GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
VS
GeForce GTX TITAN X

GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER vs GeForce GTX TITAN X

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER

2019Core: 1530 MHzBoost: 1785 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX TITAN X

2015Core: 1000 MHzBoost: 1075 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX TITAN X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightGeForce GTX 1660 SUPERGeForce GTX TITAN X
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.6%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)
Longevity
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $110 versus $120 for the GeForce GTX TITAN X, it costs 8% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 9.7% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce GTX 1660 SUPERGeForce GTX TITAN X
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+9.7%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($110)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER and GeForce GTX TITAN X

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER

The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 29 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1530 MHz to 1785 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 125W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,692 points. Launch price was $229.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX TITAN X

The GeForce GTX TITAN X is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 17 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1075 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,621 points. Launch price was $999.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER scores 12,692 and the GeForce GTX TITAN X reaches 12,621 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX TITAN X uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 3,072 (GeForce GTX TITAN X). Raw compute: 5.027 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 6.691 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX TITAN X). Boost clocks: 1785 MHz vs 1075 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1660 SUPERGeForce GTX TITAN X
G3D Mark Score
12,692
12,621
Architecture
Turing
Maxwell 2.0
Process Node
12 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
1408
3072+118%
Compute (TFLOPS)
5.027 TFLOPS
6.691 TFLOPS+33%
Boost Clock
1785 MHz+66%
1075 MHz
ROPs
48
96+100%
TMUs
88
192+118%
L1 Cache
1.4 MB+27%
1.1 MB
L2 Cache
1.5 MB
3 MB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1660 SUPERGeForce GTX TITAN X
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 1660 SUPER comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX TITAN X has 12 GB. The GeForce GTX TITAN X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 3 MB (GeForce GTX TITAN X) — the GeForce GTX TITAN X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1660 SUPERGeForce GTX TITAN X
VRAM Capacity
6 GB
12 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
336 GB/s
336 GB/s
Bus Width
192-bit
384-bit+100%
L2 Cache
1.5 MB
3 MB+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 12 (FL 12_1) (GeForce GTX TITAN X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1660 SUPERGeForce GTX TITAN X
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12 (FL 12_1)
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6+2%
4.5
Max Displays
3
4+33%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs NVENC 2nd gen (GeForce GTX TITAN X). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs NVDEC 2nd gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX TITAN X).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1660 SUPERGeForce GTX TITAN X
Encoder
NVENC (Turing)
NVENC 2nd gen
Decoder
NVDEC (Turing)
NVDEC 2nd gen
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1
H.264,H.265/HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER draws 125W versus the GeForce GTX TITAN X's 250W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 600W (GeForce GTX TITAN X). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 83°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1660 SUPERGeForce GTX TITAN X
TDP
125W-50%
250W
Recommended PSU
450W-25%
600W
Power Connector
8-pin
6-pin + 8-pin
Length
229mm
267mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
75-10%
83°C
Perf/Watt
101.5+101%
50.5
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $110, while the GeForce GTX TITAN X launched at $999 and now averages $120. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER costs 8.3% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 115.4 (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 105.2 (GeForce GTX TITAN X) — the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER offers 9.7% better value. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1660 SUPERGeForce GTX TITAN X
MSRP
$229-77%
$999
Avg Price (30d)
$110-8%
$120
Performance per Dollar
115.4+10%
105.2
Codename
TU116
GM200
Release
October 29 2019
March 17 2015
Ranking
#207
#209