GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) vs GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER

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

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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)

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GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

46%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 980 SLI (móvel) Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) and GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER

GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)

The GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 22 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1126 MHz to 1228 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 330W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,523 points.

GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER

The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 29 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1530 MHz to 1785 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 125W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,692 points. Launch price was $229.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) scores 12,523 and the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER reaches 12,692 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)) vs 1,408 (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER). Boost clocks: 1228 MHz vs 1785 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
G3D Mark Score	12,523	12,692+1%
Architecture	Maxwell	Turing
Process Node	28 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	4096+191%	1408
Boost Clock	1228 MHz	1785 MHz+45%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	336 GB/s+50%
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
DirectX	12.1	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
OpenGL	4.4	4.6+5%
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (2x) (GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 (2x) vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER).

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
Encoder	NVENC 4.0 (2x)	NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6 (2x)	NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) draws 330W versus the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER's 125W — a 90.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)) vs 450W (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
TDP	330W	125W-62%
Recommended PSU	500W	450W-10%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	8-pin
Length	267mm	229mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	75-12%
Perf/Watt	37.9	101.5+168%