GeForce GTX TITAN X vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX TITAN X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX TITAN X	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $85 versus $120 for the GeForce GTX TITAN X, it costs 29% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 42.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX TITAN X	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+42.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)	✅More affordable ($85)

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 X Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX TITAN X and GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

GeForce GTX TITAN X

The GeForce GTX TITAN X is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 17 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1075 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,621 points. Launch price was $999.

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 22 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,747 points. Launch price was $279.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX TITAN X scores 12,621 and the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti reaches 12,747 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX TITAN X is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce GTX TITAN X) vs 1,536 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti). Raw compute: 6.691 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX TITAN X) vs 5.437 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti). Boost clocks: 1075 MHz vs 1770 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX TITAN X	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
G3D Mark Score	12,621	12,747
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Turing
Process Node	28 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	3072+100%	1536
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.691 TFLOPS+23%	5.437 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1075 MHz	1770 MHz+65%
ROPs	96+100%	48
TMUs	192+100%	96
L1 Cache	1.1 MB	1.5 MB+36%
L2 Cache	3 MB+100%	1.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX TITAN X	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
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 TITAN X comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX TITAN X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce GTX TITAN X) vs 288 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) — a 16.7% advantage for the GeForce GTX TITAN X. Bus width: 384-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce GTX TITAN X) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) — the GeForce GTX TITAN X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX TITAN X	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+100%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s+17%	288 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit+100%	192-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+100%	1.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL 12_1) (GeForce GTX TITAN X) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX TITAN X	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
DirectX	12 (FL 12_1)	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 2nd gen (GeForce GTX TITAN X) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC 2nd gen vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX TITAN X) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti).

Feature	GeForce GTX TITAN X	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Encoder	NVENC 2nd gen	NVENC 7th gen
Decoder	NVDEC 2nd gen	NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX TITAN X draws 250W versus the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti's 120W — a 70.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX TITAN X) vs 450W (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 83°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX TITAN X	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
TDP	250W	120W-52%
Recommended PSU	600W	450W-25%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	8-pin
Length	267mm	229mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	83°C	75°C-10%
Perf/Watt	50.5	106.2+110%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX TITAN X launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti launched at $279 and now averages $85. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti costs 29.2% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 105.2 (GeForce GTX TITAN X) vs 150.0 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti offers 42.6% better value. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).