GeForce GTX 660 vs GRID P6-2Q

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 GRID P6-2Q

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

100%

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

99%

#281

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

7537%

#296

GRID P6-2Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

100%

#299

GRID K220Q

MSRP: $469|Avg: $40

99%

#301

FirePro W9100

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $200

99%

#302

GRID T4-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1000

97%

#303

FirePro 3D V3700

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

92%

#304

GRID T4-1Q

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $600

90%

#305

GRID M60-2Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

88%

#306

NVS 310

MSRP: $159|Avg: $10

88%

#308

FirePro 3D V3750

MSRP: $199|Avg: $25

87%

#309

NVS 810

MSRP: $700|Avg: $80

87%

#310

GRID P40-2Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $340

86%

#311

Quadro 2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 660 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% 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 GRID P6-2Q.

Insight	GeForce GTX 660	GRID P6-2Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
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	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 660 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 660 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $150), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 929% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 660	GRID P6-2Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+929%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($15)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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 Benchmark Check

GRID P6-2Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 660 and GRID P6-2Q

GeForce GTX 660

The GeForce GTX 660 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 6 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 980 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,040 points. Launch price was $229.

GRID P6-2Q

The GRID P6-2Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,926 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 660 scores 4,040 and the GRID P6-2Q reaches 3,926 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 660 is built on Kepler while the GRID P6-2Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 960 (GeForce GTX 660) vs 2,048 (GRID P6-2Q). Raw compute: 1.981 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 660) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P6-2Q). Boost clocks: 1033 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 660	GRID P6-2Q
G3D Mark Score	4,040+3%	3,926
Architecture	Kepler	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	960	2048+113%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.981 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+144%
Boost Clock	1033 MHz	1178 MHz+14%
ROPs	24	64+167%
TMUs	80	128+60%
L1 Cache	80 KB	768 KB+860%
L2 Cache	0.38 MB	2 MB+426%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 660	GRID P6-2Q
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 660 comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the GRID P6-2Q has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 660 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.38 MB (GeForce GTX 660) vs 2 MB (GRID P6-2Q) — the GRID P6-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 660	GRID P6-2Q
VRAM Capacity	3 GB+50%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.38 MB	2 MB+426%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 660) vs 12 (12_1) (GRID P6-2Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 660	GRID P6-2Q
DirectX	12	12 (12_1)
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 660) vs NVENC 4 (GRID P6-2Q). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs NVDEC 3. Supported codecs: H.264 (GeForce GTX 660) vs H.264,H.265 (GRID P6-2Q).

Feature	GeForce GTX 660	GRID P6-2Q
Encoder	NVENC 1st Gen	NVENC 4
Decoder	NVDEC 1st Gen	NVDEC 3
Codecs	H.264	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 660 draws 140W versus the GRID P6-2Q's 225W — a 46.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 660 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 660) vs 350W (GRID P6-2Q). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 660	GRID P6-2Q
TDP	140W-38%	225W
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	241mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Perf/Watt	28.9+66%	17.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 660 launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GRID P6-2Q launched at $2000 and now averages $150. The GeForce GTX 660 costs 90% less ($135 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 269.3 (GeForce GTX 660) vs 26.2 (GRID P6-2Q) — the GeForce GTX 660 offers 927.9% better value. The GRID P6-2Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).