GRID RTX6000-1Q vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
GRID RTX6000-1Q
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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 GRID RTX6000-1Q
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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 GRID RTX6000-1Q 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 GRID RTX6000-1Q offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GRID RTX6000-1Q | 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 | ✨ DLSS 2 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
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $85 versus $1,500 for the GRID RTX6000-1Q, it costs 94% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1682.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID RTX6000-1Q | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1682.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,500) | ✅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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GRID RTX6000-1Q and GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
GRID RTX6000-1Q
The GRID RTX6000-1Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,617 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.
Graphics Performance
The GRID RTX6000-1Q scores 12,617 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 GRID RTX6000-1Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID RTX6000-1Q) vs 1,536 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID RTX6000-1Q) vs 5.437 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1770 MHz.
| Feature | GRID RTX6000-1Q | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,617 | 12,747+1% |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+33% | 1536 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.825 TFLOPS | 5.437 TFLOPS+13% |
| Boost Clock | 1178 MHz | 1770 MHz+50% |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 128+33% | 96 |
| L1 Cache | 0.75 MB | 1.5 MB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+33% | 1.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID RTX6000-1Q | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GRID RTX6000-1Q comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti has 6 GB. The GRID RTX6000-1Q offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID RTX6000-1Q) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) — the GRID RTX6000-1Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID RTX6000-1Q | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+33% | 1.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GRID RTX6000-1Q) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | GRID RTX6000-1Q | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.4+27% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GRID RTX6000-1Q) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GRID RTX6000-1Q) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti).
| Feature | GRID RTX6000-1Q | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC 4th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID RTX6000-1Q draws 225W versus the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti's 120W — a 60.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GRID RTX6000-1Q) vs 450W (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GRID RTX6000-1Q | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 120W-47% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 450W-10% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 229mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 56.1 | 106.2+89% |
Value Analysis
The GRID RTX6000-1Q launched at $6299 MSRP and currently averages $1500, while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti launched at $279 and now averages $85. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti costs 94.3% less ($1415 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.4 (GRID RTX6000-1Q) vs 150.0 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti offers 1685.7% better value. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).
| Feature | GRID RTX6000-1Q | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6299 | $279-96% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1500 | $85-94% |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.4 | 150.0+1686% |
| Codename | GM204 | TU116 |
| Release | August 30 2015 | February 22 2019 |
| Ranking | #525 | #204 |
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