NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti vs GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, Gaming Comparison
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti wins 2 of 2 benchmarks, averaging 307.3% faster.
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti's numbers are anchored estimates calibrated against our measured cards, pending first-party measurement. Treat small gaps as ties.
What the numbers say
The gap is widest in Cyberpunk 2077, where GeForce RTX 5070 Ti leads by 323% (30 vs 127 FPS); the closest fight is Red Dead Redemption 2 (291% apart); on launch pricing, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the better value at 17.4 FPS per $100 of MSRP (vs 11.5).
Benchmark results head-to-head
| Benchmark | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 FPS | 30 | 127 | -76% |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS | 34 | 133 | -74% |
Specifications compared
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 6GB | 16GB |
| Transistors | 6,600M | 45,600M |
| Die size | 284 mm² | 378 mm² |
| Transistor density | 23.2 M/mm² | 120.6 M/mm² |
| Architecture | Turing (TU116) | Blackwell |
| Memory bandwidth | 288 GB/s | 896 GB/s |
| Boost clock | 1,770 MHz | 2,452 MHz |
| TDP | 120 W | 300 W |
| Launch MSRP | $279 | $749 |
| Release | 2019-02-22 | 2025-02-20 |
FAQ
- Which is better for gaming: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti or GeForce RTX 5070 Ti?
- GeForce RTX 5070 Ti performs better for gaming, winning 2 of 2 benchmarks in our suite with an average 307.3% advantage.
- What are the main hardware differences between NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti and GeForce RTX 5070 Ti?
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti has 6GB VRAM and a 120W TDP, while GeForce RTX 5070 Ti has 16GB VRAM and a 300W TDP.
- Is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti or GeForce RTX 5070 Ti better value for money?
- Measured against launch MSRP, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti delivers more performance per dollar: 17.4 average FPS per $100 versus 11.5. Street prices move, so check current pricing before deciding.
- Where is the biggest performance difference between NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti and GeForce RTX 5070 Ti?
- Cyberpunk 2077: GeForce RTX 5070 Ti leads by roughly 323% (30 vs 127 FPS) in our testing.
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