GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
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GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER

NVIDIA

G3D Mark

12,692

MSRP

$229

AVG Price

$110

October 29 2019
125 Watt
Turing (2018−2022)

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Overview

The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 29 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 125W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,692 points. Launch price was $229.

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Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER scores 12,692 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.

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score12,692
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationTuring (2018−2022)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameTU116
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient12 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute1408
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling88
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending48
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load1785 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency1530 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance5.027 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second157.1 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count6,600 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#207
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is equipped with 6 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 192-bit memory bus, delivering 336 GB/s of bandwidth. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 16 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures6 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR6
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth192-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate16 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM336 GB/s
L1 Cache1.4 MB
L2 Cache1536 kB

Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 12 (12_1), Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
NVIDIA Reflex❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version12 (12_1)
VulkanCross-platform graphics API1.3
OpenGLLegacy graphics API4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)CUDA 7.5
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink supportNone
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Display & Media

Display outputs: DVI-Dx 0, HDMI 2.0bx 1, DisplayPort 1.4ax 2 — supports up to 3 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing), decoder: NVDEC (Turing)— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1.

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectorsDVI-Dx
1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectorsHDMI 2.0bx
2 PortsNumber of 2 display connectorsDisplayPort 1.4ax
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors3
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionNVENC (Turing)
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionNVDEC (Turing)
CodecsSupported video compression formatsH.264,H.265,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER draws 125 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 862g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 40 at idle, 75 under load.

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
TDPPower consumption under load125 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage450W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type8-pin
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance229mm
Card Height111mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied2-slot
Weight862g
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle40
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load75
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $110 (MSRP: $229), the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER delivers 115 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #207 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$229
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$110
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#207
Release DateOctober 29 2019
Release Year2019

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