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Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price in UK: ~£210
Avg. price in US: ~$220
VRAM: 6 GB
Memory bus width: 192 bit
Thermal Design Power (TDP): 120 W

Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual 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.

5.1

Good

4.9

Poor

7.5

Very good

2.5
Gaming
Score components:
45.0%
1.5
Floating-point performance
25.0%
3.6
VRAM
20.0%
1.0
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version
5.0
Video editing
Score components:
35.0%
7.0
AV1 encode
30.0%
3.6
VRAM
20.0%
1.5
Floating-point performance
15.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version
2.6
1080p
Score components:
55.0%
1.5
Floating-point performance
25.0%
3.6
VRAM
10.0%
1.0
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version
2.4
1440p
Score components:
50.0%
1.5
Floating-point performance
30.0%
3.6
VRAM
15.0%
1.0
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version
2.4
4K
Score components:
40.0%
1.5
Floating-point performance
35.0%
3.6
VRAM
20.0%
1.0
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version

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The Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual is a mid-range graphics card built on the NVIDIA Turing architecture, featuring 1,408 CUDA cores and 6GB of GDDR5 VRAM with a 192-bit memory interface. It operates with a base clock of 1530 MHz and a boost clock of 1785 MHz, relying on a dual-fan cooling system and a single 8-pin power connector to maintain a 120W TDP. The card is praised for its solid 1080p gaming performance, compact dual-slot design, and efficient thermal management. However, it lacks dedicated RT and Tensor cores for ray tracing or DLSS, uses older GDDR5 memory instead of the faster GDDR6 found in the 'Super' variant, and may struggle with demanding AAA titles at higher resolutions or ultra settings.

Technical Specifications of graphics card Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual

Overall score

5.1

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Popularity

What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.

Performance

3.3

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3DMark Time Spy benchmark score

What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.

When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

3DMark Port Royal score

What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.

When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

PassMark (G3D) result

What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark

When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

PassMark (DirectCompute) result

What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests

When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

Floating-point performance

What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.

When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

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Memory

3.5

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VRAM

What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card

When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

Memory type

What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)

When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR5

GDDR version

What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

Memory bus width

What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits

When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

Maximum memory bandwidth

What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory

When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

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Platform & Features

8.0

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PCI Express (PCIe) version

What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported

When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

PCIe lanes

What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication

When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

DirectX version

What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version

When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

Vulkan version

What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version

When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

OpenGL version

What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version

When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

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Connectivity & Media

5.9

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Max displays supported

What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously

When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

Max digital resolution

What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution

When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

DisplayPort outputs

What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs

When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

DisplayPort version

What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported

When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

DisplayPort link rates

What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections

When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

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Power & Cooling

8.6

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)

What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)

When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

Power consumption while under peak load

What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.

When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

Recommended PSU wattage

What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply

When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

Board power limit

What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board

When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

PCIe power spec

What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed

When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

120 W

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Design

9.3

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Size

What it is: Physical size of the GPU card

When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

Length

What it is: Physical length of the GPU card

When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

Height

What it is: Physical height of the GPU card

When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

Slot width

What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card

When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

Weight

What it is: Total weight of the graphics card

When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual vs the average graphics card

Why is Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual better than the average graphics card?

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44.2% lower TDP
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (120 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.
Importance: MEDIUM
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual 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
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (450 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.
Importance: LOW
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual 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
50 mm shorter card length
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual is shorter than the average graphics card (235 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.
Importance: LOW
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual is shorter than the average graphics card (235 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.235 mm vs 285 mm
14.3% faster VRAM clock
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual 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.
What it is: Speed at which the GPU memory operates
When it matters: When you want more context on how quickly the card's VRAM can move data.
Importance: LOW
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual 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.2001 MHz vs 1750 MHz
0.5 slot/s slimmer design
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual 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.
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.
Importance: LOW
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual 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
More compact card size
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual is more compact than the average graphics card (235x115x 40 mm vs 285x127x 52 mm). The average graphics card has a size of 285x127x 52 mm.
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.
Importance: LOW
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual is more compact than the average graphics card (235x115x 40 mm vs 285x127x 52 mm). The average graphics card has a size of 285x127x 52 mm.235x115 x 40 mm vs 285x127 x 52 mm
37.8% lower board power limit
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (140 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.
Importance: LOW
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (140 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.140 W vs 225 W
1 more DVI outputs
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
What it is: Number of DVI display outputs available
When it matters: When you still use an older monitor that depends on DVI.
Importance: LOW
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.1 vs 0
14.3% faster VRAM clock
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual 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.
1 more DVI outputs
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
44.2% lower TDP
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (120 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
30.8% lower PSU requirement
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual 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.
37.8% lower board power limit
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (140 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
7 °C higher thermal ceiling
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (88 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
50 mm shorter card length
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual is shorter than the average graphics card (235 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
0.5 slot/s slimmer design
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual 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.
More compact card size
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual is more compact than the average graphics card (235x115x 40 mm vs 285x127x 52 mm). The average graphics card has a size of 285x127x 52 mm.
10 mm lower card height
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual is shorter than the average graphics card (115 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
42.7% lighter card weight
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual is lighter than the average graphics card (585 g vs 1,021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1,021 g.

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Why is Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual worse than the average graphics card?

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28.7% lower boost clock speed
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual 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.
40 fewer ray tracing cores
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
18 fewer compute units
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (22 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
96 fewer TMUs
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (88 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
58.8% lower texture rate
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (157.1 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
144 fewer AI cores
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
47.5% lower pixel rate
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (85.7 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
77.7% lower FP32 performance
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (5 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
20.3% lower base clock speed
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual 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.
16 fewer ROPs
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (48 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
83.3% lower gaming score
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (2,445 points vs 14,678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,678.5 points.
48.6% lower PassMark score
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (11,635 points vs 22,653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,653 points.
78.1% lower compute throughput
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (5 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
58.2% lower compute score
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (5,047 points vs 12,074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12,074 points.
66.2% lower FP16 performance
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (10.1 TFLOPS vs 29.725 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 TFLOPS.
66.7% lower FP64 performance
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual 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.
2,944 fewer FP32 units
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (1,408 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
6 GB less VRAM
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (6 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
64 bit narrower memory bus
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual 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.
57.1% lower memory bandwidth
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (192.1 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
57.9% slower memory speed
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (8,004 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
95.8% smaller L2 cache
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (1 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
50% smaller L1 cache
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (64 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
2.4x larger process node
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual 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.
No DLSS support
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
No ray tracing
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
Older PCIe version
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
No XeSS support
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
4 older
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual was released earlier than the average graphics card (2019 vs 2023).
March 2019
Worse SAM support
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
Lower VRS tier
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual supports a lower VRS tier than the average graphics card (Tier 1 vs Tier 2).
Older encoder generation
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (6 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
Older DirectX version
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12.1 vs 12 Ultimate).
No sampler feedback
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
71.2% fewer transistors
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (6,600 million vs 22,900 million). The average graphics card has 22,900 million transistors.
2 fewer DisplayPort outputs
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
No AV1 encoding
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
1 fewer displays supported
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual supports fewer displays than the average graphics card (3 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 displays.
No AV1 decoding
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
Narrower decode codec support
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
Older HDMI version
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
Narrower encode codec support
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
Older HDCP version
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
2 fewer monitors per output type
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
Older NVDEC generation
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (4 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
1 fewer fans
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
No dual BIOS
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
No fan stop
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
9.3 dB noisier under load
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual 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.
28 dB noisier at idle
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual has a higher idle noise level than the average graphics card (28 dB vs 0 dB). The average graphics card has an idle noise level of 0 dB.
No RGB lighting
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
6 GB less VRAM
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (6 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.
Importance: HIGH
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual 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
28.7% lower boost clock speed
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual 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.
What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.
Importance: HIGH
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual 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.1785 MHz vs 2505 MHz
40 fewer ray tracing cores
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
What it is: Number of dedicated ray tracing processing cores or units
When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows in newer games.
Importance: HIGH
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual 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
18 fewer compute units
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (22 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.
Importance: HIGH
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual 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
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual has a higher process node than the average graphics card (12 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.
Importance: MEDIUM
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual 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
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (192 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.
Importance: HIGH
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (192 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.192 bit vs 256 bit
1 fewer fans
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
What it is: Total number of cooling fans
When it matters: When you compare cooler designs and want one more clue about thermal potential.
Importance: MEDIUM
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).2 vs 3
No DLSS support
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
What it is: Supports NVIDIA DLSS upscaling technology
When it matters: When you play NVIDIA-supported games and want better frame rates at higher settings.
Importance: LOW
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.

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What customers like about Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual?

Excellent value for 1080p gaming, often achieving 60+ FPS in modern titles
Highly energy-efficient with low power consumption (roughly 110W-125W TDP)
Compact dual-fan design suitable for smaller PC cases
Quiet operation under idle or low-load conditions
Solid thermal performance, typically maintaining temperatures around 65°C-70°C
Reliable Turing encoder for streaming and video recording

What customers dislike about Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Dual?

Lacks hardware support for Ray Tracing and DLSS
No idle fan stop feature (fans spin constantly even when the card is cool)
Limited performance for 1440p resolution without significant settings reductions
Plastic backplate is purely aesthetic and does not aid in cooling
Can become audible under heavy 3D loads compared to premium tri-fan models
Older GDDR5 memory bandwidth compared to the 'Super' or 'Ti' variants

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14/03/2019

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Ohne RTX, DLSS und Ti: Die GeForce GTX 1660 im Test

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 This review evaluates the EVGA GeForce GTX 1660 XC Ultra, a graphics card built on NVIDIA's 12nm "Turing" TU116 architecture that explicitly strips away tensor and RT cores, eliminating RTX ray-tracing and DLSS capabilities to target budget-conscious gamers. Positioned below the Ti variant at a lower price point, the GTX 1660 features 1,408 shader units and 88 texture units, which retains roughly 92% of the Ti’s core computing power. However, NVIDIA heavily limits its performance by utilizing 6 GB of slower GDDR5 memory across a 192-bit interface. This drops the total memory bandwidth down to 192.1 GB/s—roughly 50% less than the GTX 1660 Ti. The EVGA model specifically features a boost clock of 1,845 MHz and a slightly elevated power limit of 130W, which can be manually pushed up to 160W for overclocking. Pros and Cons Cons: Completely lacks modern hardware-accelerated Ray Tracing (RTX) and Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS); significantly bottlenecked by legacy GDDR5 memory instead of faster GDDR6; and suffers a massive 50% reduction in memory bandwidth compared to the GTX 1660 Ti.

gamestar.de

14/03/2019

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Nvidia Geforce GTX 1660Go to product viewer dialogue for this item. im Test - GameStar

The GameStar review highlights the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 (TU116 chip) as a highly capable, budget-friendly card for 1080p gaming, acting as a faster alternative to the GTX 1060. Testing the Gigabyte Gaming OC 6G variant, the report notes it features 1,408 shaders and 6.0 GB of GDDR5 VRAM, offering a strong price-to-performance ratio with efficient cooling. While efficient, the card lacks Ray Tracing and Tensor cores, and relies on slower GDDR5 memory, making it unsuited for high-resolution gaming at 1440p or 4K. YouTube

profesionalreview.com

30/10/2019

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GTX 1660 vs GTX 1660 SUPER vs GTX 1660 Ti: la gama media de Nvidia

Based on the review, the Nvidia GTX 1660 SUPER emerges as the clear winner in the mid-range lineup, essentially rendering its sister cards obsolete due to its superior price-to-performance ratio. Built on a highly efficient Turing architecture variant, the SUPER version frequently matches or outperforms the more expensive GTX 1660 Ti in modern synthetic benchmarks (like Time Spy) and 1080p gaming, delivering a comfortable 60+ FPS in most current titles. The main pros of the lineup, particularly for the SUPER, include excellent power efficiency, lower operational temperatures, and a very competitive entry price around €245, making it an ideal budget choice for full HD gaming. However, the review highlights distinct cons and limitations across all three graphics cards, especially when pushed beyond standard resolutions. None of these GPUs are capable of maintaining acceptable framerates at 4K resolution, and even at 1440p, the original GTX 1660 struggles to stay above 60 FPS in demanding games like Deus Ex. Furthermore, the GTX 1660 Ti suffers from poor market positioning; it is priced nearly €50 higher than the SUPER but provides lower framerates...

hardware.info

14/03/2019

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Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660Go to product viewer dialogue for this item. review: voor een dubbeltje op de eerste rang(versus.com) | Onbekend | Palit GeForc...

The Hardware Info Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 review positions this Turing-based graphics card as a budget-friendly mainstream solution designed to succeed the older GTX 1060 3GB. Operating on the cut-down TU116 architecture with 1,408 cores and a 192-bit interface, the card delivers a massive 28% performance leap over its direct predecessor and easily tackles 1080p gaming at highly playable frame rates. In demanding DirectX 11 open-world benchmarks like Ghost Recon: Wildlands, it maintains smooth performance at Full HD resolution, staying precisely 13% faster than the GTX 1060. Furthermore, it features modern hardware enhancements including FreeSync/Variable Refresh Rate compatibility and the highly efficient h.265 Turing NVENC encoder, making it an excellent, power-efficient upgrade path for gamers coming from severely outdated hardware like the GTX 960. However, the card features clear hardware trade-offs to hit its competitive €229 price point. The most prominent disadvantage is the choice of 6GB of slower GDDR5 memory instead of the newer GDDR6 found on the Ti variant, which slashes its memory bandwidth by 50% down to 192 GB/s and causes a 14% to 17% performance deficit...

tweakers.net

14/03/2019

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Nvidia GTX 1660 Review - Het vuur aan AMD's schenen

The Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 is a compelling midrange graphics card built on a scaled-down version of the Turing-based TU116 GPU, featuring 1,408 CUDA cores and 6GB of GDDR5 VRAM over a 192-bit bus. Benchmarked across eleven games on an Intel i9-9900K testbed, the card positions itself as an excellent choice for full-HD (1080p) gaming and moderate 1440p gaming at medium settings. It provides a noteworthy 18% performance improvement over its predecessor, the GTX 1060 (6GB), and beats its main competitor, the AMD Radeon RX 590, by roughly 7% in the overall 1080p performance index. At its recommended introductory retail price of €230, it delivers strong "bang for your buck," easily outpacing older Maxwell cards like the GTX 960 by over 100% in performance. Pros & Cons Pros Strong Midrange Performance: Delivers excellent framerates for 1080p gaming and handles 1440p well if settings are adjusted to Medium. High Efficiency: Features impressively low power consumption, drawing only 9.2W at idle and averaging 110.7W during in-game testing. Excellent Value: Outperforms the slightly more expensive and harder-to-find AMD RX 590, providing better value...

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