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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660

Graphics Processor

TU116

Cores

1408

TMUs

88

ROPs

48

About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 leverages NVIDIA's advanced GPU architecture to deliver high-performance computing capabilities. With 6 GB of memory size, 1408 cores, 192 bit bus width, this graphics card is engineered for demanding applications.

Performance benchmarks show the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 competing effectively against both higher-end and mainstream alternatives. The graphics processor, graphics card, clock speeds, memory, render config, theoretical performance, board design, graphics features features enhance overall system efficiency and reliability.

Key specifications include TU116 graphics processor, 1408 cores, 88 tmus and more. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 is designed to meet the needs of users requiring robust graphics performance for modern applications and workloads.

Technical Specifications

Graphics Processor

TU116

Cores

1408

TMUs

88

ROPs

48

Memory Size

6 GB

Memory Type

GDDR5

Bus Width

192 bit

Detailed Information

Graphics Processor

GPU NameTU116
GPU VariantTU116-300-A1
ArchitectureTuring
FoundryTSMC
Process Size12 nm
Transistors6,600 million
Density23.2M / mm²
Die Size284 mm²
Chip PackageBGA-2228

Graphics Card

Release DateMar 14th, 2019
GenerationGeForce 16
PredecessorGeForce 10
SuccessorGeForce 20
ProductionActive
Launch Price219 USD
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16
Reviews40 in our database

Clock Speeds

Base Clock1530 MHz
Boost Clock1785 MHz
Memory Clock2001 MHz8 Gbps effective

Memory

Memory Size6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Bus192 bit
Bandwidth192.1 GB/s

Render Config

Shading Units1408
TMUs88
ROPs48
SM Count22
L1 Cache64 KB (per SM)
L2 Cache1536 KB

Theoretical Performance

Pixel Rate85.68 GPixel/s
Texture Rate157.1 GTexel/s
FP16 (half)10.05 TFLOPS (2:1)
FP32 (float)5.027 TFLOPS
FP64 (double)157.1 GFLOPS (1:32)

Board Design

Slot WidthDual-slot
Length229 mm9 inches
Height111 mm4.4 inches
Width35 mm1.4 inches
TDP120 W
Suggested PSU300 W
Outputs1x DVI1x HDMI 2.01x DisplayPort 1.4a
Power Connectors1x 8-pin
Board NumberPG165 SKU 0

Graphics Features

DirectX12 (12_1)
OpenGL4.6
OpenCL3.0
Vulkan1.3
CUDA7.5
Shader Model6.8

Performance Comparison

Relative Performance Benchmarks

GeForce RTX 5090794%
GeForce RTX 4090606%
GeForce RTX 5080524%
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER467%
GeForce RTX 4080463%
Radeon RX 7900 XTX463%
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti457%
Radeon RX 9070 XT436%
Radeon RX 7900 XT399%
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti392%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER391%
Radeon RX 9070391%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti358%
GeForce RTX 5070354%
GeForce RTX 3090349%
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti345%
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER334%
Radeon RX 7900 GRE329%
Radeon RX 6950 XT323%
GeForce RTX 4070319%
Radeon RX 6900 XT316%
GeForce RTX 3080310%
Radeon RX 7800 XT310%
Radeon RX 6800 XT299%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB277%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB276%
Radeon RX 7700 XT271%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB263%
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti263%
Radeon RX 6800254%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB248%
GeForce RTX 3070246%
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti244%
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB243%
GeForce RTX 5060239%
Radeon RX 6750 XT233%
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti215%
Radeon RX 6700 XT211%
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER196%
Radeon RX 7600 XT195%
GeForce RTX 4060194%
Arc B580194%
GeForce RTX 5050189%
GeForce RTX 2080187%
Radeon RX 6650 XT183%
Radeon RX 7600183%
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER174%
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti172%
Arc A770172%
GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB166%
Radeon RX 6600 XT163%
Radeon VII163%
Arc A750160%
Radeon RX 5700 XT156%
GeForce RTX 2070154%
Radeon RX 6600147%
Arc A580143%
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER143%
Radeon RX Vega 64136%
GeForce RTX 2060132%
Radeon RX 5700131%
GeForce GTX 1080129%
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti127%
Radeon RX 5600 XT125%
Radeon RX Vega 56119%
GeForce GTX 1070115%
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER109%
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti109%
GeForce GTX 980 Ti103%
GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB102%
Radeon R9 FURY X101%
GeForce GTX 1660Current GPU100%
Radeon RX 59094%
Radeon R9 FURY92%
GeForce GTX 98091%
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER90%
Radeon RX 6500 XT89%
Radeon RX 5500 XT88%
Radeon RX 58087%
GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB85%
Radeon R9 390X84%
GeForce GTX 69083%
Radeon RX 48082%
Radeon HD 799082%
GeForce GTX 780 Ti80%
GeForce GTX 97078%
Radeon R9 290X78%
Radeon R9 39077%
Radeon RX 57076%
Radeon R9 29072%
Radeon RX 47071%
GeForce GTX 165067%
Radeon RX 640066%
Arc A38065%
GeForce GTX 78065%
Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition58%
GeForce GTX 59058%
Radeon R9 280X57%
Radeon HD 699056%
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti53%
GeForce GTX 68052%
Radeon R9 38052%
Radeon HD 797052%
GeForce GTX 77052%
Radeon R9 28551%
GeForce GTX 96050%
GeForce GTX 67048%
Radeon HD 597044%
GeForce GTX 163044%
Radeon HD 795043%
GeForce GTX 105043%
GeForce GTX 76042%
GeForce GTX 58042%
GeForce GTX 660 Ti42%
Radeon R9 270X42%
Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition41%
GeForce GTX 95040%
Radeon RX 56038%
GeForce GTX 57037%
GeForce GTX 66037%
Radeon RX 46037%
Radeon R7 37037%
Radeon HD 697036%
GeForce GTX 48034%
Radeon HD 785034%
GeForce GTX 29533%
Radeon HD 695032%
GeForce GTX 750 Ti32%
Radeon HD 4870 X231%
GeForce GTX 560 Ti31%
Radeon HD 587030%
Radeon HD 687028%
GeForce GTX 47027%
GeForce GTX 650 Ti26%
Radeon HD 585026%
GeForce GTX 28524%
Radeon HD 685023%
GeForce GTX 28022%
Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition22%
GeForce GTX 27522%
GeForce GT 103022%
GeForce GTX 46021%
Radeon HD 489020%
Radeon HD 679020%
Radeon HD 583019%
GeForce GTX 65018%
GeForce GTX 550 Ti18%
Radeon HD 487018%
GeForce GTX 26017%
Radeon HD 577017%
Radeon HD 775017%
Radeon HD 575015%
GeForce GTS 45014%
GeForce GTS 25014%
Radeon HD 485014%
Radeon HD 477013%
Radeon HD 483012%
Radeon HD 667012%
GeForce 9800 GT11%
GeForce GT 64011%
Radeon HD 567010%
GeForce 9600 GT10%
GeForce GT 2408%
GeForce GT 4408%
Radeon HD 46708%
Radeon HD 55707%
GeForce GT 4307%
GeForce GT 2205%
GeForce GT 5204%
Radeon HD 64504%
Radeon HD 54504%
Radeon HD 45503%
GeForce 9400 GT2%
GeForce 2102%
GeForce GTX 1660Current GPU100%
GeForce GTX 1660Current GPU100%

Frequently Asked Questions About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660

Common Questions About This Graphics Card

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 features 6 GB of GDDR5 graphics memory. This 6 GB VRAM capacity provides ample memory for modern gaming and professional applications, allowing for high-resolution textures and smooth performance in demanding workloads. The generous memory allocation ensures excellent performance in memory-intensive tasks like 4K gaming, video editing, and 3D rendering.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 is equipped with 1408 cores, delivering powerful parallel processing capabilities. These cores handle complex graphics computations, enabling smooth gameplay, fast rendering, and efficient multitasking across various applications.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 utilizes a 192 bit memory interface, which determines the data transfer rate between the GPU and its memory. This 192 bit bus width, combined with GDDR5, ensures fast memory access and excellent performance in memory-intensive applications.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 is built on NVIDIA's Turing architecture. This architecture represents a significant advancement in graphics processing technology, offering improved performance per watt, enhanced features, and better support for modern gaming technologies and APIs.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 has a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 120 W, which indicates its typical power consumption under load. This power requirement means you'll need a compatible power supply unit with adequate wattage and the necessary PCIe power connectors to run this graphics card effectively.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 delivers strong gaming performance suitable for modern titles at various resolutions. Performance benchmarks show it competing effectively in its class. With 6 GB and 1408, this graphics card can handle AAA games at 1080p and 1440p resolutions with high settings, while also supporting 4K gaming at adjusted quality settings depending on the title.

To use the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660, you'll need a compatible motherboard with a PCIe x16 slot (PCIe 3.0 or 4.0), a power supply unit with sufficient wattage (recommended 120 W TDP or higher), and adequate case space for the graphics card. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 is compatible with modern operating systems including Windows 10/11 and Linux distributions with proper drivers. Ensure your system meets the minimum requirements for optimal performance.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 is an excellent choice for gaming, content creation, and general graphics workloads. With 6 GB and 1408, it's well-suited for real-time ray tracing, DLSS technology, video editing, 3D rendering, and multitasking. Whether you're building a gaming rig or a professional workstation, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 offers the performance needed for demanding applications.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 performs comparably to graphics cards like GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER and GeForce GTX 1660 Ti. Performance benchmarks indicate that GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is approximately 9% faster, while GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is approximately 9% faster when compared to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660. For detailed side-by-side specifications and performance comparisons, use our comparison tools available on this page.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 is fully supported by NVIDIA's latest driver suite (NVIDIA Game Ready and Studio drivers), which are regularly updated to optimize performance for new game releases and improve stability. NVIDIA provides comprehensive driver support with features like automatic updates, game optimizations, and performance monitoring tools to help you get the most out of your NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 graphics card.

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