GeForce GTX 1660 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1060

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 Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 26.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1060.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+26.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-26.7%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $85 for the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, it costs 29% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 11.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+11.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($85)	✅More affordable ($60)

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 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1660 Ti and GeForce GTX 1060

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 22 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,747 points. Launch price was $279.

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti scores 12,747 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti leads by 26.7%. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 5.437 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	12,747+27%	10,064
Architecture	Turing	Pascal
Process Node	12 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	1536	2560+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.437 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+63%
Boost Clock	1770 MHz+2%	1733 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	96	160+67%
L1 Cache	1.5 MB+60%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	GeForce GTX 1060
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)

Both cards feature 6 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	6 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	2 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12	12
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti draws 120W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 40% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 6-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 173mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	120W-33%	180W
Recommended PSU	450W	400W-11%
Power Connector	8-pin	6-pin
Length	229mm	173mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	106.2+90%	55.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti launched at $279 MSRP and currently averages $85, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 29.4% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 150.0 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 11.8% better value. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).