Comparison
GTX 1660 vs GTX 970
The GTX 1660 is 49.5% faster than GTX 970 in synthetic benchmark and 42.0% less expensive on the retail market.
3DMark Performace
5454
+49.5%
3DMark Performace
3648
Video Memory
6 GB
+50.0%
Video Memory
4 GB
Power Consumption
120WPower Consumption
145WEfficiency
45
+80.0%
Efficiency
25
Release Date
2019
Release Date
2015
MSRP
219 $
MSRP
329 $
+50.2%
AMD Equivalent to GTX 1660
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 4857 | |
| Radeon RX 6500 XT | 4973 |
AMD Equivalent to GTX 970
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 6400 | 3622 |
Is GTX 1660 better than GTX 970?
When considering value for money, GTX 1660 offers a better deal than, GeForce GTX 970 by 111.1%.
The GTX 1660 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, having power consumption of 120 watts and a 3DMark score of 5454. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 45. GTX 970's efficiency score is 25 .So GTX 1660 leads by 80.0%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power consumption.