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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£260
  • Avg. price in US: ~$280
  • VRAM: 6 GB
  • Memory bus width: 192 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 120 W

ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp 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.

5.6

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%

5.2

Technical Score

10.0%

8.9

User score

Good
5.2

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.

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

Score components:

44.0%

3.4

Performance

24.0%

3.8

Memory

12.0%

8.6

Power & Cooling

11.0%

8.4

Platform & Features

5.0%

9.3

Design

4.0%

8.8

Connectivity & Media

Good
8.9

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%

9.2

User reviews

30.0%

8.1

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.6
(246)

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

Excellent
  • 2.6
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.6

    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%

    1.6

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.7
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    1.6

    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%

    1.6

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    3.6

    VRAM

    15.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.5
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    1.6

    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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Verdict

The Zotac Gaming GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp is a compact, factory-overclocked graphics card built on the 12nm Turing architecture, featuring 1,536 CUDA cores and 6GB of high-speed GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus. It operates with a base clock of 1500 MHz and an aggressive boost clock of 1860 MHz, delivering reliable 1080p and 1440p gaming performance that rivals the previous generation's GTX 1070. Key advantages include its IceStorm 2.0 cooling system with dual 90mm fans, a protective wraparound metal backplate, and a small 209.6mm length that fits 99% of PC builds. However, the card lacks dedicated RT and Tensor cores for ray tracing or DLSS, and some users note the absence of an idle fan-stop feature, meaning the fans remain audible even during low-load tasks.

Technical Specifications of graphics card ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.

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

Score components:

44.0%

3.4

Performance

24.0%

3.8

Memory

12.0%

8.6

Power & Cooling

11.0%

8.4

Platform & Features

5.0%

9.3

Design

4.0%

8.8

Connectivity & Media

5.2
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp has a technical score of 5.19 points, which is lower than that of 80.7% 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%

9.2

User reviews

30.0%

8.1

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.6
(246)

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

8.9
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp has a user score of 8.88 points, which is higher than that of 80.7% 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.
8.1
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp has a popularity of 8.1 points, which is higher than 75.5% 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%

5.6

Overall score

40.0%

9.2

Price

6.6
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.6 points, which is lower than 73.5% 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

6,340 points
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp scores 6,340 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 81.8% of graphics cards.
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

1,651 points
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp scores 1,651 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 80.2% of graphics cards.
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

11,737 points
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp scores 11,737 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 81.5% of graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

5,064 points
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp scores 5,064 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 83.1% of graphics cards.
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

5.71 TFLOPS
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp delivers 5.71 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 85.7% 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
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp has 6 GB of VRAM, which is less than 82.6% of graphics cards and equal to 5.2% 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

GDDR6
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

GDDR6
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 15.9% of graphics cards and equal to 40.3% of graphics cards.
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
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp uses a 192 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 50.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 18.8% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
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

288 GB/s
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp reaches 288 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 69.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 6.8% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
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
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp supports PCIe 3.0, which is older than on 77.7% 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

x16
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 23.4% of graphics cards and equal to 76.6% of graphics cards.
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

12.1
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp supports DirectX 12.1, which is older than on 77.4% of graphics cards and equal to 4.4% of graphics cards.
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
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.7% of graphics cards and equal to 79.3% 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
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 1.9% of graphics cards and equal to 98.1% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
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

4
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 8.3% of graphics cards and equal to 88.9% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
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
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 91% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

3
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21% of graphics cards and equal to 76.8% 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
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 19.5% of graphics cards and equal to 47.1% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
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

32.4 Gbps
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp supports DisplayPort link rates up to 32.4 Gbps, which is faster than on 57.6% of graphics cards and equal to 21.5% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
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
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp has a TDP of 120 W, which is lower than that of 83% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.3% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
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

121 W
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp draws 121 W under peak load, which is lower than 85.4% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
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
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp recommends a 450 W PSU, which is lower than that of 84.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 6% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
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
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp has a board power limit of 120 W, which is lower than that of 85.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.4% 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

120 W
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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

209.6 x 119.3 x 41 mm
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp measures 209.6x119.3x 41 mm, which is more compact than 90.9% of graphics cards and equal in size to 0.5% of graphics cards.
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

209.6 mm
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp is 209.6 mm long, which is shorter than 87.5% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.2% 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

119.3 mm
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp is 119.3 mm tall, which is shorter than 65.2% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.2% 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
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 53.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 42.5% 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

700 g
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp weighs 700 g, which is lighter than 78.7% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.9% of graphics cards.
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ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp vs the average graphics card

  • 44.2% lower TDP
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp 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

    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp 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
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp 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

    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp 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
  • 75.4 mm shorter card length
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp is shorter than the average graphics card (209.6 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

    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp is shorter than the average graphics card (209.6 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.209.6 mm vs 285 mm
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp 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

    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp 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
  • 46.7% lower board power limit
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (120 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

    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (120 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.120 W vs 225 W
  • More compact card size
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp is more compact than the average graphics card (209.6x119.3x 41 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

    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp is more compact than the average graphics card (209.6x119.3x 41 mm vs 285x127x 52 mm). The average graphics card has a size of 285x127x 52 mm.209.6x119.3 x 41 mm vs 285x127 x 52 mm
  • 7 °C higher thermal ceiling
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp 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.
    What it is: Maximum safe junction temperature of the GPU die
    When it matters: When you are evaluating thermal headroom and want to know how close the GPU can run to its official ceiling before throttling behavior becomes a concern.

    Importance: LOW

    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp 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.88 °C vs 95 °C
  • 11% higher user score
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp has a higher user score than the average graphics card (8.88 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.
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp has a higher user score than the average graphics card (8.88 vs 8.000).8.88 vs 8
  • 44.2% lower TDP
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp 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
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp 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.
  • 46.7% lower board power limit
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (120 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
  • 7 °C higher thermal ceiling
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp 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.
  • 7 °C lower idle temperature
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp 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.
  • 75.4 mm shorter card length
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp is shorter than the average graphics card (209.6 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp 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
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp is more compact than the average graphics card (209.6x119.3x 41 mm vs 285x127x 52 mm). The average graphics card has a size of 285x127x 52 mm.
  • 5.7 mm lower card height
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp is shorter than the average graphics card (119.3 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.

Total
Overall
Power & Cooling
Design
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
  • 25.7% lower boost clock speed
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,860 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
  • 16 fewer compute units
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (24 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 88 fewer TMUs
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (96 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 55.4% lower texture rate
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (169.9 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
  • 144 fewer AI cores
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
  • 47.9% lower pixel rate
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (85 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
  • 21.9% lower base clock speed
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,500 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
  • 74.7% lower FP32 performance
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (5.7 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
  • 16 fewer ROPs
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (48 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 48.2% lower PassMark score
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (11,737 points vs 22,653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,653 points.
  • 56.8% lower gaming score
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (6,340 points vs 14,678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,678.5 points.
  • 82% lower ray tracing score
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (1,651 points vs 9,166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,166 points.
  • 75.2% lower compute throughput
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (5.7 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
  • 58.1% lower compute score
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (5,064 points vs 12,074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12,074 points.
  • 63.3% lower FP16 performance
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (10.9 TFLOPS vs 29.725 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 TFLOPS.
  • 68.8% lower FP64 performance
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp 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.
  • 2,816 fewer FP32 units
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (1,536 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 6 GB less VRAM
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp 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
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp 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.
  • 36.8% slower memory speed
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (12,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 35.7% lower memory bandwidth
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (288 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 95.8% smaller L2 cache
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (1 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
  • 14.3% slower VRAM clock
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,500 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 50% smaller L1 cache
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp 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
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp 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
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Older PCIe version
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • No AI upscalers
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp does not support AI upscalers, the average graphics card does.
  • 4 older
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp was released earlier than the average graphics card (2019 vs 2023).
    February 2019
  • Worse SAM support
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
  • Older DirectX version
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12.1 vs 12 Ultimate).
  • No sampler feedback
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • Older encoder generation
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (7 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • 71.2% fewer transistors
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (6,600 million vs 22,900 million). The average graphics card has 22,900 million transistors.
  • Older shader model
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.7 vs 6.8).
  • No AV1 encoding
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Narrower decode codec support
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp 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
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
  • Older HDCP version
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • Older NVDEC generation
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (4 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
  • 1 fewer fans
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
  • No dual BIOS
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • No fan stop
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • 30 dB noisier at idle
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp has a higher idle noise level than the average graphics card (30 dB vs 0 dB). The average graphics card has an idle noise level of 0 dB.
  • No RGB lighting
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 6 GB less VRAM
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp 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

    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (6 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.6 GB vs 12 GB
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp 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

    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp 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
  • 25.7% lower boost clock speed
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,860 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

    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,860 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.1860 MHz vs 2505 MHz
  • 2.4x larger process node
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp 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

    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp 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
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp 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

    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (192 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.192 bit vs 256 bit
  • 16 fewer compute units
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (24 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

    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (24 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.24 vs 40
  • 1 fewer fans
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp 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

    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).2 vs 3
  • No DLSS support
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp 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

    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
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What customers like about ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp?

  • Excellent 1080p gaming performance, reaching 60+ FPS in many AAA titles at high settings.
  • Compact, small form factor (SFF) design that fits in 99% of PC cases.
  • Very quiet operation under load; fans are barely audible even without an idle-stop feature.
  • Highly power efficient with a low 120W TDP, requiring only a single 8-pin power connector.
  • Strong manual overclocking potential, with some users and testers achieving near-RTX 2060 performance.
  • Reliable IceStorm 2.0 cooling solution with copper heat pipes.

What customers dislike about ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Amp?

  • Lacks modern NVIDIA features such as hardware-accelerated Ray Tracing and DLSS support.
  • Does not include a backplate, leaving the PCB exposed and less protected.
  • Thermal performance can be up to 10°C higher than some larger triple-fan competitors.
  • Higher price point compared to some other 1660 Ti variants and the newer GTX 1660 Super.
  • 6GB of VRAM is increasingly limited for modern AAA titles at 1440p or 4K resolutions.
  • No factory overclock on the base model (though the 'Amp' edition is factory overclocked, some find it modest).

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