NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 G1 Gaming
Comparision NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super vs Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 G1 Gaming
Grade
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 G1 Gaming
Performance
7
7
Memory
6
5
General information
7
7
Functions
9
7
Benchmark tests
4
5
Ports
7
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
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super: 12211
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 G1 Gaming: 14655
3DMark Cloud Gate GPU benchmark score
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super: 86243
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 G1 Gaming: 116279
3DMark Fire Strike Score
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super: 14183
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 G1 Gaming: 16112
3DMark Fire Strike Graphics test score
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super: 14946
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 G1 Gaming: 20750
3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark score
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super: 20543
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 G1 Gaming: 28363
Description
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super video card is based on the Turing architecture. Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 G1 Gaming on the Pascal architecture. The first has 6600 million transistors. The second is 7200 million. NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super has a transistor size of 12 nm versus 16.
The base clock speed of the first video card is 1530 MHz versus 1721 MHz for the second.
Let's move on to memory. NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super has 6 GB. Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 G1 Gaming has 6 GB installed. The bandwidth of the first video card is 336 Gb/s versus 320 Gb/s of the second.
FLOPS of NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super is 4.99. At Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 G1 Gaming 7.95.
Goes to tests in benchmarks. In the Passmark benchmark, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super scored 12211 points. And here is the second card 14655 points. In 3DMark, the first model scored 14946 points. Second 20750 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 Super has Directx version 12.1. Video card Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 G1 Gaming -- Directx version - 12.
Regarding cooling, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super has 125W heat dissipation requirements versus 180W for Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 G1 Gaming.
Why Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 G1 Gaming is better than NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super
- 3DMark Vantage Performance test score 58048 против 51948 , more on 12%
- 3DMark Ice Storm GPU benchmark score 456281 против 408502 , more on 12%
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super vs Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 G1 Gaming: highlights
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 G1 Gaming
Performance
GPU base clock speed
The graphics processing unit (GPU) has a high clock speed.
1530 MHz
Average: 1124.9 MHz
1721 MHz
Average: 1124.9 MHz
Gpu memory speed
This is an important aspect for calculating memory bandwidth.
1750 MHz
Average: 1468 MHz
1251 MHz
Average: 1468 MHz
FLOPS
Measuring the processing power of a processor is called FLOPS.
4.99 TFLOPS
Average: 53 TFLOPS
7.95 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 GTexel/s
Average: 94.3 GTexel/s
102.8 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
160
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:
2560
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.
1785 MHz
Average: 1514 MHz
1860 MHz
Average: 1514 MHz
Texture size
A certain number of textured pixels are displayed on the screen every second.
157.1 GTexels/s
Average: 145.4 GTexels/s
257.1 GTexels/s
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.
336 GB/s
Average: 257.8 GB/s
320 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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14000 MHz
Average: 6984.5 MHz
10008 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
6
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
256 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
Length
227
Average: 250.2
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.
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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.
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300
Average:
Average:
Year of issue
2019
Average:
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
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125 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
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
109 mm
Average: 192.1 mm
286 mm
Average: 192.1 mm
Height
37 mm
Average: 89.6 mm
115 mm
Average: 89.6 mm
Purpose
Desktop
Desktop
Price at the time of release
229 $
Average: 5679.5 $
$
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.
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4.6
Average:
4.5
Average:
DirectX
Used in demanding games, providing improved graphics
12.1
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.
6.6
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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12211
Average: 7628.6
14655
Average: 7628.6
3DMark Cloud Gate GPU benchmark score
86243
Average: 80042.3
116279
Average: 80042.3
3DMark Fire Strike Score
14183
Average: 12463
16112
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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14946
Average: 11859.1
20750
Average: 11859.1
3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark score
20543
Average: 18799.9
28363
Average: 18799.9
3DMark Vantage Performance test score
58048
Average: 37830.6
51948
Average: 37830.6
3DMark Ice Storm GPU benchmark score
456281
Average: 372425.7
408502
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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53
Average: 64
59
Average: 64
SPECviewperf 12 test score - specvp12 showcase-01
The showcase-01 test is a scene with complex 3D models and effects that demonstrates the capabilities of the graphics system in processing complex scenes.
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79
Average: 121.3
95
Average: 121.3
SPECviewperf 12 test score - Showcase
80
Average: 108.4
95
Average: 108.4
SPECviewperf 12 test score - specvp12 mediacal-01
28
Average: 39
33
Average: 39
SPECviewperf 12 test score - Maya
123
Average: 129.8
135
Average: 129.8
SPECviewperf 12 test score - specvp12 maya-04
126
Average: 132.8
135
Average: 132.8
SPECviewperf 12 test score - specvp12 energy-01
8
Average: 10.7
8
Average: 10.7
SPECviewperf 12 test score - specvp12 creo-01
36
Average: 52.5
52
Average: 52.5
SPECviewperf 12 test score - specvp12 catia-04
61
Average: 91.5
73
Average: 91.5
SPECviewperf 12 test score - specvp12 3dsmax-05
143
Average: 189.5
Average: 189.5
SPECviewperf 12 test score - 3ds Max
145
Average: 169.8
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 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super processor perform in benchmarks?
Passmark NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super scored 12211 points. The second video card scored 14655 points in Passmark.
What FLOPS do video cards have?
FLOPS NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super is 4.99 TFLOPS. But the second video card has FLOPS equal to 7.95 TFLOPS.
What power consumption?
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super 125 Watt. Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 G1 Gaming 180 Watt.
How fast are NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super and Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 G1 Gaming?
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super operates at 1530 MHz. In this case, the maximum frequency reaches 1785 MHz. The clock base frequency of Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 G1 Gaming reaches 1721 MHz. In turbo mode it reaches 1860 MHz.
What kind of memory do graphics cards have?
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super supports GDDR6. Installed 6 GB of RAM. Throughput reaches 336 GB/s. Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 G1 Gaming works with GDDR5. The second one has 8 GB of RAM installed. Its bandwidth is 336 GB/s.
How many HDMI connectors do they have?
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super has 1 HDMI outputs. Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 G1 Gaming is equipped with There is no data HDMI outputs.
What power connectors are used?
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super uses There is no data. Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 G1 Gaming is equipped with There is no data HDMI outputs.
What architecture are video cards based on?
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super is built on Turing. Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 G1 Gaming uses the Pascal architecture.
What graphics processor is being used?
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super is equipped with TU116. Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 G1 Gaming is set to Pascal GP104.
How many PCIe lanes
The first graphics card has 16 PCIe lanes. And the PCIe version is 3. Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 G1 Gaming 16 PCIe lanes. PCIe version 3.
How many transistors?
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super has 6600 million transistors. Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 G1 Gaming has 7200 million transistors
