
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti vs Radeon PRO W6600X

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 Radeon PRO W6600X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon PRO W6600X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% 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.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | Radeon PRO W6600X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $85 versus $699 for the Radeon PRO W6600X, it costs 88% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 699.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | Radeon PRO W6600X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+699.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($85) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($699) |
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 Radeon PRO W6600X

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.

Radeon PRO W6600X
The Radeon PRO W6600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2068 MHz to 2479 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,113 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti scores 12,747 and the Radeon PRO W6600X reaches 13,113 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is built on Turing while the Radeon PRO W6600X uses RDNA 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 2,048 (Radeon PRO W6600X). Raw compute: 5.437 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 10.15 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6600X). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 2479 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | Radeon PRO W6600X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,747 | 13,113+3% |
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 | 2048+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.437 TFLOPS | 10.15 TFLOPS+87% |
| Boost Clock | 1770 MHz | 2479 MHz+40% |
| ROPs | 48 | 64+33% |
| TMUs | 96 | 128+33% |
| L1 Cache | 1.5 MB+200% | 0.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 2 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | Radeon PRO W6600X |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon PRO W6600X has 8 GB. The Radeon PRO W6600X offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon PRO W6600X) — a 28.6% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 2 MB (Radeon PRO W6600X) — the Radeon PRO W6600X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | Radeon PRO W6600X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 288 GB/s+29% | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 2 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6600X). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | Radeon PRO W6600X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6600X). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon PRO W6600X).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | Radeon PRO W6600X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th gen | VCN 3.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th gen | VCN 3.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti draws 120W versus the Radeon PRO W6600X's 120W — a 0% difference. The Radeon PRO W6600X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 500W (Radeon PRO W6600X). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | Radeon PRO W6600X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 120W | 120W |
| Recommended PSU | 450W-10% | 500W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 229mm | 241mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 106.2 | 109.3+3% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti launched at $279 MSRP and currently averages $85, while the Radeon PRO W6600X launched at $699 and now averages $699. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti costs 87.8% less ($614 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 150.0 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 18.8 (Radeon PRO W6600X) — the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti offers 697.9% better value. The Radeon PRO W6600X is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | Radeon PRO W6600X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $279-60% | $699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $85-88% | $699 |
| Performance per Dollar | 150.0+698% | 18.8 |
| Codename | TU116 | Navi 23 |
| Release | February 22 2019 | August 3 2021 |
| Ranking | #204 | #197 |
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