GeForce GTX 1660 vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

Quick Verdict

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti pulls ahead here — clearly quicker, about 10% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660. But the GeForce GTX 1660 is the better value, undercutting it by $95 CAD for the performance you get.

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NVIDIA GeForce

GTX 1660

Price

$95 CAD✓

Performance

10/100

VRAM

6 GB GDDR5✓

Key Specs Advantage

+1% Boost Clock (1,785 MHz vs 1,770 MHz)

$95 CADPalit Grafikkarte GeForce GTX 1660 StormX - 6 GB GDDR5

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NVIDIA GeForce

GTX 1660 Ti

Price

$300 CAD

Performance

11/100✓

VRAM

6 GB GDDR6✓

Key Specs Advantage

+50% Bandwidth (288 GB/s vs 192 GB/s)

+9% CUDA Cores (1,536 vs 1,408)

$695 CADMSI Gaming GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 192-bit HDMI/DP 6GB GDRR6 HDCP Support DirectX 12 Dual Fan VR Ready OC Graphics Card (GTX 1660 TI Ventus XS 6G OC)

$300 CADEVGA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti SC Ultra Black Gaming, 6GB GDDR6, Dual Fan, Metal Backplate, 06G-P4-1665-KR

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GeForce GTX 1660 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1660: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1660 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1660

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is noticeably faster, around 10% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti packs 1,536 CUDA cores versus 1,408 on the GeForce GTX 1660.

Price & Value

Pricing has the GeForce GTX 1660 at $95 CAD, $95 CAD under the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti's $190 CAD. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1660 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~81% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 1660 is trading below its $219 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is trading below its $279 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal.

Memory & Bandwidth

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti's memory is faster — 288 GB/s versus 192 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1660 or GeForce GTX 1660 Ti?

Choose the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX 1660 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti better than the GeForce GTX 1660?

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is noticeably faster, roughly 10% ahead. The GeForce GTX 1660 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1660 or the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at entry-level 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti worth the extra $95 CAD over the GeForce GTX 1660?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce GTX 1660 comes out ahead.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1660 or GeForce GTX 1660 Ti?

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1660 and GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Specification	GeForce GTX 1660	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	TSMC 12nm	TSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)	1,408	1,536✓

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1660 and GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Specification	GeForce GTX 1660	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Base Clock	1,530 MHz✓	1,500 MHz
Boost Clock	1,785 MHz✓	1,770 MHz

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1660 and GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Specification	GeForce GTX 1660	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bus	192-bit	192-bit
Memory Speed	8 Gbps	12 Gbps✓
Bandwidth	192 GB/s	288 GB/s✓

Connectivity & Power

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1660 and GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Specification	GeForce GTX 1660	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP	120 W	120 W
Power Connectors	1x 8-pin	1x 8-pin
Released	Mar 2019	Feb 2019