GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
VS
GeForce GTX TITAN X

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti vs GeForce GTX TITAN X

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

2019Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1770 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX TITAN X

2015Core: 1000 MHzBoost: 1075 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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 TITAN X 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 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX TITAN X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightGeForce GTX 1660 TiGeForce GTX TITAN X
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1%)
Longevity
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $85 versus $120 for the GeForce GTX TITAN X, it costs 29% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 42.6% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce GTX 1660 TiGeForce GTX TITAN X
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+42.6%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($85)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)

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 and GeForce GTX TITAN X

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX TITAN X

The GeForce GTX TITAN X is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 17 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1075 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,621 points. Launch price was $999.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti scores 12,747 and the GeForce GTX TITAN X reaches 12,621 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX TITAN X uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 3,072 (GeForce GTX TITAN X). Raw compute: 5.437 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 6.691 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX TITAN X). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 1075 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1660 TiGeForce GTX TITAN X
G3D Mark Score
12,747
12,621
Architecture
Turing
Maxwell 2.0
Process Node
12 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
1536
3072+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)
5.437 TFLOPS
6.691 TFLOPS+23%
Boost Clock
1770 MHz+65%
1075 MHz
ROPs
48
96+100%
TMUs
96
192+100%
L1 Cache
1.5 MB+36%
1.1 MB
L2 Cache
1.5 MB
3 MB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1660 TiGeForce GTX TITAN X
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 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX TITAN X has 12 GB. The GeForce GTX TITAN X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce GTX TITAN X) — a 16.7% advantage for the GeForce GTX TITAN X. Bus width: 192-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 3 MB (GeForce GTX TITAN X) — the GeForce GTX TITAN X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1660 TiGeForce GTX TITAN X
VRAM Capacity
6 GB
12 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
288 GB/s
336 GB/s+17%
Bus Width
192-bit
384-bit+100%
L2 Cache
1.5 MB
3 MB+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 12 (FL 12_1) (GeForce GTX TITAN X). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1660 TiGeForce GTX TITAN X
DirectX
12
12 (FL 12_1)
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 2nd gen (GeForce GTX TITAN X). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs NVDEC 2nd gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX TITAN X).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1660 TiGeForce GTX TITAN X
Encoder
NVENC 7th gen
NVENC 2nd gen
Decoder
NVDEC 4th gen
NVDEC 2nd gen
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 TITAN X's 250W — a 70.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 600W (GeForce GTX TITAN X). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 83°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1660 TiGeForce GTX TITAN X
TDP
120W-52%
250W
Recommended PSU
450W-25%
600W
Power Connector
8-pin
6-pin + 8-pin
Length
229mm
267mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
75°C-10%
83°C
Perf/Watt
106.2+110%
50.5
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti launched at $279 MSRP and currently averages $85, while the GeForce GTX TITAN X launched at $999 and now averages $120. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti costs 29.2% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 150.0 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 105.2 (GeForce GTX TITAN X) — the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti offers 42.6% better value. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1660 TiGeForce GTX TITAN X
MSRP
$279-72%
$999
Avg Price (30d)
$85-29%
$120
Performance per Dollar
150.0+43%
105.2
Codename
TU116
GM200
Release
February 22 2019
March 17 2015
Ranking
#204
#209