GeForce GTX 1660 Ti vs GRID RTX6000-1Q
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GRID RTX6000-1Q
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 GRID RTX6000-1Q 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 GRID RTX6000-1Q offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | GRID RTX6000-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) |
| 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 $1,500 for the GRID RTX6000-1Q, it costs 94% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1682.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | GRID RTX6000-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1682.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($85) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,500) |
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 GRID RTX6000-1Q
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.
GRID RTX6000-1Q
The GRID RTX6000-1Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,617 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti scores 12,747 and the GRID RTX6000-1Q reaches 12,617 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 GRID RTX6000-1Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 2,048 (GRID RTX6000-1Q). Raw compute: 5.437 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID RTX6000-1Q). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 1178 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | GRID RTX6000-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,747+1% | 12,617 |
| Architecture | Turing | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 | 2048+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.437 TFLOPS+13% | 4.825 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1770 MHz+50% | 1178 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 64+33% |
| TMUs | 96 | 128+33% |
| L1 Cache | 1.5 MB+100% | 0.75 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 2 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | GRID RTX6000-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GRID RTX6000-1Q has 8 GB. The GRID RTX6000-1Q offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 2 MB (GRID RTX6000-1Q) — the GRID RTX6000-1Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | GRID RTX6000-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 2 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 12.2 (GRID RTX6000-1Q). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | GRID RTX6000-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.4+27% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GRID RTX6000-1Q). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GRID RTX6000-1Q).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | GRID RTX6000-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th gen | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th gen | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti draws 120W versus the GRID RTX6000-1Q's 225W — a 60.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 500W (GRID RTX6000-1Q). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | GRID RTX6000-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 120W-47% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 450W-10% | 500W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 229mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 106.2+89% | 56.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti launched at $279 MSRP and currently averages $85, while the GRID RTX6000-1Q launched at $6299 and now averages $1500. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti costs 94.3% less ($1415 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 150.0 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 8.4 (GRID RTX6000-1Q) — the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti offers 1685.7% better value. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | GRID RTX6000-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $279-96% | $6299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $85-94% | $1500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 150.0+1686% | 8.4 |
| Codename | TU116 | GM204 |
| Release | February 22 2019 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #204 | #525 |
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