Galax GeForce GTX 1660 1-Click OC
KFA2 GeForce GTX 1070 EXOC Sniper Black
Comparision Galax GeForce GTX 1660 1-Click OC vs KFA2 GeForce GTX 1070 EXOC Sniper Black
Grade
Galax GeForce GTX 1660 1-Click OC
KFA2 GeForce GTX 1070 EXOC Sniper Black
Performance
7
7
Memory
4
4
General information
7
7
Functions
7
7
Benchmark tests
4
4
Ports
4
3
Top specs and features
- Passmark score
- 3DMark Cloud Gate GPU benchmark score
- 3DMark Fire Strike Score
- 3DMark Fire Strike Graphics test score
- 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark score
Passmark score
Galax GeForce GTX 1660 1-Click OC: 11496
KFA2 GeForce GTX 1070 EXOC Sniper Black: 13092
3DMark Cloud Gate GPU benchmark score
Galax GeForce GTX 1660 1-Click OC: 76185
KFA2 GeForce GTX 1070 EXOC Sniper Black: 104481
3DMark Fire Strike Score
Galax GeForce GTX 1660 1-Click OC: 12448
KFA2 GeForce GTX 1070 EXOC Sniper Black: 14640
3DMark Fire Strike Graphics test score
Galax GeForce GTX 1660 1-Click OC: 13568
KFA2 GeForce GTX 1070 EXOC Sniper Black: 17836
3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark score
Galax GeForce GTX 1660 1-Click OC: 20485
KFA2 GeForce GTX 1070 EXOC Sniper Black: 24087
Description
The Galax GeForce GTX 1660 1-Click OC video card is based on the Turing architecture. KFA2 GeForce GTX 1070 EXOC Sniper Black on the Pascal architecture. The first has 6600 million transistors. The second is 7200 million. Galax GeForce GTX 1660 1-Click OC has a transistor size of 12 nm versus 16.
The base clock speed of the first video card is 1530 MHz versus 1594 MHz for the second.
Let's move on to memory. Galax GeForce GTX 1660 1-Click OC has 6 GB. KFA2 GeForce GTX 1070 EXOC Sniper Black has 6 GB installed. The bandwidth of the first video card is 192 Gb/s versus 256.3 Gb/s of the second.
FLOPS of Galax GeForce GTX 1660 1-Click OC is 4.95. At KFA2 GeForce GTX 1070 EXOC Sniper Black 5.81.
Goes to tests in benchmarks. In the Passmark benchmark, Galax GeForce GTX 1660 1-Click OC scored 11496 points. And here is the second card 13092 points. In 3DMark, the first model scored 13568 points. Second 17836 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 Galax GeForce GTX 1660 1-Click OC has Directx version 12. Video card KFA2 GeForce GTX 1070 EXOC Sniper Black -- Directx version - 12.
Regarding cooling, Galax GeForce GTX 1660 1-Click OC has 120W heat dissipation requirements versus 150W for KFA2 GeForce GTX 1070 EXOC Sniper Black.
Why KFA2 GeForce GTX 1070 EXOC Sniper Black is better than Galax GeForce GTX 1660 1-Click OC
- 3DMark Vantage Performance test score 57304 против 49825 , more on 15%
- 3DMark Ice Storm GPU benchmark score 469602 против 453224 , more on 4%
Galax GeForce GTX 1660 1-Click OC vs KFA2 GeForce GTX 1070 EXOC Sniper Black: highlights
Galax GeForce GTX 1660 1-Click OC
KFA2 GeForce GTX 1070 EXOC Sniper Black
Performance
GPU base clock speed
The graphics processing unit (GPU) has a high clock speed.
1530 MHz
Average: 1124.9 MHz
1594 MHz
Average: 1124.9 MHz
Gpu memory speed
This is an important aspect for calculating memory bandwidth.
2001 MHz
Average: 1468 MHz
2002 MHz
Average: 1468 MHz
FLOPS
Measuring the processing power of a processor is called FLOPS.
4.95 TFLOPS
Average: 53 TFLOPS
5.81 TFLOPS
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.
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6 GB
Average: 4.6 GB
8 GB
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.
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16
Average:
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.
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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.
86.4 GTexel/s
Average: 94.3 GTexel/s
102 GTexel/s
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.
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88
Average: 140.1
128
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.
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48
Average: 56.8
64
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.
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1408
Average:
1920
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.
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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.
1800 MHz
Average: 1514 MHz
1784 MHz
Average: 1514 MHz
Texture size
A certain number of textured pixels are displayed on the screen every second.
158.4 GTexels/s
Average: 145.4 GTexels/s
191.3 GTexels/s
Average: 145.4 GTexels/s
architecture name
Turing
Pascal
GPU name
Turing TU116
Pascal GP104
Memory
Memory bandwidth
This is the rate at which the device stores or reads information.
192 GB/s
Average: 257.8 GB/s
256.3 GB/s
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.
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8004 MHz
Average: 6984.5 MHz
8008 MHz
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.
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6 GB
Average: 4.6 GB
8 GB
Average: 4.6 GB
GDDR memory versions
Latest versions of GDDR memory provide high data transfer rates to improve overall performance
5
Average: 4.9
5
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.
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192 bit
Average: 283.9 bit
296 bit
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.
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284
Average: 356.7
314
Average: 356.7
Generation
A new generation of graphics card usually includes improved architecture, higher performance, more efficient use of power, improved graphics capabilities, and new features.
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GeForce 16
GeForce 10
Manufacturer
TSMC
TSMC
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
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120 W
Average: 160 W
150 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
Average: 7150 million
7200 million
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.
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3
Average: 3
3
Average: 3
Width
228 mm
Average: 192.1 mm
267 mm
Average: 192.1 mm
Height
131.5 mm
Average: 89.6 mm
111 mm
Average: 89.6 mm
Purpose
Desktop
Desktop
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.
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4.6
Average:
4.5
Average:
DirectX
Used in demanding games, providing improved graphics
12
Average: 11.4
12
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.
6.5
Average: 5.9
6.4
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.
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1.3
Average:
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.
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7.5
Average:
6.1
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.
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11496
Average: 7628.6
13092
Average: 7628.6
3DMark Cloud Gate GPU benchmark score
76185
Average: 80042.3
104481
Average: 80042.3
3DMark Fire Strike Score
12448
Average: 12463
14640
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.
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13568
Average: 11859.1
17836
Average: 11859.1
3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark score
20485
Average: 18799.9
24087
Average: 18799.9
3DMark Vantage Performance test score
57304
Average: 37830.6
49825
Average: 37830.6
3DMark Ice Storm GPU benchmark score
469602
Average: 372425.7
453224
Average: 372425.7
SPECviewperf 12 test score - specvp12 sw-03
The sw-03 test includes visualization and modeling of objects using various graphic effects and techniques such as shadows, lighting, reflections and others.
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45
Average: 64
Average: 64
SPECviewperf 12 test score - Showcase
82
Average: 108.4
80
Average: 108.4
SPECviewperf 12 test score - specvp12 mediacal-01
24
Average: 39
Average: 39
SPECviewperf 12 test score - Maya
126
Average: 129.8
129
Average: 129.8
SPECviewperf 12 test score - specvp12 maya-04
102
Average: 132.8
Average: 132.8
SPECviewperf 12 test score - specvp12 energy-01
4
Average: 10.7
Average: 10.7
SPECviewperf 12 test score - specvp12 creo-01
33
Average: 52.5
Average: 52.5
SPECviewperf 12 test score - specvp12 catia-04
51
Average: 91.5
Average: 91.5
SPECviewperf 12 test score - specvp12 3dsmax-05
119
Average: 189.5
Average: 189.5
SPECviewperf 12 test score - 3ds Max
152
Average: 169.8
161
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
Average: 1.9
Average: 1.9
DisplayPort
Allows you to connect to a display using DisplayPort
1
Average: 2.2
3
Average: 2.2
DVI Outputs
Allows you to connect to a display using DVI
1
Average: 1.4
1
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
Average: 1.1
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 Galax GeForce GTX 1660 1-Click OC processor perform in benchmarks?
Passmark Galax GeForce GTX 1660 1-Click OC scored 11496 points. The second video card scored 13092 points in Passmark.
What FLOPS do video cards have?
FLOPS Galax GeForce GTX 1660 1-Click OC is 4.95 TFLOPS. But the second video card has FLOPS equal to 5.81 TFLOPS.
What power consumption?
Galax GeForce GTX 1660 1-Click OC 120 Watt. KFA2 GeForce GTX 1070 EXOC Sniper Black 150 Watt.
How fast are Galax GeForce GTX 1660 1-Click OC and KFA2 GeForce GTX 1070 EXOC Sniper Black?
Galax GeForce GTX 1660 1-Click OC operates at 1530 MHz. In this case, the maximum frequency reaches 1800 MHz. The clock base frequency of KFA2 GeForce GTX 1070 EXOC Sniper Black reaches 1594 MHz. In turbo mode it reaches 1784 MHz.
What kind of memory do graphics cards have?
Galax GeForce GTX 1660 1-Click OC supports GDDR5. Installed 6 GB of RAM. Throughput reaches 192 GB/s. KFA2 GeForce GTX 1070 EXOC Sniper Black works with GDDR5. The second one has 8 GB of RAM installed. Its bandwidth is 192 GB/s.
How many HDMI connectors do they have?
Galax GeForce GTX 1660 1-Click OC has 1 HDMI outputs. KFA2 GeForce GTX 1070 EXOC Sniper Black is equipped with There is no data HDMI outputs.
What power connectors are used?
Galax GeForce GTX 1660 1-Click OC uses There is no data. KFA2 GeForce GTX 1070 EXOC Sniper Black is equipped with There is no data HDMI outputs.
What architecture are video cards based on?
Galax GeForce GTX 1660 1-Click OC is built on Turing. KFA2 GeForce GTX 1070 EXOC Sniper Black uses the Pascal architecture.
What graphics processor is being used?
Galax GeForce GTX 1660 1-Click OC is equipped with Turing TU116. KFA2 GeForce GTX 1070 EXOC Sniper Black is set to Pascal GP104.
How many PCIe lanes
The first graphics card has 16 PCIe lanes. And the PCIe version is 3. KFA2 GeForce GTX 1070 EXOC Sniper Black 16 PCIe lanes. PCIe version 3.
How many transistors?
Galax GeForce GTX 1660 1-Click OC has 6600 million transistors. KFA2 GeForce GTX 1070 EXOC Sniper Black has 7200 million transistors
