GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)
VS
L4

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) vs L4

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)

2020Core: 1350 MHzBoost: 1485 MHz
VS

L4

2023Core: 795 MHzBoost: 2040 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 GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)

#12
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 L4

#81
Tesla T10
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975
145%
#82
RTX A5000
MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800
142%
#83
Radeon Pro Vega 64X
MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200
140%
#84
Radeon PRO V710
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000
139%
#85
RTX A5500
MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200
135%
#86
Radeon Pro WX 9100
MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550
129%
#87
A10G
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000
126%
#88
Tesla T4
MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000
125%
#89
Tesla M40 24GB
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120
123%
#90
Quadro P5000
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400
118%
#91
RTX PRO 6000
MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565
116%
#92
RTX A6000
MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500
113%
#93
Quadro RTX A6000
MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500
113%
#94
RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell
MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799
102%
#96
L4
MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800
100%
#97
RTX 6000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500
97%
#98
RTX 5880 Ada Generation
MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000
97%
#99
Tesla M40
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099
94%
#100
Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot
MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499
87%
#101
84%
#102
Radeon Pro Vega II Duo
MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500
74%
#103
Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999
68%
#104
Radeon Pro W6900X
MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000
67%
#105
Quadro RTX 6000
MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800
66%
#106
L40S
MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500
62%
#107
Quadro P6000
MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500
60%
#108
Quadro M6000
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500
54%
#109
Quadro M6000 24GB
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600
54%
#110
Quadro GV100
MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999
49%
#111
Tesla P40
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150
48%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The L4 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile).

InsightGeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)L4
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)
Leading raw performance (+0.3%)
Longevity
🔮Strong Longevity (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm)
🔮Strong Longevity (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the L4 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 (Mobile) and L4

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

L4

The L4 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 795 MHz to 2040 MHz. It has 7424 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 72W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,153 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) scores 10,119 and the L4 reaches 10,153 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is built on Turing while the L4 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs 7,424 (L4). Raw compute: 3.041 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs 30.29 TFLOPS (L4). Boost clocks: 1485 MHz vs 2040 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)L4
G3D Mark Score
10,119
10,153
Architecture
Turing
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
12 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
1024
7424+625%
Compute (TFLOPS)
3.041 TFLOPS
30.29 TFLOPS+896%
Boost Clock
1485 MHz
2040 MHz+37%
ROPs
32
80+150%
TMUs
64
240+275%
L1 Cache
1 MB
7.5 MB+650%
L2 Cache
1 MB
48 MB+4700%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)L4
Upscaling Tech
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Not Supported
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 L4 has 8 GB. The L4 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs 48 MB (L4) — the L4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)L4
VRAM Capacity
6 GB
8 GB+33%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
192-bit+50%
128-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB
48 MB+4700%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs 12.2 (L4). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)L4
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
0
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (L4). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC (4x). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (L4).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)L4
Encoder
NVENC 6th Gen
8th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder
NVDEC 4th Gen
5th Gen NVDEC (4x)
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) draws 50W versus the L4's 72W — a 36.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs 500W (L4). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)L4
TDP
50W-31%
72W
Recommended PSU
500W
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
169mm
Height
69mm
Slots
0-100%
1
Temp (Load)
75
75°C
Perf/Watt
202.4+44%
141.0
💰

Value Analysis

The L4 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)L4
MSRP
$2345
Avg Price (30d)
$1800
Codename
TU116
AD104
Release
April 23 2020
March 21 2023
Ranking
#324
#259