NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition, Gaming Comparison
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition wins 12 of 12 benchmarks, averaging 190.6% faster.
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660'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 The Last of Us Part I, where NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition leads by 219% (16 vs 51 FPS); the closest fight is Hogwarts Legacy (178% apart); on launch pricing, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition is the better value at 16.5 FPS per $100 of MSRP (vs 13).
Benchmark results head-to-head
| Benchmark | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atomic Heart FPS | 39 | 110 | -65% |
| Call of Duty: MW2 FPS | 24 | 70 | -66% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 FPS | 25 | 76 | -67% |
| Dying Light 2 FPS | 28 | 82 | -66% |
| Elden Ring FPS | 30 | 84 | -64% |
| F1 2022 FPS | 50 | 147 | -66% |
| Forza Horizon 5 FPS | 30 | 87 | -66% |
| Hogwarts Legacy FPS | 23 | 64 | -64% |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS | 29 | 81 | -64% |
| Resident Evil 4 Remake FPS | 29 | 85 | -66% |
| Star Wars Jedi: Survivor FPS | 18 | 51 | -65% |
| The Last of Us Part I FPS | 16 | 51 | -69% |
Specifications compared
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 6GB | 8GB |
| Transistors | 6,600M | 17,400M |
| Die size | 284 mm² | 392.5 mm² |
| Transistor density | 23.2 M/mm² | 44.3 M/mm² |
| Architecture | Turing (TU116) | Ampere (GA104) |
| Memory bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| Boost clock | 1,785 MHz | 1,725 MHz |
| TDP | 120 W | 220 W |
| Launch MSRP | $219 | $499 |
| Release | 2019-03-14 | 2020-10-29 |
FAQ
- Which is better for gaming: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition?
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition performs better for gaming, winning 12 of 12 benchmarks in our suite with an average 190.6% advantage.
- What are the main hardware differences between NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition?
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 has 6GB VRAM and a 120W TDP, while NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition has 8GB VRAM and a 220W TDP.
- Is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition better value for money?
- Measured against launch MSRP, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition delivers more performance per dollar: 16.5 average FPS per $100 versus 13. Street prices move, so check current pricing before deciding.
- Where is the biggest performance difference between NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition?
- The Last of Us Part I: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition leads by roughly 219% (16 vs 51 FPS) in our testing.
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