GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) vs GeForce GTX 1070 with Max...

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 GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)

#12

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

86%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

76%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

#6

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

110%

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

100%

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GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

100%

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GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

91%

#14

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

90%

#18

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

MSRP: $55|Avg: $55

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) 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 (Mobile) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)	GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) 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 (Mobile) Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) and GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1350 MHz to 1485 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,119 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) scores 10,119 and the GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design reaches 9,842 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs 2,048 (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 3.041 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs 5.648 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 1485 MHz vs 1379 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)	GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
G3D Mark Score	10,119+3%	9,842
Architecture	Turing	Pascal
Process Node	12 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	1024	2048+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.041 TFLOPS	5.648 TFLOPS+86%
Boost Clock	1485 MHz+8%	1379 MHz
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	64	128+100%
L1 Cache	1 MB+33%	0.75 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design has 8 GB. The GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs 256 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design) — a 12.5% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile). Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) 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 (Mobile)	GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s+13%	256 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)	GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12.1
Vulkan	1.2+9%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs NVENC 4.0 (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)	GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
Encoder	NVENC 6th Gen	NVENC 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC 4th Gen	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design's 115W — a 78.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)	GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
TDP	50W-57%	115W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	202.4+136%	85.6