GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce GTX 1660 is the clear winner, offering 115.8% better value than GeForce GTX 1070 Ti.
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 — $1,232 AED cheaper.
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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 $775 AED against $2,007 AED for the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1660 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~116% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 1660 still sits about $556 AED above its $219 AED MSRP. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti still sits about $1,558 AED above its $449 AED MSRP.
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?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti or the GeForce GTX 1660?
Is the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti worth the extra $1,232 AED over the GeForce GTX 1660?
Does the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | GeForce GTX 1660 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,432✓ | 1,408 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | GeForce GTX 1660 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,607 MHz✓ | 1,530 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,683 MHz | 1,785 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | GeForce GTX 1660 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB✓ | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 8 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 256.3 GB/s✓ | 192 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | GeForce GTX 1660 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 180 W | 120 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Nov 2017 | Mar 2019 |