GeForce GTX Titan vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design

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 GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

99%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

94%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

94%

#86

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

252%

#88

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

228%

#89

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

227%

#93

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

207%

#94

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

205%

#96

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#97

GeForce GTX 760M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

100%

#100

GeForce 945M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $98

98%

#103

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

96%

#105

GeForce GTX 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

95%

#106

Radeon HD 7470M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $12

95%

#110

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design is significantly newer (2019 vs 2013). The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX Titan lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX Titan.

Insight	GeForce GTX Titan	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design 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 Titan Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX Titan and GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX Titan

The GeForce GTX Titan is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 19 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 837 MHz to 876 MHz. It has 2688 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,181 points. Launch price was $999.

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1140 MHz to 1335 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,589 points. Launch price was $229.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX Titan scores 8,181 versus the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design's 8,589 — the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design leads by 5%. The GeForce GTX Titan is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,688 (GeForce GTX Titan) vs 1,536 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 4.709 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX Titan) vs 4.101 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 876 MHz vs 1335 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX Titan	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
G3D Mark Score	8,181	8,589+5%
Architecture	Kepler	Turing
Process Node	28 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2688+75%	1536
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.709 TFLOPS+15%	4.101 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	876 MHz	1335 MHz+52%
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	224+133%	96
L1 Cache	0.22 MB	1.5 MB+582%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	1.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX Titan	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
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)

Both cards feature 6 GB of video memory. Bus width: 384-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX Titan	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s	288 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit+100%	192-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	1.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX Titan) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX Titan	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
DirectX	12	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.0	1.4+40%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX Titan) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design). Decoder: NVDEC 1st gen vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX Titan) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design).

Feature	GeForce GTX Titan	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
Encoder	NVENC 1st gen	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 1st gen	4th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX Titan draws 250W versus the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design's 60W — a 122.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX Titan) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX Titan	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
TDP	250W	60W-76%
Recommended PSU	600W	500W-17%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	32.7	143.2+338%