GPU comparison with benchmarksIn the gpu comparison between the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660, we compare both the technical data and the benchmark results of the two graphics cards.
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GPUThe NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 and has 2048 texture shaders and 16 execution units. NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 is based on NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660, which has 1408 shaders and 22 execution units. |
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 | GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 |
GM204-400-A1 | GPU Chip | TU116-300-A1 |
Maxwell 2.0 | Architecture | Turing |
16 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 22 |
2048 | Shader | 1408 |
64 | Render Output Units | 48 |
128 | Texture Units | 88 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
MemoryThe NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 has 4 GB of graphics memory of the type GDDR5 and achieves a memory bandwidth of 224 GB/s. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 can access 6 GB GDDR5 graphics memory and thus achieves a memory bandwidth of 192 GB/s. |
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4 GB | Memory Size | 6 GB |
GDDR5 | Memory Type | GDDR5 |
1.753 GHz | Memory Clock | 2.000 GHz |
7.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 8.0 Gbps |
224 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 192 GB/s |
256 bit | Memory Interface | 192 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 clocks in the base with up to 1.127 GHz. The base frequency of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 is 1.530 GHz. |
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1.127 GHz | Base Clock | 1.530 GHz |
1.216 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.785 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | ||
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 is 165 W. The graphics card is supplied with energy via the 2 x 6-Pin connector. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 has a TDP of 120 W and is supplied with the required energy via 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors. |
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165 W | TDP | 120 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
98 °C | Tjunction max | 95 °C |
2 x 6-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 has a total of 1 Radial fans. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 has 0 Axial fans to cool the GPU and memory. |
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Radial | Fan-Type | Axial |
1 x 65 mm | Fan 1 | -- |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityIn the connectivity category, we recorded the number of ports on a graphics card. A total of 4 screens can be connected to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 supports a maximum of 3 screens. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 3 |
2.2 | HDCP-Version | 2.2 |
1x HDMI v2.0 | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.0b |
3x DP v1.2 | DP Ports | 1x DP v1.4a |
1 | DVI Ports | 1 |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetThe NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 pixels. The maximum resolution of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 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 directly in the graphics card reduces the load when playing or creating videos. |
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Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | h265 / HEVC | Decode / Encode |
No | AV1 | No |
Decode | VP8 | Decode |
No | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 is 267 mm long, 111 mm high and 40 mm wide. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 is 145 mm long, 111 mm high and -- wide. |
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267 mm | Length | 145 mm |
111 mm | Height | 111 mm |
40 mm | Width | -- |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | -- |
PCIe 3 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 was released in Q3/2014 at a price of 499 $. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 was introduced in Q1/2019 at a price of 219 $ (Reference). |
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-- | Part-no | -- |
Q3/2014 | Release date | Q1/2019 |
499 $ | Launch Price | 219 $ (Reference) |
28 nm | Structure size | 12 nm |
-- | Documents | data sheet |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980
4 GB GDDR5 |
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660
6 GB GDDR5 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660
6 GB GDDR5 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660
6 GB GDDR5 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660
6 GB GDDR5 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660
6 GB GDDR5 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660
6 GB GDDR5 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980
4 GB GDDR5 |
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660
6 GB GDDR5 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980
4 GB GDDR5 |
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660
6 GB GDDR5 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980
4 GB GDDR5 |
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660
6 GB GDDR5 |