GeForce GTX 1660 vs Quadro P4000

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro P4000

#41

Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

129%

#42

Radeon Pro W5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $300

128%

#43

Radeon Pro W5700X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

126%

#44

RTX A4000

MSRP: $1111|Avg: $1111

125%

#45

RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

MSRP: $849|Avg: $748

121%

#46

Quadro RTX 4000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $220

118%

#49

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

109%

#50

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1750

107%

#51

RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015

105%

#52

RTX A1000

MSRP: $749|Avg: $500

103%

#54

Radeon Pro 5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $250

102%

#55

Quadro P4000

MSRP: $815|Avg: $290

100%

#57

Quadro RTX 3000

MSRP: $800|Avg: $891

97%

#58

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700

95%

#59

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

91%

#60

Radeon Pro WX 8200

MSRP: $999|Avg: $350

90%

#62

RTX A4500

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800

89%

#63

RTX 4500 Ada Generation

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000

88%

#64

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547

86%

#65

RTX A4000H

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927

84%

#66

Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

78%

#67

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

74%

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

64%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 Quadro P4000 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 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro P4000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1660	Quadro P4000
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1660 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $180 versus $290 for the Quadro P4000, it costs 38% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 64% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1660	Quadro P4000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+64%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($180)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($290)

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

Quadro P4000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1660 and Quadro P4000

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.

Quadro P4000

The Quadro P4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 6 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1202 MHz to 1480 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 105W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,431 points. Launch price was $815.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1660 scores 11,639 and the Quadro P4000 reaches 11,431 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1660 is built on Turing while the Quadro P4000 uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 1,792 (Quadro P4000). Raw compute: 5.027 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 5.304 TFLOPS (Quadro P4000). Boost clocks: 1785 MHz vs 1480 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Quadro P4000
G3D Mark Score	11,639+2%	11,431
Architecture	Turing	Pascal
Process Node	12 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	1408	1792+27%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.027 TFLOPS	5.304 TFLOPS+6%
Boost Clock	1785 MHz+21%	1480 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	88	112+27%
L1 Cache	1.4 MB+112%	0.66 MB
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Quadro P4000
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1660 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P4000 has 8 GB. The Quadro P4000 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 2 MB (Quadro P4000) — the Quadro P4000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Quadro P4000
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 12.0 (Quadro P4000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Quadro P4000
DirectX	12.1	12.0
Vulkan	1.3+30%	1.0
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 6th Gen NVENC (Quadro P4000). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P4000).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Quadro P4000
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	6th Gen NVENC
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	PureVideo HD VP8
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1660 draws 120W versus the Quadro P4000's 105W — a 13.3% difference. The Quadro P4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 500W (Quadro P4000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Quadro P4000
TDP	120W	105W-13%
Recommended PSU	450W-10%	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	241mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	97.0	108.9+12%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1660 launched at $219 MSRP and currently averages $180, while the Quadro P4000 launched at $815 and now averages $290. The GeForce GTX 1660 costs 37.9% less ($110 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 64.7 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 39.4 (Quadro P4000) — the GeForce GTX 1660 offers 64.2% better value. The GeForce GTX 1660 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).