GeForce GTX 1660 vs Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% 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.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1660 | Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) 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 and Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
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 RTX 4000 (Mobile)
The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1410 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,715 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1660 scores 11,639 and the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) reaches 11,715 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1660 is built on Turing while the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 1,408 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 896 (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). Raw compute: 5.027 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 2.527 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). Boost clocks: 1785 MHz vs 1410 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 | Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,639 | 11,715 |
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408+57% | 896 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.027 TFLOPS+99% | 2.527 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1785 MHz+27% | 1410 MHz |
| ROPs | 48+50% | 32 |
| TMUs | 88+57% | 56 |
| L1 Cache | 1.4 MB+59% | 0.88 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+50% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. 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 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 | Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1660 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) has 8 GB. The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) 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 1 MB (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)) — the GeForce GTX 1660 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 | Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+50% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 | Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 | Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1660 draws 120W versus the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)'s 40W — a 100% difference. The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 | Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 120W | 40W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W-10% | 500W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 229mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 97.0 | 292.9+202% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 | Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $219 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $180 | — |
| Codename | TU116 | TU117 |
| Release | March 14 2019 | April 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #231 | #354 |
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