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

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.

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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%

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Performance Per Dollar

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

GeForce GTX 1060 3GB Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

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

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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+167%	3 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s+50%	192 GB/s
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 1660 Ti (móvel)) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

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

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Media & Encoding

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

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

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Power & Dimensions

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

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