
GeForce GTX 1660 vs Radeon PRO V710

GeForce GTX 1660
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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 Radeon PRO V710
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon PRO V710 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% 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 | Radeon PRO V710 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1660 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $180 versus $2,000 for the Radeon PRO V710, it costs 91% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 977.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1660 | Radeon PRO V710 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+977.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($180) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,000) |
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 Radeon PRO V710

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.

Radeon PRO V710
The Radeon PRO V710 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 3 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1900 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 3456 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 158W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 54 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,000 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1660 scores 11,639 and the Radeon PRO V710 reaches 12,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1660 is built on Turing while the Radeon PRO V710 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 3,456 (Radeon PRO V710). Raw compute: 5.027 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 27.65 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO V710). Boost clocks: 1785 MHz vs 2000 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 | Radeon PRO V710 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,639 | 12,000+3% |
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408 | 3456+145% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.027 TFLOPS | 27.65 TFLOPS+450% |
| Boost Clock | 1785 MHz | 2000 MHz+12% |
| ROPs | 48 | 96+100% |
| TMUs | 88 | 216+145% |
| L1 Cache | 1.4 MB+87% | 0.75 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 2 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 | Radeon PRO V710 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1660 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon PRO V710 has 8 GB. The Radeon PRO V710 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 (Radeon PRO V710) — the Radeon PRO V710 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 | Radeon PRO V710 |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO V710). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 | Radeon PRO V710 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce GTX 1660) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon PRO V710). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon PRO V710).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 | Radeon PRO V710 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1660 draws 120W versus the Radeon PRO V710's 158W — a 27.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 500W (Radeon PRO V710). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 | Radeon PRO V710 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 120W-24% | 158W |
| Recommended PSU | 450W-10% | 500W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 229mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 97.0+28% | 75.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1660 launched at $219 MSRP and currently averages $180, while the Radeon PRO V710 launched at $2000 and now averages $2000. The GeForce GTX 1660 costs 91% less ($1820 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 64.7 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 6.0 (Radeon PRO V710) — the GeForce GTX 1660 offers 978.3% better value. The Radeon PRO V710 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 | Radeon PRO V710 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $219-89% | $2000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $180-91% | $2000 |
| Performance per Dollar | 64.7+978% | 6.0 |
| Codename | TU116 | Navi 32 |
| Release | March 14 2019 | October 3 2024 |
| Ranking | #231 | #196 |
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