NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 review. Specs and Benchmarks

Detailed Review of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660

Ranked 71 in CpusData's performance ranking, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 delivers exceptional graphics capabilities tailored for gamers and professionals alike.

  • Manufacturer: NVIDIA
  • Year of Manufacture: 2019
  • Process Technology: 12 nm
  • Power Consumption: 120 Watt (TDP)

Performance Specifications

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 operates at a base clock frequency of 1530 MHz, with the potential to overclock up to 1785 MHz. This card is equipped with 6 GB of high-speed memory, featuring a clock rate of 8000 MHz and an impressive memory bandwidth of 192.1 GB/s.

Key Features and Compatibility

In this section, we explore the technologies integrated into the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660, including:

  • Supported Technologies - A comprehensive overview of the advanced technologies utilized in the card to enhance performance and visual fidelity.
  • Interfaces - A detailed list of available interfaces for connectivity, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of displays and peripherals.
  • Motherboard Compatibility - Insights into which motherboard configurations are best suited for optimal performance with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660.

Performance NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 in Popular Games

We present test results showcasing the performance of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 in several popular titles. This data allows potential buyers to gauge how well this graphics card handles various gaming scenarios, ensuring it meets their expectations.

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General info

The main nomenclature characteristics of the video card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660, for general information about it.

Place in performance rating: 106
Value for money (0-100): 62.49
Architecture: Turing
Code name: TU116
Type: Desktop
Release date: 14 March 2019 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP): $219
Price now: $698 (3.2x MSRP)
Value for money: 29.60
GPU code name: Turing TU116
Market segment: Desktop

Technical specs

Characteristics that directly affect the performance of the video card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660. Smaller process technology, higher clock frequencies, more threads and transistors are signs of a modern graphics card.

Pipelines: 1408
Core clock speed: 1530 MHz
Boost Clock: 1785 MHz
Transistor count: 6,600 million
Manufacturing process technology: 12 nm
Power consumption (TDP): 120 Watt
Texture fill rate: 157.1
Pipelines / CUDA cores: 1408
Boost clock speed: 1785 MHz
Number of transistors: 6,600 million
Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt

Compatibility, dimensions and requirements

Additional technical information, does not greatly affect the performance rating.

Interface: PCIe 3.0 x16
Length: 229 mm
Supplementary power connectors: 1x 8-pin

Memory

Video card memory is used to store calculations. Modern software and 3D games require higher memory capacity and speed. The higher these parameters, the higher the performance of the chip NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660.

Memory type: GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount: 6 GB
Memory bus width: 192 Bit
Memory clock speed: 8000 MHz
Memory bandwidth: 192.1 GB/s
Shared memory: -

Video outputs and ports

Information about video card interfaces, ports, shape factor and size.

Display Connectors: 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
HDMI: +

API support

Supported by the video card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 API. The higher the version, the better performance in games.

DirectX: 12 (12_1)
OpenGL: 4.6

Overall gaming performance

Performance Testing Results The following tests display the FPS results for the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 across various screen resolutions, aligned with the recommendations provided by game developers. Benchmarking Note: Please note that the performance benchmarks for the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 may vary based on several factors, including the specific environment, motherboard, and processor used during testing. These variables can influence the overall gaming experience, so actual performance may differ from the results presented here.


low
1280x720
med.
1920x1080
high
1920x1080
ultra
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QHD
2560x1440
4K
3840x2160
Horizon Zero Dawn (2020)
low
1280x720
130
med.
1920x1080
82
high
1920x1080
67
ultra
1920x1080
54
QHD
2560x1440
40
4K
3840x2160
21
Death Stranding (2020)
low
1280x720
138
med.
1920x1080
86.7
high
1920x1080
79.3
ultra
1920x1080
77.6
QHD
2560x1440
53.3
4K
3840x2160
28.6
F1 2020 (2020)
low
1280x720
292
med.
1920x1080
160
high
1920x1080
128
ultra
1920x1080
89.8
QHD
2560x1440
66.1
4K
3840x2160
37.2
Gears Tactics (2020)
low
1280x720
297.9
med.
1920x1080
141.7
high
1920x1080
92
ultra
1920x1080
61.9
QHD
2560x1440
43
4K
3840x2160
22.8
Doom Eternal (2020)
low
1280x720
257
med.
1920x1080
138
high
1920x1080
121
ultra
1920x1080
115
QHD
2560x1440
71.7
4K
3840x2160
38.2
Legend
5 Stutter – Insufficient data. Similar graphics cards stutter, the game is likely to show a low frame rate. There will be some lags.
May Stutter – Insufficient data. Similar graphics cards stutter, the game is likely to show a low frame rate. There will be some lags.
30 Fluent – According to the results of benchmarks the game should run at 25 frames per second (fps)
40 Fluent – According to the results of benchmarks the game should run at 35 frames per second (fps)
60 Fluent – According to the results of benchmarks the game should run at 58 frames per second (fps)
May Run Fluently – Insufficient data. Similar graphics cards show a smooth frame rate, comfortable for the game.
? Uncertain – Graphics cards testing has shown that a slower card can provide a high and stable frame rate for the same operation.
Uncertain – The work of the video card in the game is still being studied. Interpolation among analogs is not possible.
The value depicts the average frame rate. Hovering over the value, you can get individual results.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 in Benchmarks

The performance of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 is showcased through various popular modern benchmarks. Testing under maximum load conditions provides valuable insights into the true capabilities of the graphics processor, enabling comparisons with other leading graphics card models. For detailed benchmark descriptions and results, please visit their respective pages.

Overall benchmark performance

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