GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design vs Arc A550M
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
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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. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design is positioned at rank 96 and the Arc A550M is on rank 89, so the Arc A550M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
Performance Per Dollar Arc A550M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc A550M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design | Arc A550M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.8%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Arc A550M 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 with Max-Q Design and Arc A550M
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1140 MHz to 1335 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,589 points. Launch price was $229.
Arc A550M
The Arc A550M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 2050 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,000 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design scores 8,589 and the Arc A550M reaches 9,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design is built on Turing while the Arc A550M uses Generation 12.7, both on 12 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 2,048 (Arc A550M). Raw compute: 4.101 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 8.397 TFLOPS (Arc A550M). Boost clocks: 1335 MHz vs 2050 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design | Arc A550M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,589 | 9,000+5% |
| Architecture | Turing | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 | 2048+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.101 TFLOPS | 8.397 TFLOPS+105% |
| Boost Clock | 1335 MHz | 2050 MHz+54% |
| ROPs | 48 | 64+33% |
| TMUs | 96 | 128+33% |
| L1 Cache | 1.5 MB | 3 MB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 8 MB+433% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design | Arc A550M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | XeSS |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Arc A550M has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 224 GB/s (Arc A550M) — a 28.6% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 8 MB (Arc A550M) — the Arc A550M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design | Arc A550M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB+50% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 288 GB/s+29% | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 8 MB+433% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 12 Ultimate (Arc A550M). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design | Arc A550M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs QuickSync (Xe) (Arc A550M). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs QuickSync (Xe). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Arc A550M).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design | Arc A550M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | QuickSync (Xe) |
| Decoder | 4th Gen NVDEC | QuickSync (Xe) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design draws 60W versus the Arc A550M's 60W — a 0% difference. The Arc A550M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 500W (Arc A550M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design | Arc A550M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 60W | 60W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 143.2 | 150.0+5% |
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