GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) vs GeForce RTX 4070

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)

2020Core: 1350 MHzBoost: 1485 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

2023Core: 1920 MHzBoost: 2475 MHz

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) vs GeForce RTX 4070 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) vs GeForce RTX 4070 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) vs GeForce RTX 4070: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)

2020

Why buy it

  • Draws 50W instead of 200W, a 150W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • Older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Why buy it

  • 120.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 6 GB).
  • Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 300% higher power demand at 200W vs 50W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 4070 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 120.7% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 166% in PassMark G3D (26,919 vs 10,119), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 12nm, and 46 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 4070 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) vs GeForce RTX 4070 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) scores 10,119 versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 26,919 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 166%. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070). Raw compute: 3.041 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070). Boost clocks: 1485 MHz vs 2475 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)GeForce RTX 4070
G3D Mark Score
10,119
26,919+166%
Architecture
Turing
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
12 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
1024
5888+475%
Compute (TFLOPS)
3.041 TFLOPS
29.15 TFLOPS+859%
Boost Clock
1485 MHz
2475 MHz+67%
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
64
184+188%
L1 Cache
1 MB
5.8 MB+480%
L2 Cache
1 MB
36 MB+3500%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is capped at Upscaling support.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)GeForce RTX 4070
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation
Not Supported
DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction
No
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) has 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 carries 12 GB. GeForce RTX 4070 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) and 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 4070. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)GeForce RTX 4070
VRAM Capacity
6 GB
12 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth
288 GB/s
504 GB/s+75%
Bus Width
192-bit
192-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB
36 MB+3500%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)GeForce RTX 4070
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)GeForce RTX 4070
Encoder
NVENC 6th Gen
8th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder
NVDEC 4th Gen
5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 200W — a 120% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)GeForce RTX 4070
TDP
50W-75%
200W
Recommended PSU
500W-23%
650W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
8-pin
Length
304mm
Height
137mm
Slots
0-100%
3
Temp (Load)
75-6%
80°C
Perf/Watt
202.4+50%
134.6
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4070 (2023 vs 2020).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)GeForce RTX 4070
MSRP
$599
Codename
TU116
AD104
Release
April 23 2020
April 12 2023
Ranking
#324
#32

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