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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660

Graphics Processor

GK106

Cores

960

TMUs

80

ROPs

24

About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 leverages NVIDIA's advanced GPU architecture to deliver high-performance computing capabilities. With 2 GB of memory size, 960 cores, 192 bit bus width, this graphics card is engineered for demanding applications.

Performance benchmarks show the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 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 GK106 graphics processor, 960 cores, 80 tmus and more. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 is designed to meet the needs of users requiring robust graphics performance for modern applications and workloads.

Technical Specifications

Graphics Processor

GK106

Cores

960

TMUs

80

ROPs

24

Memory Size

2 GB

Memory Type

GDDR5

Bus Width

192 bit

Detailed Information

Graphics Processor

GPU NameGK106
GPU VariantGK106-400-A1
ArchitectureKepler
FoundryTSMC
Process Size28 nm
Transistors2,540 million
Density11.5M / mm²
Die Size221 mm²
Chip PackageBGA-1425

Graphics Card

Release DateSep 6th, 2012
GenerationGeForce 600
PredecessorGeForce 500
SuccessorGeForce 700
ProductionEnd-of-life
Launch Price229 USD
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16
Reviews77 in our database

Clock Speeds

Base Clock980 MHz
Boost Clock1032 MHz
Memory Clock1502 MHz6 Gbps effective

Memory

Memory Size2 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Bus192 bit
Bandwidth144.2 GB/s

Render Config

Shading Units960
TMUs80
ROPs24
SMX Count5
L1 Cache16 KB (per SMX)
L2 Cache384 KB

Theoretical Performance

Pixel Rate20.64 GPixel/s
Texture Rate82.56 GTexel/s
FP32 (float)1.981 TFLOPS
FP64 (double)82.56 GFLOPS (1:24)

Board Design

Slot WidthDual-slot
Length241 mm9.5 inches
TDP140 W
Suggested PSU300 W
Outputs2x DVI1x HDMI 1.4a1x DisplayPort 1.2
Power Connectors1x 6-pin
Board NumberP2030 SKU 0

Graphics Features

DirectX12 (11_0)
OpenGL4.6
OpenCL3.0
Vulkan1.2.175
CUDA3.0
Shader Model6.5 (5.1)

Performance Comparison

Relative Performance Benchmarks

GeForce RTX 50902132%
GeForce RTX 40901626%
GeForce RTX 50801405%
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER1254%
GeForce RTX 40801244%
Radeon RX 7900 XTX1243%
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti1225%
Radeon RX 9070 XT1171%
Radeon RX 7900 XT1070%
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti1051%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER1050%
Radeon RX 90701049%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti961%
GeForce RTX 5070951%
GeForce RTX 3090937%
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti925%
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER895%
Radeon RX 7900 GRE882%
Radeon RX 6950 XT867%
GeForce RTX 4070855%
Radeon RX 6900 XT847%
GeForce RTX 3080833%
Radeon RX 7800 XT831%
Radeon RX 6800 XT801%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB744%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB739%
Radeon RX 7700 XT728%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB706%
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti705%
Radeon RX 6800681%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB666%
GeForce RTX 3070659%
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti654%
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB651%
GeForce RTX 5060641%
Radeon RX 6750 XT625%
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti577%
Radeon RX 6700 XT567%
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER527%
Radeon RX 7600 XT522%
GeForce RTX 4060521%
Arc B580520%
GeForce RTX 5050506%
GeForce RTX 2080502%
Radeon RX 6650 XT491%
Radeon RX 7600491%
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER467%
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti462%
Arc A770462%
GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB445%
Radeon RX 6600 XT438%
Radeon VII437%
Arc A750429%
Radeon RX 5700 XT419%
GeForce RTX 2070413%
Radeon RX 6600394%
Arc A580383%
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER382%
Radeon RX Vega 64366%
GeForce RTX 2060354%
Radeon RX 5700353%
GeForce GTX 1080346%
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti340%
Radeon RX 5600 XT336%
Radeon RX Vega 56320%
GeForce GTX 1070308%
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER292%
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti291%
GeForce GTX 980 Ti276%
GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB275%
Radeon R9 FURY X271%
GeForce GTX 1660268%
Radeon RX 590253%
Radeon R9 FURY247%
GeForce GTX 980244%
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER242%
Radeon RX 6500 XT238%
Radeon RX 5500 XT236%
Radeon RX 580235%
GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB229%
Radeon R9 390X225%
GeForce GTX 690223%
Radeon RX 480221%
Radeon HD 7990220%
GeForce GTX 780 Ti216%
GeForce GTX 970210%
Radeon R9 290X210%
Radeon R9 390206%
Radeon RX 570204%
Radeon R9 290193%
Radeon RX 470191%
GeForce GTX 1650179%
Radeon RX 6400176%
Arc A380174%
GeForce GTX 780173%
Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition156%
GeForce GTX 590156%
Radeon R9 280X154%
Radeon HD 6990150%
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti143%
GeForce GTX 680140%
Radeon R9 380139%
Radeon HD 7970139%
GeForce GTX 770138%
Radeon R9 285137%
GeForce GTX 960133%
GeForce GTX 670130%
Radeon HD 5970117%
GeForce GTX 1630117%
Radeon HD 7950115%
GeForce GTX 1050115%
GeForce GTX 760114%
GeForce GTX 580114%
GeForce GTX 660 Ti113%
Radeon R9 270X112%
Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition109%
GeForce GTX 950108%
Radeon RX 560102%
GeForce GTX 570Current GPU100%
GeForce GTX 660Current GPU100%
Radeon RX 460Current GPU100%
Radeon R7 370Current GPU100%
Radeon HD 697096%
GeForce GTX 48092%
Radeon HD 785090%
GeForce GTX 29589%
Radeon HD 695086%
GeForce GTX 750 Ti85%
Radeon HD 4870 X284%
GeForce GTX 560 Ti83%
Radeon HD 587081%
Radeon HD 687076%
GeForce GTX 47073%
GeForce GTX 650 Ti70%
Radeon HD 585069%
GeForce GTX 28564%
Radeon HD 685063%
GeForce GTX 28059%
Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition59%
GeForce GTX 27558%
GeForce GT 103058%
GeForce GTX 46057%
Radeon HD 489055%
Radeon HD 679054%
Radeon HD 583051%
GeForce GTX 65049%
GeForce GTX 550 Ti48%
Radeon HD 487047%
GeForce GTX 26047%
Radeon HD 577046%
Radeon HD 775046%
Radeon HD 575040%
GeForce GTS 45039%
GeForce GTS 25038%
Radeon HD 485037%
Radeon HD 477035%
Radeon HD 483033%
Radeon HD 667032%
GeForce 9800 GT30%
GeForce GT 64029%
Radeon HD 567027%
GeForce 9600 GT26%
GeForce GT 24023%
GeForce GT 44022%
Radeon HD 467021%
Radeon HD 557019%
GeForce GT 43019%
GeForce GT 22015%
GeForce GT 52012%
Radeon HD 645011%
Radeon HD 54509%
Radeon HD 45507%
GeForce 9400 GT6%
GeForce 2105%
GeForce GTX 660Current GPU100%
GeForce GTX 660Current GPU100%

Frequently Asked Questions About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660

Common Questions About This Graphics Card

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 features 2 GB of GDDR5 graphics memory. This 2 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 660 is equipped with 960 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 660 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 660 is built on NVIDIA's Kepler 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 660 has a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 140 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 660 delivers strong gaming performance suitable for modern titles at various resolutions. Performance benchmarks show it competing effectively in its class. With 2 GB and 960, 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 660, 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 140 W TDP or higher), and adequate case space for the graphics card. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 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 660 is an excellent choice for gaming, content creation, and general graphics workloads. With 2 GB and 960, 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 660 offers the performance needed for demanding applications.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 performs comparably to graphics cards like Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition and GeForce GTX 950. Performance benchmarks indicate that Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition is approximately 9% faster, while GeForce GTX 950 is approximately 8% faster when compared to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660. For detailed side-by-side specifications and performance comparisons, use our comparison tools available on this page.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 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 660 graphics card.

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