and game tests
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti is the best value GeForce card right now, though it trails the GTX 670 and 680 in some games.
8.0
Zach's Tech Turf
≈ estimated
06/09/2018
Hands-on review · ten-game benchmarks and budget build
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti is still a solid, cheap upgrade over a GTX 750 Ti for older and esports games.
8.0
Linus Tech Tips
≈ estimated
16/08/2012
Unboxing · first look at overclocking features
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti looks promising for overclocking and value, but it is still untested in this video.
9.0
Motherboards.org
≈ estimated
16/08/2012
Unboxing and benchmarks · temperature check
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti runs cool and quiet and outperforms the 7870 and 7950 at 1080p, making it a strong pick.
Overview video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
digitalfoundry.net
≈ estimated
17/08/2012
Benchmark test · 1080p gaming
Verdict
The GTX 660 Ti is a strong 1080p card that holds Skyrim at a locked 60 FPS, though Battlefield 3 and Crysis 2 at max settings still dip.
10
expertreviews.co.uk
✓ explicit
04/09/2012
Lab test · Stock-speed card
Verdict
The PNY GeForce GTX 660 Ti runs at Nvidia's standard speeds, nearly matching the faster Asus card with a plain single-fan cooler.
10
techpowerup.com
✓ explicit
16/08/2012
Lab test · Factory overclock
Verdict
The MSI GTX 660 Ti Power Edition is fast and very quiet out of the box, though overclocking by hand is harder than before.
9.0
techspot.com
✓ explicit
16/08/2012
Benchmark roundup · Mid-range card
Verdict
The GTX 660 Ti beats the Radeon HD 7950 and HD 7870 across 16 games tested, but draws about as much power as the GTX 670.
9.0
overclockers.com
≈ estimated
16/08/2012
Hands-on review · Factory overclock
Verdict
The MSI GTX 660 Ti Power Edition arrives factory-overclocked with a large Twin Frozr IV cooler, suiting buyers who want speed without tweaking clocks by hand.
9.0
overclockers.com
≈ estimated
16/08/2012
Hands-on review · Overclocked card
Verdict
The EVGA GTX 660 Ti SC is a quiet overclocked card with a strong warranty, boosting near 1175 MHz, though its basic cooler is only adequate.
10
techpowerup.com
✓ explicit
16/08/2012
Lab test · Custom cooler
Verdict
The Palit GTX 660 Ti JetStream is a quiet, factory-overclocked card running about 5% faster than reference, though its triple-slot cooler takes up extra room.
9.0
techspot.com
✓ explicit
16/08/2012
Hands-on review · Gigabyte custom card
Verdict
The Gigabyte GTX 660 Ti fits most ATX cases with its 25 cm cooler, but its narrower 192-bit memory bus gives it less bandwidth than the GTX 670.
7.6
pcwelt.de
✓ explicit
18/09/2012
Lab test · Quiet overclocked card
Verdict
The Asus GeForce GTX 660 Ti DirectCU 2 TOP is a quiet, fast Full HD card that runs cooler than the reference design, but draws a lot of power.
10
it-markt.ch
✓ explicit
31/01/2014
Hands-on test · Mid-range card
Verdict
The Asus GeForce GTX 660 Ti DirectCU II Top is a solid mid-range pick for buyers who want speed and low power draw, though it trails the GTX 670.
8.2
gamestar.de
✓ explicit
16/08/2012
Benchmark test · Mid-range card
Verdict
The GeForce GTX 660 Ti brings DirectX 11.1 to a mid-range card with GTX 670 clock speeds, but its narrower memory bus falls further behind at higher resolutions.
5.0
pcwelt.de
✓ explicit
16/08/2012
Benchmark test · Overclocked card
Verdict
The Gigabyte GTX 660 Ti is a quiet, factory-overclocked card for smooth 1080p gaming, but it draws more power than the GTX 670 and comes with almost no accessories.
8.6
gamestar.de
✓ explicit
20/08/2012
Lab test · Borderlands 2 bundle
Verdict
The Palit GeForce GTX 660 Ti Jetstream is a fast Full HD card with a bulky two-fan cooler that hardly suits small cases.
9.0
geeknetic.es
✓ explicit
16/08/2012
Lab test · Compact card
Verdict
The Zotac GeForce GTX 660 Ti Amp! is a tiny card with a strong factory overclock, suiting small home theatre PCs and compact gaming builds.
9.0
profesionalreview.com
≈ estimated
16/08/2012
Hands-on test · Factory-overclocked card
Verdict
The Asus GeForce GTX 660 Ti DirectCU II Top is a cool, quiet, well-built card for gamers who want high settings in current games at 1080p.
9.0
hd-tecnologia.com
≈ estimated
16/08/2012
Lab test · Overclocking and temps
Verdict
The Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 Ti is a GTX 670 with a few limits, delivering nearly the same frame rates on less power and an easy overclock.
9.0
geeknetic.es
✓ explicit
21/08/2012
Overclocking test · Cooling and tuning
Verdict
The Asus GeForce GTX 660 Ti DirectCU II is a strong core overclocker, but its stock memory caps the gains, so it suits people chasing core speed.
9.5
madboxpc.com
≈ estimated
17/08/2012
Review · SLI and overclocking
Verdict
The EVGA GeForce GTX 660 Ti Superclocked overclocks well, and in two-card SLI it gains a large share of extra speed, suiting buyers planning dual-card builds.
9.5
elchapuzasinformatico.com
≈ estimated
16/08/2012
Lab test · Overclock-ready card
Verdict
The MSI GeForce GTX 660 Ti Power Edition OC is a strong overclocker that runs current games well at 1920x1080, though demanding titles need lower filter settings.
9.0
madboxpc.com
≈ estimated
16/08/2012
Benchmark review · Kepler card
Verdict
The GeForce GTX 660 Ti runs close to the GTX 670 at Full HD and suits owners of older GTX 500 cards looking to upgrade.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti

  • Excellent 1080p gaming performance for its era, competing closely with higher-end cards like the Radeon HD 7950
  • High power efficiency and low power consumption compared to previous generations and contemporary competitors
  • Sturdy build quality and effective, quiet cooling solutions from many board partners
  • Supports advanced features of the Kepler architecture, including GPU Boost and Adaptive V-Sync
  • Good overclocking headroom, often reaching performance levels of more expensive cards

What customers don't like about NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti

  • Limited by a narrower 192-bit memory interface, which can bottleneck performance at very high resolutions or with heavy anti-aliasing
  • Asymmetric memory configuration (on standard 2GB models) means a portion of VRAM operates at slower speeds
  • Price-to-performance ratio was often challenged by AMD's Radeon HD 7870 in specific benchmarks
  • Reliance on drivers for optimal performance in newer titles can be a drawback for long-term usability
  • Pixel fillrate is lower compared to some higher-tier or competing cards

Verdict

The Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 Ti is a mid-range graphics card based on the 28nm Kepler architecture, featuring 1,344 CUDA cores, a base clock of 915 MHz (980 MHz boost), and 2GB of GDDR5 memory on a 192-bit interface with 144.2 GB/s bandwidth. Main pros include strong 1080p performance relative to its power efficiency (150W TDP), support for technologies like PhysX and GPU Boost, and 3-way SLI capability for multi-GPU setups. However, primary cons include its aging performance in modern DirectX 12/Vulkan titles, limited VRAM for high-resolution textures, and a lack of official driver support for the latest games as it has reached legacy status.

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