GeForce GTX 660 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2060
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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 Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 2060 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2012). The GeForce RTX 2060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 660 Ti lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 219.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (6 GB vs 3 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 660 Ti.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 660 Ti | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-219.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+219.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 660 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $120 for the GeForce RTX 2060, it costs 88% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 150.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 660 Ti | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+150.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120) |
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 660 Ti and GeForce RTX 2060
GeForce GTX 660 Ti
The GeForce GTX 660 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 16 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 915 MHz to 980 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,415 points. Launch price was $299.
GeForce RTX 2060
The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 660 Ti scores 4,415 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 219.7%. The GeForce GTX 660 Ti is built on Kepler while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,344 (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 2.634 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 980 MHz vs 1680 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 660 Ti | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,415 | 14,114+220% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Turing |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 1344 | 1920+43% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.634 TFLOPS | 6.451 TFLOPS+145% |
| Boost Clock | 980 MHz | 1680 MHz+71% |
| ROPs | 24 | 48+100% |
| TMUs | 112 | 120+7% |
| L1 Cache | 0.11 MB | 1.9 MB+1627% |
| L2 Cache | 0.38 MB | 3 MB+689% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 660 Ti | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 660 Ti comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 144.2 GB/s (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) — a 133% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.38 MB (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 660 Ti | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 3 GB | 6 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 144.2 GB/s | 336 GB/s+133% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.38 MB | 3 MB+689% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL 11_0) (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 660 Ti | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL 11_0) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.3 | 4.6+7% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: PureVideo VP5 vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 660 Ti | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1st gen | NVENC (Turing) |
| Decoder | PureVideo VP5 | NVDEC (Turing) |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 660 Ti draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 6.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 660 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 97°C vs 72.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 660 Ti | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-6% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 450W-10% | 500W |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 241mm | 229mm |
| Height | 111mm | 113mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 97°C | 72-26% |
| Perf/Watt | 29.4 | 88.2+200% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 660 Ti launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The GeForce GTX 660 Ti costs 87.5% less ($105 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 294.3 (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce GTX 660 Ti offers 150.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 660 Ti | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299-14% | $349 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-88% | $120 |
| Performance per Dollar | 294.3+150% | 117.6 |
| Codename | GK104 | TU106 |
| Release | August 16 2012 | January 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #472 | #168 |
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