NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 vs GeForce RTX 5070, Gaming Comparison
GeForce RTX 5070 wins 2 of 2 benchmarks, averaging 300.8% 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 Cyberpunk 2077, where GeForce RTX 5070 leads by 312% (25 vs 103 FPS); the closest fight is Red Dead Redemption 2 (290% apart); on launch pricing, GeForce RTX 5070 is the better value at 19.7 FPS per $100 of MSRP (vs 12.3).
Benchmark results head-to-head
| Benchmark | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 | GeForce RTX 5070 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 FPS | 25 | 103 | -76% |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS | 29 | 113 | -74% |
Specifications compared
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 | GeForce RTX 5070 | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 6GB | 12GB |
| Transistors | 6,600M | 31,100M |
| Die size | 284 mm² | 263 mm² |
| Transistor density | 23.2 M/mm² | 118.3 M/mm² |
| Architecture | Turing (TU116) | Blackwell |
| Memory bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 672 GB/s |
| Boost clock | 1,785 MHz | 2,512 MHz |
| TDP | 120 W | 250 W |
| Launch MSRP | $219 | $549 |
| Release | 2019-03-14 | 2025-03-05 |
FAQ
- Which is better for gaming: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 or GeForce RTX 5070?
- GeForce RTX 5070 performs better for gaming, winning 2 of 2 benchmarks in our suite with an average 300.8% advantage.
- What are the main hardware differences between NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 and GeForce RTX 5070?
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 has 6GB VRAM and a 120W TDP, while GeForce RTX 5070 has 12GB VRAM and a 250W TDP.
- Is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 or GeForce RTX 5070 better value for money?
- Measured against launch MSRP, GeForce RTX 5070 delivers more performance per dollar: 19.7 average FPS per $100 versus 12.3. Street prices move, so check current pricing before deciding.
- Where is the biggest performance difference between NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 and GeForce RTX 5070?
- Cyberpunk 2077: GeForce RTX 5070 leads by roughly 312% (25 vs 103 FPS) in our testing.
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