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GeForce GTX 1060 vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design

CPUCPUGPUGPU
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

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GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design

2019Core: 1140 MHzBoost: 1335 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 1060
6 GB 180
10,064
+17.2%
brand logoGeForce GTX 680
brand logoGeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
brand logoGeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
brand logoGeForce GTX TITAN Z
brand logoGeForce GTX 980 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
6 GB 60
8,589
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
brand logoGeForce MX570
brand logoGeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design
brand logoGeForce GTX 1650 Ti
brand logoGeForce GTX 980M SLI
brand logoGeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
brand logoTITAN V
brand logoRTX 4000 Ada Generation

About G3D Mark

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Why buy it

  • ✅25.1% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • ❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
  • ❌200% higher power demand at 180W vs 60W.

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design

2019

Why buy it

  • ✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 1060: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 1060 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
  • ✅Draws 60W instead of 180W, a 120W reduction.
  • ✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • ❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1060 better than GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design?
Yes. GeForce GTX 1060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 25.1% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data and 17.2% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2016 instead of 2019, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2019 generation instead of 2016 and a 12nm process instead of 16nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
GeForce GTX 1060 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce GTX 1060 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $249 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 25.1% more estimated average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data and 17.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design is the newer 2019 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (60W vs 180W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.
When does GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design make more sense than GeForce GTX 1060?
Yes. GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (60W vs 180W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1060. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1060 currently gives you 17.2% higher G3D Mark and 25.1% more estimated average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
1080p
low117 FPS80 FPS
medium105 FPS69 FPS
high91 FPS59 FPS
ultra77 FPS39 FPS
1440p
low103 FPS70 FPS
medium87 FPS62 FPS
high76 FPS46 FPS
ultra67 FPS30 FPS
4K
low55 FPS26 FPS
medium49 FPS25 FPS
high41 FPS17 FPS
ultra37 FPS14 FPS
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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
1080p
low216 FPS219 FPS
medium181 FPS192 FPS
high148 FPS145 FPS
ultra113 FPS117 FPS
1440p
low134 FPS166 FPS
medium107 FPS141 FPS
high87 FPS112 FPS
ultra68 FPS89 FPS
4K
low62 FPS98 FPS
medium51 FPS82 FPS
high49 FPS66 FPS
ultra41 FPS51 FPS
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League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
1080p
low453 FPS387 FPS
medium362 FPS309 FPS
high302 FPS258 FPS
ultra226 FPS193 FPS
1440p
low340 FPS290 FPS
medium272 FPS232 FPS
high226 FPS193 FPS
ultra170 FPS145 FPS
4K
low226 FPS193 FPS
medium181 FPS155 FPS
high151 FPS129 FPS
ultra113 FPS97 FPS
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Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
1080p
low358 FPS235 FPS
medium302 FPS197 FPS
high260 FPS160 FPS
ultra226 FPS135 FPS
1440p
low299 FPS178 FPS
medium254 FPS153 FPS
high208 FPS120 FPS
ultra170 FPS97 FPS
4K
low170 FPS96 FPS
medium133 FPS76 FPS
high123 FPS60 FPS
ultra102 FPS45 FPS
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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1140 MHz to 1335 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,589 points. Launch price was $229.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design's 8,589 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 17.2%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design uses Turing, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 1,536 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 4.101 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1335 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
G3D Mark Score
10,064+17%
8,589
Architecture
Pascal
Turing
Process Node
16 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
2560+67%
1536
Compute (TFLOPS)
8.873 TFLOPS+116%
4.101 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1733 MHz+30%
1335 MHz
ROPs
64+33%
48
TMUs
160+67%
96
L1 Cache
0.94 MB
1.5 MB+60%
L2 Cache
2 MB+33%
1.5 MB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 6 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 288 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
VRAM Capacity
6 GB
6 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
192 GB/s
288 GB/s+50%
Bus Width
192-bit
192-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB+33%
1.5 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
DirectX
12
12 (12_1)
Vulkan
1.3
1.4+8%
OpenGL
4.5
4.6+2%
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
Encoder
NVENC (Pascal)
7th Gen NVENC
Decoder
NVDEC (Pascal)
4th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design's 60W — a 100% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
TDP
180W
60W-67%
Recommended PSU
400W-20%
500W
Power Connector
6-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
173mm
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Height
111mm
—
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
—
85°C
Perf/Watt
55.9
143.2+156%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
MSRP
$249
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Codename
GP104
TU116
Release
May 27 2016
April 23 2019
Ranking
#137
#299