GeForce GTX 660 Ti vs Radeon R9 270
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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
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 660 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (3 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 270.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 660 Ti | Radeon R9 270 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 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 $30), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 105.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 660 Ti | Radeon R9 270 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+105.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) |
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 Radeon R9 270
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.
Radeon R9 270
The Radeon R9 270 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 13 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 925 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,306 points. Launch price was $179.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 660 Ti scores 4,415 and the Radeon R9 270 reaches 4,306 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 660 Ti is built on Kepler while the Radeon R9 270 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,344 (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) vs 1,280 (Radeon R9 270). Raw compute: 2.634 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) vs 2.368 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 270). Boost clocks: 980 MHz vs 925 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 660 Ti | Radeon R9 270 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,415+3% | 4,306 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1344+5% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.634 TFLOPS+11% | 2.368 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 980 MHz+6% | 925 MHz |
| ROPs | 24 | 32+33% |
| TMUs | 112+40% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 112 KB | 320 KB+186% |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB | 512 KB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 660 Ti | Radeon R9 270 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R9 270 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 179.2 GB/s (Radeon R9 270) — a 24.3% advantage for the Radeon R9 270. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) vs 512 KB (Radeon R9 270) — the Radeon R9 270 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 660 Ti | Radeon R9 270 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 3 GB+50% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 144.2 GB/s | 179.2 GB/s+24% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB | 512 KB+33% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 660 Ti draws 150W versus the Radeon R9 270's 150W — a 0% difference. The Radeon R9 270 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) vs 500W (Radeon R9 270). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 660 Ti | Radeon R9 270 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 450W-10% | 500W |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 241mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 97°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 29.4+2% | 28.7 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 660 Ti launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon R9 270 launched at $179 and now averages $30. The GeForce GTX 660 Ti costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 294.3 (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) vs 143.5 (Radeon R9 270) — the GeForce GTX 660 Ti offers 105.1% better value. The Radeon R9 270 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 660 Ti | Radeon R9 270 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | $179-40% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-50% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 294.3+105% | 143.5 |
| Codename | GK104 | Curacao |
| Release | August 16 2012 | November 13 2013 |
| Ranking | #472 | #476 |
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