GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is significantly faster than the GeForce GTX 1660, leading by roughly 20% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 1660, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $129 EUR cheaper.

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VS
Price
€359
Performance
12%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+73% CUDA Cores (2,432 vs 1,408)
+33% Bandwidth (256.3 GB/s vs 192 GB/s)
+33% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 192-bit)
NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1660
Price
€230
Performance
10%
VRAM
6 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+6% Boost Clock (1,785 MHz vs 1,683 MHz)

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1660: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1660

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is significantly faster, around 20% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti packs 2,432 CUDA cores versus 1,408 on the GeForce GTX 1660.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce GTX 1660 starts at $230 EUR against $359 EUR for the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1660 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~30% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is trading below its $449 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce GTX 1660 draws just 120W versus 180W for the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Turing architecture on a TSMC 12nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 8GB against 6GB, the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 1660's 6GB can fall short. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti's memory is also faster — 256 GB/s versus 192 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce GTX 1660 is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti (Turing vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1070 Ti or GeForce GTX 1660?

Choose the GeForce GTX 1070 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 1070 Ti better than the GeForce GTX 1660?

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is significantly faster, roughly 20% 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 1070 Ti or the GeForce GTX 1660?

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 1070 Ti worth the extra $129 EUR over the GeForce GTX 1660?

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

Does the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 8GB (vs 6GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 TiGeForce GTX 1660
ArchitecturePascalTuring
Process NodeTSMC 16nmTSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)2,4321,408

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 TiGeForce GTX 1660
Base Clock1,607 MHz1,530 MHz
Boost Clock1,683 MHz1,785 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 TiGeForce GTX 1660
VRAM Capacity8 GB6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus256-bit192-bit
Memory Speed8 Gbps8 Gbps
Bandwidth256.3 GB/s192 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 TiGeForce GTX 1660
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP180 W120 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedNov 2017Mar 2019