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GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design is positioned at rank #96 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 5500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% 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 | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 5500 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 Radeon RX 5500
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.
Radeon RX 5500
The Radeon RX 5500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1845 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,837 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design scores 8,589 and the Radeon RX 5500 reaches 8,837 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 5500 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 1,408 (Radeon RX 5500). Raw compute: 4.101 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5500). Boost clocks: 1335 MHz vs 1845 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,589 | 8,837+3% |
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+9% | 1408 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.101 TFLOPS | 5.196 TFLOPS+27% |
| Boost Clock | 1335 MHz | 1845 MHz+38% |
| ROPs | 48+50% | 32 |
| TMUs | 96+9% | 88 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 5500 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 (Radeon RX 5500) — a 28.6% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5500). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+17% | 1.2 |
| 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 VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5500). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5500).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | 4th Gen NVDEC | VCN 2.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design draws 60W versus the Radeon RX 5500's 110W — a 58.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 450W (Radeon RX 5500). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 60W-45% | 110W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 450W-10% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 180mm |
| Height | — | 110mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 143.2+78% | 80.3 |
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