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Comparision NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti vs Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Phoenix

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

Rating: 38 points
Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Phoenix

WINNER
Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Phoenix

Rating: 49 points
Grade
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Phoenix
Performance
6
7
Memory
5
5
General information
7
7
Functions
9
7
Benchmark tests
4
5
Ports
7
3

Top specs and features

Passmark score

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti: 11478 Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Phoenix: 14744

3DMark Cloud Gate GPU benchmark score

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti: 89489 Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Phoenix: 116984

3DMark Fire Strike Score

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti: 14233 Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Phoenix: 16210

3DMark Fire Strike Graphics test score

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti: 15538 Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Phoenix: 20876

3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark score

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti: 21490 Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Phoenix: 28535

Description

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti video card is based on the Turing architecture. Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Phoenix on the Pascal architecture. The first has 6600 million transistors. The second is 7200 million. NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti has a transistor size of 12 nm versus 16.

The base clock speed of the first video card is 1500 MHz versus 1607 MHz for the second.

Let's move on to memory. NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti has 6 GB. Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Phoenix has 6 GB installed. The bandwidth of the first video card is 288 Gb/s versus 320 Gb/s of the second.

FLOPS of NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is 5.7. At Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Phoenix 8.1.

Goes to tests in benchmarks. In the Passmark benchmark, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti scored 11478 points. And here is the second card 14744 points. In 3DMark, the first model scored 15538 points. Second 20876 points.

In terms of interfaces. The first video card is connected using PCIe 3.0 x16. The second is PCIe 3.0 x16. Video card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti has Directx version 12.1. Video card Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Phoenix -- Directx version - 12.

Regarding cooling, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti has 120W heat dissipation requirements versus 180W for Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Phoenix.

Why Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Phoenix is better than NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

  • 3DMark Ice Storm GPU benchmark score 432341 против 410980 , more on 5%

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti vs Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Phoenix: highlights

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Phoenix
Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Phoenix
Performance
GPU base clock speed
The graphics processing unit (GPU) has a high clock speed.
1500 MHz
max 2457
Average: 1124.9 MHz
1607 MHz
max 2457
Average: 1124.9 MHz
Gpu memory speed
This is an important aspect for calculating memory bandwidth.
1500 MHz
max 16000
Average: 1468 MHz
1251 MHz
max 16000
Average: 1468 MHz
FLOPS
Measuring the processing power of a processor is called FLOPS.
5.7 TFLOPS
max 1142.32
Average: 53 TFLOPS
8.1 TFLOPS
max 1142.32
Average: 53 TFLOPS
RAM
RAM in video cards (also known as video memory or VRAM) is a special type of memory used by a video card to store graphics data. It serves as a temporary buffer for textures, shaders, geometry, and other graphics resources that are needed to display images on the screen. More RAM allows the graphics card to work with more data and handle more complex graphic scenes with high resolution and detail. Show more
6 GB
max 128
Average: 4.6 GB
8 GB
max 128
Average: 4.6 GB
Number of PCIe lanes
The number of PCIe lanes in video cards determines the speed and bandwidth of data transfer between the video card and other computer components through the PCIe interface. The more PCIe lanes a video card has, the more bandwidth and ability to communicate with other computer components. Show more
16
max 16
Average:
16
max 16
Average:
L1 cache size
The amount of L1 cache in video cards is usually small and is measured in kilobytes (KB) or megabytes (MB). It is designed to temporarily store the most active and frequently used data and instructions, allowing the graphics card to access them faster and reduce delays in graphics operations. Show more
64
48
Pixel rendering speed
The higher the pixel rendering speed, the smoother and more realistic the display of graphics and the movement of objects on the screen will be.
85 GTexel/s    
max 563
Average: 94.3 GTexel/s    
102.8 GTexel/s    
max 563
Average: 94.3 GTexel/s    
TMUs
Responsible for texturing objects in 3D graphics. TMU provides textures to the surfaces of objects, which gives them a realistic look and detail. The number of TMUs in a video card determines its ability to process textures. The more TMUs, the more textures can be processed at the same time, which contributes to better texturing of objects and increases the realism of graphics. Show more
96
max 880
Average: 140.1
160
max 880
Average: 140.1
ROPs
Responsible for the final processing of pixels and their display on the screen. ROPs perform various operations on pixels, such as blending colors, applying transparency, and writing to the framebuffer. The number of ROPs in a video card affects its ability to process and display graphics. The more ROPs, the more pixels and image fragments can be processed and displayed on the screen at the same time. A higher number of ROPs generally results in faster and more efficient graphics rendering and better performance in games and graphics applications. Show more
48
max 256
Average: 56.8
64
max 256
Average: 56.8
Number of shader blocks
The number of shader units in video cards refers to the number of parallel processors that perform computational operations in the GPU. The more shader units in the video card, the more computing resources are available for processing graphics tasks. Show more
1536
max 17408
Average:
2560
max 17408
Average:
L2 cache size
Used to temporarily store data and instructions used by the graphics card when performing graphics calculations. A larger L2 cache allows the graphics card to store more data and instructions, which helps speed up the processing of graphics operations. Show more
1536
2000
Turbo gpu
If the GPU speed has dropped below its limit, then to improve performance, it can go to a high clock speed.
1770 MHz
max 2903
Average: 1514 MHz
1733 MHz
max 2903
Average: 1514 MHz
Texture size
A certain number of textured pixels are displayed on the screen every second.
169.9 GTexels/s
max 756.8
Average: 145.4 GTexels/s
257.1 GTexels/s
max 756.8
Average: 145.4 GTexels/s
architecture name
Turing
Pascal
GPU name
TU116
Pascal GP104
Memory
Memory bandwidth
This is the rate at which the device stores or reads information.
288 GB/s
max 2656
Average: 257.8 GB/s
320 GB/s
max 2656
Average: 257.8 GB/s
Effective memory speed
The effective memory clock is calculated from the size and transfer rate of the memory information. The performance of the device in applications depends on the clock frequency. The higher it is, the better. Show more
12000 MHz
max 19500
Average: 6984.5 MHz
10008 MHz
max 19500
Average: 6984.5 MHz
RAM
RAM in video cards (also known as video memory or VRAM) is a special type of memory used by a video card to store graphics data. It serves as a temporary buffer for textures, shaders, geometry, and other graphics resources that are needed to display images on the screen. More RAM allows the graphics card to work with more data and handle more complex graphic scenes with high resolution and detail. Show more
6 GB
max 128
Average: 4.6 GB
8 GB
max 128
Average: 4.6 GB
GDDR memory versions
Latest versions of GDDR memory provide high data transfer rates to improve overall performance
6
max 6
Average: 4.9
5
max 6
Average: 4.9
Memory bus width
A wide memory bus means that it can transfer more information in one cycle. This property affects memory performance as well as the overall performance of the device's graphics card. Show more
192 bit
max 8192
Average: 283.9 bit
256 bit
max 8192
Average: 283.9 bit
General information
Crystal size
The physical dimensions of the chip on which the transistors, microcircuits and other components necessary for the operation of the video card are located. The larger the die size, the more space the GPU takes up on the graphics card. Larger die sizes can provide more computing resources such as CUDA cores or tensor cores, which can result in increased performance and graphics processing capabilities. Show more
284
max 826
Average: 356.7
314
max 826
Average: 356.7
Length
227
max 524
Average: 250.2
max 524
Average: 250.2
Generation
A new generation of graphics card usually includes improved architecture, higher performance, more efficient use of power, improved graphics capabilities, and new features. Show more
GeForce 16
GeForce 10
Manufacturer
TSMC
TSMC
Power supply power
When choosing a power supply for a video card, you must take into account the power requirements of the video card manufacturer, as well as other computer components. Show more
300
max 1300
Average:
max 1300
Average:
Year of issue
2019
max 2023
Average:
max 2023
Average:
Power Consumption (TDP)
Heat Dissipation Requirements (TDP) is the maximum possible amount of energy dissipated by the cooling system. The lower the TDP, the less power will be consumed Show more
120 W
Average: 160 W
180 W
Average: 160 W
Technological process
The small size of the semiconductors means this is a new generation chip.
12 nm
Average: 34.7 nm
16 nm
Average: 34.7 nm
Number of transistors
The higher their number, the more processor power this indicates.
6600 million
max 80000
Average: 7150 million
7200 million
max 80000
Average: 7150 million
PCIe connection interface
A considerable speed of the expansion card used to connect the computer to the peripherals is provided. The updated versions offer impressive bandwidth and high performance. Show more
3
max 4
Average: 3
3
max 4
Average: 3
Width
112 mm
max 421.7
Average: 192.1 mm
285 mm
max 421.7
Average: 192.1 mm
Height
34 mm
max 620
Average: 89.6 mm
133 mm
max 620
Average: 89.6 mm
Purpose
Desktop
Desktop
Price at the time of release
279 $
max 419999
Average: 5679.5 $
$
max 419999
Average: 5679.5 $
Functions
OpenGL Version
OpenGL provides access to the graphics card's hardware capabilities for displaying 2D and 3D graphics objects. New versions of OpenGL may include support for new graphical effects, performance optimizations, bug fixes, and other improvements. Show more
4.6
max 4.6
Average:
4.5
max 4.6
Average:
DirectX
Used in demanding games, providing improved graphics
12.1
max 12.2
Average: 11.4
12
max 12.2
Average: 11.4
Shader model version
The higher the version of the shader model in the video card, the more functions and possibilities are available for programming graphic effects.
6.6
max 6.7
Average: 5.9
6.4
max 6.7
Average: 5.9
Vulkan version
A higher version of Vulkan usually means a larger set of features, optimizations, and enhancements that software developers can use to create better and more realistic graphical applications and games. Show more
1.3
max 1.3
Average:
1.3
max 1.3
Average:
CUDA Version
Allows you to use the compute cores of your graphics card to perform parallel computing, which can be useful in areas such as scientific research, deep learning, image processing, and other computationally intensive tasks. Show more
7.5
max 9
Average:
6.1
max 9
Average:
Benchmark tests
Passmark score
The Passmark Video Card Test is a program for measuring and comparing the performance of a graphics system. It conducts various tests and calculations to evaluate the speed and performance of a graphics card in various areas. Show more
11478
max 30117
Average: 7628.6
14744
max 30117
Average: 7628.6
3DMark Cloud Gate GPU benchmark score
89489
max 196940
Average: 80042.3
116984
max 196940
Average: 80042.3
3DMark Fire Strike Score
14233
max 39424
Average: 12463
16210
max 39424
Average: 12463
3DMark Fire Strike Graphics test score
It measures and compares the ability of a graphics card to handle high-resolution 3D graphics with various graphical effects. The Fire Strike Graphics test includes complex scenes, lighting, shadows, particles, reflections, and other graphical effects to evaluate the graphics card's performance in gaming and other demanding graphics scenarios. Show more
15538
max 51062
Average: 11859.1
20876
max 51062
Average: 11859.1
3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark score
21490
max 59675
Average: 18799.9
28535
max 59675
Average: 18799.9
3DMark Vantage Performance test score
50699
max 97329
Average: 37830.6
52263
max 97329
Average: 37830.6
3DMark Ice Storm GPU benchmark score
432341
max 539757
Average: 372425.7
410980
max 539757
Average: 372425.7
SPECviewperf 12 test score - Maya
120
max 182
Average: 129.8
136
max 182
Average: 129.8
SPECviewperf 12 test score - 3ds Max
151
max 275
Average: 169.8
max 275
Average: 169.8
Ports
Has hdmi output
HDMI output allows you to connect devices with HDMI or mini HDMI ports. They can send video and audio to the display.
Available
Available
HDMI version
The latest version provides a wide signal transmission channel due to the increased number of audio channels, frames per second, etc.
2
max 2.1
Average: 1.9
max 2.1
Average: 1.9
DisplayPort
Allows you to connect to a display using DisplayPort
1
max 4
Average: 2.2
3
max 4
Average: 2.2
DVI Outputs
Allows you to connect to a display using DVI
1
max 3
Average: 1.4
1
max 3
Average: 1.4
Number of HDMI connectors
The more their number, the more devices can be connected at the same time (for example, game / TV set-top boxes)
1
max 3
Average: 1.1
max 3
Average: 1.1
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x16
PCIe 3.0 x16
HDMI
A digital interface that is used to transmit high-resolution audio and video signals.
Available
Available

FAQ

How does the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti processor perform in benchmarks?

Passmark NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti scored 11478 points. The second video card scored 14744 points in Passmark.

What FLOPS do video cards have?

FLOPS NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is 5.7 TFLOPS. But the second video card has FLOPS equal to 8.1 TFLOPS.

What power consumption?

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 120 Watt. Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Phoenix 180 Watt.

How fast are NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti and Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Phoenix?

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti operates at 1500 MHz. In this case, the maximum frequency reaches 1770 MHz. The clock base frequency of Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Phoenix reaches 1607 MHz. In turbo mode it reaches 1733 MHz.

What kind of memory do graphics cards have?

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti supports GDDR6. Installed 6 GB of RAM. Throughput reaches 288 GB/s. Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Phoenix works with GDDR5. The second one has 8 GB of RAM installed. Its bandwidth is 288 GB/s.

How many HDMI connectors do they have?

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti has 1 HDMI outputs. Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Phoenix is equipped with There is no data HDMI outputs.

What power connectors are used?

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti uses There is no data. Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Phoenix is equipped with There is no data HDMI outputs.

What architecture are video cards based on?

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is built on Turing. Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Phoenix uses the Pascal architecture.

What graphics processor is being used?

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is equipped with TU116. Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Phoenix is set to Pascal GP104.

How many PCIe lanes

The first graphics card has 16 PCIe lanes. And the PCIe version is 3. Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Phoenix 16 PCIe lanes. PCIe version 3.

How many transistors?

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti has 6600 million transistors. Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Phoenix has 7200 million transistors