GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design 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 GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design

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Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

127%

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Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

126%

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Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

108%

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Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

102%

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Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

100%

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GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

98%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti.

Insight	GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2080 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 RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design and GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design

The GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 29 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1095 MHz. It has 2944 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,766 points.

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 RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design scores 12,766 and the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti reaches 12,747 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design) vs 1,536 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti). Raw compute: 6.447 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design) vs 5.437 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti). Boost clocks: 1095 MHz vs 1770 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
G3D Mark Score	12,766	12,747
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2944+92%	1536
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.447 TFLOPS+19%	5.437 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1095 MHz	1770 MHz+62%
ROPs	64+33%	48
TMUs	184+92%	96
L1 Cache	2.9 MB+93%	1.5 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+167%	1.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 384 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design) vs 288 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) — a 33.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	384 GB/s+33%	288 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+167%	1.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
DirectX	12 (12_2)	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6 (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC 4 vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Encoder	NVENC 6	NVENC 7th gen
Decoder	NVDEC 4	NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design draws 80W versus the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti's 120W — a 40% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 0W (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design) vs 450W (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75°C.