GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design vs Radeon RX 7600
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.
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 Radeon RX 7600
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 7600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 93% 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 with Max-Q Design.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-93%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+93%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 7600 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 7600
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 7600
The Radeon RX 7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1720 MHz to 2655 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,581 points. Launch price was $269.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design scores 8,589 versus the Radeon RX 7600's 16,581 — the Radeon RX 7600 leads by 93%. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 7600 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 12 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7600). Raw compute: 4.101 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 21.75 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7600). Boost clocks: 1335 MHz vs 2655 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,589 | 16,581+93% |
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 | 2048+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.101 TFLOPS | 21.75 TFLOPS+430% |
| Boost Clock | 1335 MHz | 2655 MHz+99% |
| 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)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7600 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| 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 7600 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 7600 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 with Max-Q Design) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 7600) — the Radeon RX 7600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 288 GB/s | 288 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 2 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7600). 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 | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12.2+2% |
| 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 VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7600). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 4.0. 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,AV1 (Radeon RX 7600).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | 4th Gen NVDEC | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design draws 60W versus the Radeon RX 7600's 165W — a 93.3% 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 550W (Radeon RX 7600). 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 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 60W-64% | 165W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-9% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 240mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 143.2+42% | 100.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 7600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $269 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $250 |
| Codename | TU116 | Navi 33 |
| Release | April 23 2019 | May 24 2023 |
| Ranking | #299 | #118 |
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