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.

Overview

The GeForce GTX 1660 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 14 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 120W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,639 points. Launch price was $219.

Value Upgrade Path

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GeForce GTX 1660 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce GTX 1660 specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1660 scores 11,639 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Mid-Range tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Turing (2018−2022) architecture (codename: TU116), manufactured on a 12 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1408 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 88 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 48 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 5.027 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1785 MHz from a base of 1530 MHz.

Specification	GeForce GTX 1660
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	11,639
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Turing (2018−2022)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	TU116
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	12 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	1408
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	88
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	48
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	1785 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	1530 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	5.027 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	157.1 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count	6,600 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#231

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1660 is equipped with 6 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 192-bit memory bus, delivering 192 GB/s of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	GeForce GTX 1660
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	6 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	192-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	192 GB/s
L1 Cache	1.4 MB
L2 Cache	1536 kB

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Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 12.1, Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	GeForce GTX 1660
NVIDIA Reflex	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution	❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	12.1
VulkanCross-platform graphics API	1.3
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	CUDA 11.0
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support	None

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 3x DP, 1x HDMI — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC, decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9.

Specification	GeForce GTX 1660
DP PortsNumber of DP display connectors	3x
HDMI PortsNumber of HDMI display connectors	1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	7th Gen NVENC
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	5th Gen NVDEC
CodecsSupported video compression formats	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1660 draws 120 Watt under load (TDP) — a 450W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 8-pin. Physical size: 229mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots, weighing 597g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 35°C at idle, 75°C under load.

Specification	GeForce GTX 1660
TDPPower consumption under load	120 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	450W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	8-pin
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	229mm
Card Height	111mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	2-slot
Weight	597g
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	35°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	75°C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $180 (MSRP: $219), the GeForce GTX 1660 delivers 65 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #231 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	GeForce GTX 1660
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$219
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$180
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#231
Release Date	March 14 2019
Release Year	2019