GeForce GTX 660 vs GRID V100D-8Q
GeForce GTX 660
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GRID V100D-8Q
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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 GRID V100D-8Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID V100D-8Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 660 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 660 | GRID V100D-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| 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 $10,000), it costs 100% less, resulting in a 64705.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 660 | GRID V100D-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+64705.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($10,000) |
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 660 and GRID V100D-8Q
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 V100D-8Q
The GRID V100D-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1033 MHz to 1306 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,156 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 660 scores 4,040 and the GRID V100D-8Q reaches 4,156 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 V100D-8Q uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 960 (GeForce GTX 660) vs 640 (GRID V100D-8Q). Raw compute: 1.981 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 660) vs 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID V100D-8Q). Boost clocks: 1033 MHz vs 1306 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 660 | GRID V100D-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,040 | 4,156+3% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 960+50% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.981 TFLOPS+18% | 1.672 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1033 MHz | 1306 MHz+26% |
| ROPs | 24+50% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+100% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 320 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 0.38 MB | 2 MB+426% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 660 | GRID V100D-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 660 comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the GRID V100D-8Q 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 V100D-8Q) — the GRID V100D-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 660 | GRID V100D-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 660 draws 140W versus the GRID V100D-8Q's 225W — a 46.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 660 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 660) vs 350W (GRID V100D-8Q). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 660 | GRID V100D-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 140W-38% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 350W-22% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 241mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 28.9+56% | 18.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 660 launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GRID V100D-8Q launched at $10000 and now averages $10000. The GeForce GTX 660 costs 99.9% less ($9985 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 269.3 (GeForce GTX 660) vs 0.4 (GRID V100D-8Q) — the GeForce GTX 660 offers 67225% better value. The GRID V100D-8Q is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 660 | GRID V100D-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $229-98% | $10000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-100% | $10000 |
| Performance per Dollar | 269.3+67225% | 0.4 |
| Codename | GK106 | GM107 |
| Release | September 6 2012 | May 18 2016 |
| Ranking | #490 | #622 |
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