GTX 1660 Ti

GTX 1660 Ti Review & Specifications

The GTX 1660 Ti is based on the Turing architecture and manufactured using the 12 nm nm process node. It was launched approximately 7 years, 4 months ago, originally priced at $279. It features 1536 cores, including 20 compute units (SMs), 96 texture mapping units (TMUs), and 48 render output units (ROPs). It has a base clock of 1500 MHz and a boost clock reaching up to 1770 MHz. The GTX 1660 Ti comes equipped with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory across a 192-bit bus. Memory runs at 1500 MHz and delivers a total memory bandwidth of 288 GB/s.

This GPU has a low thermal design power (TDP) of 120 W. It is generally compatible with almost all PC cases and is excellent for SFF and compact systems where heat dissipation is a concern.

GTX 1660 Ti Performance

GTX 1660 Ti is a budget-friendly graphics card with a relative gaming performance score of 18.15%. It may struggle with demanding titles but provides a playable experience at 1080p and sometimes at 1440p in older or lighter games. A solid choice for basic gaming needs on a tight budget.

The GTX 1660 Ti has a moderate VRAM size of 6 GB, which aligns well with its performance class. It is well-suited for 1080p gaming at high settings and 1440p gaming at medium to high settings, depending on the game’s optimization and graphics demands. While capable in rasterized workloads, enabling ray tracing at higher resolutions can quickly consume available VRAM and reduce performance. Upscaling technologies like DLSS or FSR can help improve frame rates, but may come with a noticeable reduction in visual quality. The VRAM capacity is adequate for light to moderate content creation tasks, such as editing Full HD or QHD video, working with smaller assets in 3D environments, and using tools like Photoshop or Premiere Pro for general workloads. In the context of AI and machine learning, this GPU can handle lightweight inference tasks and basic model training. However, users working with large datasets or complex architectures may find the memory insufficient, leading to slowdowns or compatibility issues. This GPU remains a good option for gamers, casual creators, and students exploring AI.

GTX 1660 Ti provides excellent value at 72.4% efficiency. While its gaming performance is modest, it can still be a cost-effective solution for users with limited demands.