NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super review. Specs and Benchmarks

Detailed Review of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super

Ranked 54 in CpusData's performance ranking, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super delivers exceptional graphics capabilities tailored for gamers and professionals alike.

  • Manufacturer: NVIDIA
  • Year of Manufacture: 2019
  • Process Technology: 12 nm
  • Power Consumption: 125 Watt (TDP)

Performance Specifications

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super 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 14000 MHz and an impressive memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s.

Key Features and Compatibility

In this section, we explore the technologies integrated into the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super, 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 Super.

Performance NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super in Popular Games

We present test results showcasing the performance of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super 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 Super, for general information about it.

Place in performance rating: 90
Value for money (0-100): 58.74
Architecture: Turing
Code name: TU116
Type: Desktop
Release date: 29 October 2019 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP): $229
Price now: $798 (3.5x MSRP)
Value for money: 27.51
GPU code name: Turing TU116
Market segment: Desktop

Technical specs

Characteristics that directly affect the performance of the video card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super. 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): 125 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): 125 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 Super.

Memory type: GDDR6
Maximum RAM amount: 6 GB
Memory bus width: 192 Bit
Memory clock speed: 14000 MHz
Memory bandwidth: 336.0 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
G-SYNC support: +
HDCP: +
HDMI: +

Technologies

Additional technologies that the vendor integrates into its devices. They do not directly affect the performance, but can have a nice addition to the graphics card functionality both in games and at work.

CUDA: 7.5
Ansel: +
NVENC: +

API support

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

DirectX: 12 (12_1)
OpenGL: 4.6
Vulkan: 1.2.131
Shader Model: 6.5
OpenCL: 1.2

Overall gaming performance

Performance Testing Results The following tests display the FPS results for the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super 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 Super 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
1920x1080
QHD
2560x1440
4K
3840x2160
Horizon Zero Dawn (2020)
low
1280x720
138
med.
1920x1080
88
high
1920x1080
73
ultra
1920x1080
57
QHD
2560x1440
44
4K
3840x2160
24
Death Stranding (2020)
low
1280x720
147
med.
1920x1080
93.8
high
1920x1080
86
ultra
1920x1080
84.3
QHD
2560x1440
58.5
4K
3840x2160
31.5
F1 2020 (2020)
low
1280x720
298
med.
1920x1080
171
high
1920x1080
137
ultra
1920x1080
94.3
QHD
2560x1440
69.3
4K
3840x2160
39
Gears Tactics (2020)
low
1280x720
324.4
med.
1920x1080
162.1
high
1920x1080
104.8
ultra
1920x1080
72.2
QHD
2560x1440
46
4K
3840x2160
24.1
Doom Eternal (2020)
low
1280x720
265
med.
1920x1080
143
high
1920x1080
126
ultra
1920x1080
122
QHD
2560x1440
73.4
4K
3840x2160
34.4
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 Super in Benchmarks

The performance of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super 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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