GeForce GTX 1660 vs GeForce GTX 1060

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

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1660 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce GTX 1660 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1660 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 15.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1060.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1660	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+15.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-15.6%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $180 for the GeForce GTX 1660, it costs 67% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 159.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1660	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+159.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($180)	✅More affordable ($60)

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.

GeForce GTX 1660 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1660 and GeForce GTX 1060

GeForce GTX 1660

The GeForce GTX 1660 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 14 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1530 MHz to 1785 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,639 points. Launch price was $219.

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1660 scores 11,639 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1660 leads by 15.6%. The GeForce GTX 1660 is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 5.027 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1785 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	11,639+16%	10,064
Architecture	Turing	Pascal
Process Node	12 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	1408	2560+82%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.027 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+77%
Boost Clock	1785 MHz+3%	1733 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	88	160+82%
L1 Cache	1.4 MB+49%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 6 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	192 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	192-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12.1	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce GTX 1660) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1660 draws 120W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 40% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 6-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 173mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	120W-33%	180W
Recommended PSU	450W	400W-11%
Power Connector	8-pin	6-pin
Length	229mm	173mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	97.0+74%	55.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1660 launched at $219 MSRP and currently averages $180, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 66.7% less ($120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 64.7 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 159.2% better value. The GeForce GTX 1660 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).