GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) vs GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
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 1070 with Max-Q Design 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 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) | GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) and GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
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 1070 with Max-Q Design
The GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 27 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1215 MHz to 1379 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,842 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) scores 10,128 and the GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design reaches 9,842 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)) vs 2,048 (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 4.884 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)) vs 5.648 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 1590 MHz vs 1379 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) | GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,128+3% | 9,842 |
| Architecture | Turing | Pascal |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 | 2048+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.884 TFLOPS | 5.648 TFLOPS+16% |
| Boost Clock | 1590 MHz+15% | 1379 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 64+33% |
| TMUs | 96 | 128+33% |
| L1 Cache | 1.5 MB+100% | 0.75 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 2 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) | GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)) vs 256 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design) — a 12.5% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel). Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design) — the GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) | GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 288 GB/s+13% | 256 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 2 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design). 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 1070 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)) vs NVENC 4.0 (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design). 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 1070 with Max-Q Design).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) | GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) draws 80W versus the GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design's 115W — a 35.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) | GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W-30% | 115W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 126.6+48% | 85.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) | GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $150 |
| Codename | TU116 | GP104 |
| Release | April 23 2019 | June 27 2017 |
| Ranking | #250 | #358 |
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