GeForce GTX 660 Ti
VS
Radeon HD 7870 XT

GeForce GTX 660 Ti vs Radeon HD 7870 XT

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 660 Ti

2012Core: 915 MHzBoost: 980 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti
VS
AMD

Radeon HD 7870 XT

2012Core: 925 MHzBoost: 975 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 660 Ti
150
4,415
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GT 1030
brand logoGeForce GTX 675MX
brand logoGeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST
brand logoGeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition
brand logoGeForce GTX TITAN Z
brand logoGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
brand logoRTX 2000 Ada Generation
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 Ti
Radeon HD 7870 XT
185
4,470
+1.2%
brand logoRadeon RX 550X
brand logoRadeon R7 260
brand logoRadeon HD8970M
brand logoRadeon RX Vega M GL / 870
brand logoRadeon R9 295X2
brand logoRadeon RX 6600S
brand logoRadeon RX 7600 XT
brand logoRadeon RX 6800

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.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7870 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 660 Ti offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightGeForce GTX 660 TiRadeon HD 7870 XT
Performance
❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)
✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+50%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 660 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 660 Ti holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $270), it costs 94% less, resulting in a 1677.9% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce GTX 660 TiRadeon HD 7870 XT
Cost Efficiency
✅Better overall value (+1677.9%)
❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
✅More affordable ($15)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($270)

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 660 Ti Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 7870 XT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low61 FPS
medium42 FPS
high21 FPS
ultra14 FPS
1440p
low42 FPS
medium29 FPS
high14 FPS
ultra9 FPS
4K
low20 FPS
medium15 FPS
high7 FPS
ultra4 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low135 FPS
medium94 FPS
high74 FPS
ultra54 FPS
1440p
low88 FPS
medium62 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra34 FPS
4K
low31 FPS
medium24 FPS
high20 FPS
ultra13 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low108 FPS
medium69 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra21 FPS
1440p
low37 FPS
medium24 FPS
high19 FPS
ultra10 FPS
4K
low17 FPS
medium10 FPS
high8 FPS
ultra6 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low183 FPS
medium133 FPS
high105 FPS
ultra54 FPS
1440p
low101 FPS
medium79 FPS
high54 FPS
ultra31 FPS
4K
low41 FPS
medium30 FPS
high21 FPS
ultra14 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low199 FPS
medium159 FPS
high132 FPS
ultra99 FPS
1440p
low149 FPS
medium119 FPS
high99 FPS
ultra75 FPS
4K
low99 FPS
medium79 FPS
high66 FPS
ultra50 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low201 FPS
medium161 FPS
high134 FPS
ultra101 FPS
1440p
low151 FPS
medium121 FPS
high101 FPS
ultra75 FPS
4K
low101 FPS
medium80 FPS
high67 FPS
ultra50 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low187 FPS
medium147 FPS
high111 FPS
ultra71 FPS
1440p
low76 FPS
medium63 FPS
high49 FPS
ultra33 FPS
4K
low25 FPS
medium20 FPS
high13 FPS
ultra9 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low190 FPS
medium158 FPS
high126 FPS
ultra80 FPS
1440p
low112 FPS
medium98 FPS
high76 FPS
ultra48 FPS
4K
low45 FPS
medium37 FPS
high23 FPS
ultra16 FPS
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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 660 Ti and Radeon HD 7870 XT

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon HD 7870 XT

The Radeon HD 7870 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 19 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 975 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 185W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,470 points. Launch price was $270.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 660 Ti scores 4,415 and the Radeon HD 7870 XT reaches 4,470 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 660 Ti is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 7870 XT uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,344 (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) vs 1,536 (Radeon HD 7870 XT). Raw compute: 2.634 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) vs 2.995 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7870 XT). Boost clocks: 980 MHz vs 975 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 660 TiRadeon HD 7870 XT
G3D Mark Score
4,415
4,470+1%
Architecture
Kepler
GCN 1.0
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
1344
1536+14%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.634 TFLOPS
2.995 TFLOPS+14%
Boost Clock
980 MHz
975 MHz
ROPs
24
32+33%
TMUs
112+17%
96
L1 Cache
112 KB
384 KB+243%
L2 Cache
384 KB
512 KB+33%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 660 TiRadeon HD 7870 XT
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 660 Ti comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7870 XT has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 660 Ti offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 144.2 GB/s (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) vs 192 GB/s (Radeon HD 7870 XT) — a 33.1% advantage for the Radeon HD 7870 XT. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 7870 XT) — the Radeon HD 7870 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 660 TiRadeon HD 7870 XT
VRAM Capacity
3 GB+50%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
144.2 GB/s
192 GB/s+33%
Bus Width
192-bit
256-bit+33%
L2 Cache
384 KB
512 KB+33%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL 11_0) (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 7870 XT). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 660 TiRadeon HD 7870 XT
DirectX
12 (FL 11_0)
12 (11_1)
Vulkan
1.1
1.2+9%
OpenGL
4.3
4.6+7%
Max Displays
4
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7870 XT). Decoder: PureVideo VP5 vs UVD 3.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon HD 7870 XT).

FeatureGeForce GTX 660 TiRadeon HD 7870 XT
Encoder
NVENC 1st gen
VCE 1.0
Decoder
PureVideo VP5
UVD 3.2
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 660 Ti draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 7870 XT's 185W — a 20.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 660 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) vs 500W (Radeon HD 7870 XT). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 97°C vs 80.

FeatureGeForce GTX 660 TiRadeon HD 7870 XT
TDP
150W-19%
185W
Recommended PSU
450W-10%
500W
Power Connector
2x 6-pin
2x 6-pin
Length
241mm
267mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
97°C
80-18%
Perf/Watt
29.4+21%
24.2
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 660 Ti launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon HD 7870 XT launched at $270 and now averages $270. The GeForce GTX 660 Ti costs 94.4% less ($255 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 294.3 (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) vs 16.6 (Radeon HD 7870 XT) — the GeForce GTX 660 Ti offers 1672.9% better value.

FeatureGeForce GTX 660 TiRadeon HD 7870 XT
MSRP
$299
$270-10%
Avg Price (30d)
$15-94%
$270
Performance per Dollar
294.3+1673%
16.6
Codename
GK104
Tahiti
Release
August 16 2012
November 19 2012
Ranking
#472
#469