GPU comparison with benchmarksThe ASUS GeForce GTX 950 Mini is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 (Maxwell 2.0) and has 2 GB GDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 106 GB/s.
The ASUS Dual GeForce GTX 1660 TI is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Turing) and has 6 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 288 GB/s. |
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GPUThe ASUS GeForce GTX 950 Mini has the GM206-250-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The ASUS Dual GeForce GTX 1660 TI is based on the graphics chip TU116-400-A1, which comes from the Turing architecture. |
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| ASUS GeForce GTX 950 Mini | GPU | ASUS Dual GeForce GTX 1660 TI |
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti |
| GM206-250-A1 | GPU Chip | TU116-400-A1 |
| Maxwell 2.0 | Architecture | Turing |
| 6 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 24 |
| 768 | Shader | 1536 |
| 32 | Render Output Units | 48 |
| 48 | Texture Units | 96 |
| 0 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the ASUS GeForce GTX 950 Mini clocks at 1.653 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 6.6 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the ASUS Dual GeForce GTX 1660 TI is 12.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.500 GHz. |
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| 2 GB | Memory Size | 6 GB |
| GDDR5 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
| 1.653 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.500 GHz |
| 6.6 Gbps | Memory Speed | 12.0 Gbps |
| 106 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 288 GB/s |
| 128 bit | Memory Interface | 192 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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| 1.051 GHz | Base Clock | 1.500 GHz |
| 1.228 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.800 GHz |
| Avg (Game) Clock | 1.77 GHz | |
| Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe ASUS GeForce GTX 950 Mini is powered by 1 x 6-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 90 W. The ASUS Dual GeForce GTX 1660 TI has 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 120 W. |
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| 90 W | TDP | 120 W |
| -- | TDP (up) | -- |
| 95 °C | Tjunction max | 95 °C |
| 1 x 6-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe ASUS GeForce GTX 950 Mini is equipped with a total of 1 Hybrid Radial/Axial main fans. The ASUS Dual GeForce GTX 1660 TI has 2 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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| Hybrid Radial/Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
| 1 x 90 mm | Fan 1 | 2 x 80 mm |
| -- | Fan 2 | -- |
| Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
| 0 dB | Noise (Idle) | dB |
| -- | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the ASUS GeForce GTX 950 Mini. The ASUS Dual GeForce GTX 1660 TI supports the operation of a maximum of 3 monitors. |
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| 4 | Max. Displays | 3 |
| 2.2 | HDCP-Version | 2.2 |
| 1x HDMI v2.0 | HDMI Ports | 2x HDMI v2.0b |
| 1x DP v1.2 | DP Ports | 1x DP v1.4 |
| 1 | DVI Ports | 1 |
| -- | VGA Ports | -- |
| -- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the ASUS GeForce GTX 950 Mini it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 4096x2160 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the ASUS Dual GeForce GTX 1660 TI is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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| 4096x2160 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
| 12_1 | DirectX | 12_1 |
| No | Raytracing | No |
| No | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
| No LED lighting | LED | No LED lighting |
Supported Video CodecsThe support and acceleration of certain video codecs can have a positive impact on the lower energy consumption and less waste heat from the graphics card. |
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| Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
| No | h265 / HEVC | Decode / Encode |
| No | AV1 | No |
| Decode | VP8 | Decode |
| No | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe ASUS GeForce GTX 950 Mini is connected to the system via PCIe 3 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The ASUS Dual GeForce GTX 1660 TI needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 3.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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| 172 mm | Length | 215 mm |
| 112 mm | Height | 121 mm |
| 40 mm | Width | 44 mm |
| 2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
| -- | Weight | -- |
| PCIe 3 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3.0 x 16 |
| No | SFF-Ready | No |
Additional dataThe ASUS GeForce GTX 950 Mini has been manufactured with a structure width of 28 nanometers since Q3/2015. The ASUS Dual GeForce GTX 1660 TI came on the market in Q1/2019 and will have a structure width of 12 nanometers manufactured. |
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| GTX950-M-2GD5 | Part-no | DUAL-GTX1660TI-6G |
| Q3/2015 | Release date | Q1/2019 |
| 149 $ | Launch Price | 279 $ (Reference) |
| 28 nm | Structure size | 12 nm |
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ASUS GeForce GTX 950 Mini
2 GB GDDR5 |
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ASUS Dual GeForce GTX 1660 TI
6 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS Dual GeForce GTX 1660 TI
6 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS Dual GeForce GTX 1660 TI
6 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS Dual GeForce GTX 1660 TI
6 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS Dual GeForce GTX 1660 TI
6 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS GeForce GTX 950 Mini
2 GB GDDR5 |
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ASUS Dual GeForce GTX 1660 TI
6 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS GeForce GTX 950 Mini
2 GB GDDR5 |
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ASUS Dual GeForce GTX 1660 TI
6 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS GeForce GTX 950 Mini
2 GB GDDR5 |
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ASUS Dual GeForce GTX 1660 TI
6 GB GDDR6 |
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