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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£180
  • Avg. price in US: ~$220
  • VRAM: 6 GB
  • Memory bus width: 192 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 120 W

Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

4.7

Overall score

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 components:

90.0%

4.2

Technical Score

10.0%

9.4

User score

Poor
4.2

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

3.6

Performance

24.0%

2.9

Memory

12.0%

5.1

Power & Cooling

11.0%

6.2

Platform & Features

5.0%

8.5

Design

4.0%

5.8

Connectivity & Media

Poor
9.4

User score

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 components:

70.0%

9.1

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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4.6
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1.0
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Exceptional
  • 3.6
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.4

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.5
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    2.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.4

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.9
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    1.4

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.2

    VRAM

    10.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.0
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    1.4

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    2.2

    VRAM

    15.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.3
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    1.4

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    2.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The Palit GeForce GTX 1660 StormX is a compact, single-slot graphics card built on NVIDIA's Turing architecture, featuring 1,408 CUDA cores and 6GB of GDDR5 memory on a 192-bit bus. It operates with a 1530 MHz base clock and a 1785 MHz boost clock, requiring an 8-pin power connector and a recommended 450W PSU. Measuring just 168mm in length, its main characteristics include a 10cm fan for quiet, energy-efficient cooling and support for multiple displays via DisplayPort 1.4a, HDMI 2.0b, and Dual-Link DVI-D. Main pros include its small form factor, making it ideal for Mini-ITX builds, solid 1080p gaming performance, and high-quality streaming capabilities via the Turing encoder. Cons include the lack of ray-tracing (RT) and Tensor cores for DLSS, the use of slower GDDR5 memory compared to 'Super' or 'Ti' variants, and the absence of a semi-passive fan mode, meaning the fan remains active at all times.

Technical Specifications of Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

3.6

Performance

24.0%

2.9

Memory

12.0%

5.1

Power & Cooling

11.0%

6.2

Platform & Features

5.0%

8.5

Design

4.0%

5.8

Connectivity & Media

4.2
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx has a technical score of 4.22 points, which is lower than that of 87.5% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

9.1

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
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4.6
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1.0
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9.4
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx has a user score of 9.38 points, which is higher than that of 88.5% of products in this category.
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.
10
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 77.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

4.7

Overall score

40.0%

9.6

Price

6.2
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.2 points, which is lower than 75.6% of products in this category.
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

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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

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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

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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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

5.027 TFLOPS
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx delivers 5.027 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 89.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.5% of graphics cards.
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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

6 GB
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx has 6 GB of VRAM, which is less than 82.7% of graphics cards and equal to 5.1% of graphics cards.
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

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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

192 bit
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx uses a 192 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 50.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 18.8% of graphics cards.
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

192 GB/s
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx reaches 192 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 88.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.2% of graphics cards.
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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

3.0
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx supports PCIe 3.0, which is older than on 77.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.3% of graphics cards.
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

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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

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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

1.4
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 26.6% of graphics cards and equal to 73.4% of graphics cards.
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

4.6
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
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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

3
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx supports up to 3 displays, which is fewer than 92.3% of graphics cards and equal to 5.8% of graphics cards.
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

7680x4320
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 44.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 55.6% of graphics cards.
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

1
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx offers 1 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 89.5% of graphics cards and equal to 8.6% of graphics cards.
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

1.4a
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 22.7% of graphics cards and equal to 44.2% of graphics cards.
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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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

120 W
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx has a TDP of 120 W, which is lower than that of 83.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.6% of graphics cards.
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

111 W
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx draws 111 W under peak load, which is lower than 88.6% of graphics cards.
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

450 W
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx recommends a 450 W PSU, which is lower than that of 85.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 5.8% of graphics cards.
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

120 W
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx has a board power limit of 120 W, which is lower than that of 85.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1% of graphics cards.
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

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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

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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

168 mm
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx is 168 mm long, which is shorter than 95.8% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1% of graphics cards.
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

122 mm
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx is 122 mm tall, which is shorter than 61.9% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.4% of graphics cards.
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

2 slot/s
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 49.2% of graphics cards and equal in width to 47.3% of graphics cards.
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

408 g
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx weighs 408 g, which is lighter than 95.4% of graphics cards.
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Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx vs the average graphics card

  • 44.2% lower TDP
    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx 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 Stormx 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
  • 117.37 mm shorter card length
    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx is shorter than the average graphics card (168 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 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 Stormx is shorter than the average graphics card (168 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.168 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 30.8% lower PSU requirement
    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx 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 Stormx 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
  • 14.3% faster VRAM clock
    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,001 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 Stormx has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,001 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.2001 MHz vs 1750 MHz
  • 45.5% lower board power limit
    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (120 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 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 Stormx has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (120 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.120 W vs 220 W
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx 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 Stormx has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.1 vs 0
  • 17.2% higher user score
    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.38 vs 8.000).
    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.
    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.38 vs 8.000).9.38 vs 8
  • 2.94x cheaper
    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx is cheaper than the average graphics card (£180 vs £530).
    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx is cheaper than the average graphics card (£180 vs £530).£180 vs £530
  • 14.3% faster VRAM clock
    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,001 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx 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 Stormx 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 Stormx 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.
  • 45.5% lower board power limit
    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (120 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • 49.5% lower peak power draw
    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (111 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
  • 117.37 mm shorter card length
    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx is shorter than the average graphics card (168 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 59.1% lighter card weight
    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx is lighter than the average graphics card (408 g vs 998 g). The average graphics card weighs 998 g.

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Overall
Memory
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
Design
  • 28.6% lower boost clock speed
    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,785 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 18 fewer compute units
    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx 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 Stormx has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (88 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 58.3% lower texture rate
    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (157.1 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 48.1% lower pixel rate
    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (85.7 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 20.3% lower base clock speed
    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,530 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 16 fewer ROPs
    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (48 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 65.9% lower FP16 performance
    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (10.1 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
  • 78.2% lower compute throughput
    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (5 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 66.2% lower FP64 performance
    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0.2 TFLOPS vs 0.4651 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.4651 TFLOPS.
  • 2,944 fewer FP32 units
    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx 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 Stormx 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 Stormx 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 Stormx has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (192 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 57.9% slower memory speed
    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx 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.
  • 95.3% smaller L2 cache
    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (1.5 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 50% smaller L1 cache
    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx 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 Stormx 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.
  • Older PCIe version
    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • 4 older
    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,019 vs 2,023).
  • No sampler feedback
    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • 69.9% fewer transistors
    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (6,600 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • 2 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx 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 Stormx does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • 1 fewer displays supported
    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx 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 Stormx does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
  • Older HDCP version
    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • 1 fewer monitors per output type
    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (3 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 monitors per output type.
  • Older NVDEC generation
    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (4 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
  • 2 fewer fans
    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
  • No fan stop
    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • No backplate
    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
  • No RGB lighting
    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 28.6% lower boost clock speed
    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,785 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 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 Stormx has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,785 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1785 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 2 fewer fans
    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 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 Stormx has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).1 vs 3
  • 6 GB less VRAM
    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx 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 Stormx 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
  • 2.4x larger process node
    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx 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 Stormx 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
  • 18 fewer compute units
    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx 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 Stormx has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (22 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.22 vs 40
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx 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 Stormx 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
  • 96 fewer TMUs
    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (88 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (88 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.88 vs 184
  • 58.3% lower texture rate
    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (157.1 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (157.1 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.157.1 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
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(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

What customers like about Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx?

  • Compact single-fan design (17cm) ideal for Mini-ITX and small-form-factor builds
  • Strong 1080p gaming performance for its price bracket
  • Highly energy-efficient with low power consumption (~120W TDP)
  • Effective cooling performance, typically maintaining temperatures around 65°C under load
  • Competitive pricing, often positioned as one of the most affordable GTX 1660 variants

What customers dislike about Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Stormx?

  • Lack of 'idle-fan-stop' feature; the fan spins continuously even when not under load
  • Can be audible under heavy load compared to dual-fan alternatives
  • Basic aesthetics with no backplate or RGB lighting
  • Performance uplift over the previous-generation GTX 1060 is relatively modest
  • Lacks modern NVIDIA features like Ray Tracing and DLSS support

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bit-tech.net
09/04/2019
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 StormX OC Review If you need help analyzing the performance benchmarks or comparing these specific test results, let me know!

The Palit GeForce GTX 1660 StormX OC is a compact, value-oriented graphics card designed for small-form-factor builds, measuring no longer than a mini-ITX motherboard. Priced slightly above the base MSRP, it features a factory overclock that bumps the boost clock by 45MHz to 1,830MHz, though this offers negligible real-world performance gains over stock models. Architecturally, it...Read more

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hexus.net
19/03/2019
Review: Palit GeForce GTX 1660 StormX OC

The Palit GeForce GTX 1660 StormX OC is a compact, mini-ITX graphics card designed for budget-conscious gamers building small-form-factor PCs. Priced around £215, it features a factory overclock that bumps the boost frequency to 1,830MHz, slightly higher than the 1,785MHz stock speed. Architecturally, it utilizes a cut-down TU116 GPU with 1,408 shaders and 6GB of older 8Gbps GDDR5...Read more

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bit-tech.net
09/04/2019
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 StormX OC Review

The Palit GeForce GTX 1660 StormX OC provides excellent bang-for-buck value, making it a highly recommended choice for budget-conscious gamers looking for optimal 1080p performance at maximum settings. Priced at a reasonable £215, it easily outperforms the non-overclocked GTX 1660 Ti by offering a much lower price point, despite the Ti variant being only 16% faster for a 21% price...Read more

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guru3d.com
14/03/2019
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 StormX OC review - www.guru3d.com

The Palit GeForce GTX 1660 StormX OC is a compact and highly energy-efficient graphics card priced at the standard MSRP of $219. Based on the 12nm "Turing" TU116 GPU, it features 1,408 active shader cores and 6GB of GDDR5 memory running across a 192-bit bus. To hit its budget-friendly price point, NVIDIA stripped away the specialized RT and Tensor cores, meaning the card lacks...Read more

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techpowerup.com
14/03/2019
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 StormX OC 6 GB Review

The TechPowerUp review of the Palit GeForce GTX 1660 StormX highlights it as a compact, budget-friendly 1080p gaming card based on the 12nm Turing architecture. Pros include an effective factory overclock, excellent power efficiency (111W), and a short form factor suitable for Mini-ITX builds. Cons noted in the review center on the lack of a backplate, standard GDDR5 memory, and a...Read more

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