GeForce GTX 1060 3GB vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)

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GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

86%

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Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

76%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% higher G3D Mark score and 166.7% more VRAM (8 GB vs 3 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1060 3GB.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (250mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 1060 3GB Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 3GB and GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)

GeForce GTX 1060 3GB

The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 18 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1708 MHz. It has 1152 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,815 points. Launch price was $199.

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1455 MHz to 1590 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,128 points. Launch price was $229.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB scores 9,815 and the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) reaches 10,128 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) uses Turing, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,152 (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB) vs 1,536 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)). Raw compute: 3.935 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB) vs 4.884 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1708 MHz vs 1590 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	9,815	10,128+3%
Architecture	Pascal	Turing
Process Node	16 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1152	1536+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.935 TFLOPS	4.884 TFLOPS+24%
Boost Clock	1708 MHz+7%	1590 MHz
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	72	96+33%
L1 Cache	0.42 MB	1.5 MB+257%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	1.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) has 8 GB. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB) vs 288 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel). Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	3 GB	8 GB+167%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	288 GB/s+50%
Bus Width	192-bit	192-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	1.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.1	1.1
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB) vs NVENC 6.0 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)
Encoder	NVENC 4.0	NVENC 6.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	PureVideo HD VP8
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB draws 120W versus the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)'s 80W — a 40% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 250mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)
TDP	120W	80W-33%
Recommended PSU	400W-20%	500W
Power Connector	6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	250mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	81.8	126.6+55%