NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti vs NVIDIA TITAN V CEO Edition Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clear overall winner in direct comparisons, though the scope of available head-to-head tests is limited to two Passmark workloads. The NVIDIA TITAN V CEO Edition wins both recorded matchups, and it does so by substantial margins.

In Passmark G2D, the 2D graphics and desktop composition test, the TITAN V CEO Edition scores 1086 against 804 for the GTX 1660 Ti. That is a 35.1% advantage, a significant gap for a workload that typically does not stress raw compute throughput. The TITAN V's larger memory subsystem and higher pixel throughput likely contribute here, though the exact cause is not isolated in the data.

The more demanding Passmark G3D test shows a similar story. The TITAN V CEO Edition posts 16988, while the GTX 1660 Ti manages 12871. The delta is 32%, meaning the TITAN V is roughly one-third faster in this aggregate 3D performance metric. To put that in context, the TITAN V's nearest rivals in the database include the GTX 660 at 9022 (0.2% ahead) and the GTX 560 at 9058 (0.2% behind), so the TITAN V sits in a performance tier far above its closest database neighbors. The GTX 1660 Ti, by contrast, is clustered with entries like the AMD Radeon 540 at 7673 (0.7% ahead) and the Intel Arc A310 at 7550 (2.3% ahead), indicating its average score of 7723 places it in a much lower performance band.

The win tally is 2 for the TITAN V CEO Edition and 0 for the GTX 1660 Ti across the shared benchmark suite. Neither card shows a reverse result in any recorded test. The TITAN V also holds a higher overall percentile rank at 45 versus 41 for the GTX 1660 Ti, and its average benchmark score across all recorded tests is 9037, compared to 7723 for the GTX 1660 Ti. That difference of roughly 17% in average score is consistent with the head-to-head deltas.

FAQ

Q: Which card is faster in the recorded head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The NVIDIA TITAN V CEO Edition wins both shared tests. It leads by 35.1% in Passmark G2D and by 32% in Passmark G3D.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The TITAN V CEO Edition has an average benchmark score of 9037, while the GTX 1660 Ti averages 7723. The TITAN V also sits at the 45th percentile among all GPUs in the database, versus the 41st percentile for the GTX 1660 Ti.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each card in the database?

A: For the TITAN V CEO Edition, the closest entries are the GTX 660 at 9022 (0.2% ahead) and the GTX 560 at 9058 (0.2% behind). For the GTX 1660 Ti, the nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon 540 at 7673 (0.7% ahead) and the AMD Radeon Pro WX 3100 at 7580 (1.9% ahead).

Q: Does the GTX 1660 Ti win any recorded benchmark against the TITAN V?

A: No. The data shows two head-to-head tests, Passmark G2D and Passmark G3D, and the TITAN V CEO Edition wins both. The win count stands at 2 for the TITAN V and 0 for the GTX 1660 Ti.

Q: How do the memory specifications differ?

A: The TITAN V CEO Edition uses 32 GB of HBM2 with a 4096-bit bus and 868.4 GB/s bandwidth. The GTX 1660 Ti uses 6 GB of GDDR6 with a 192-bit bus and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the GTX 1660 Ti?

A: The launch MSRP is 279 USD. The TITAN V CEO Edition has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two cards come from different NVIDIA architectures, and the gap in design philosophy is substantial. The TITAN V CEO Edition is built on the Volta architecture using the GV100 chip, while the GTX 1660 Ti uses the Turing architecture with the TU116 chip. Both are fabricated on a 12 nm process at TSMC, but the similarity ends there.

The GV100 is a massive die. It measures 815 mm² and contains 21,100 million transistors, giving a transistor density of 25.9M per mm². The TU116 is far smaller at 284 mm² with 6,600 million transistors, resulting in a density of 23.2M per mm². The TITAN V packs more than three times the transistor count into nearly three times the die area, which explains its dominant compute position.

The TITAN V CEO Edition includes 640 tensor cores, a feature entirely absent from the GTX 1660 Ti. Tensor cores are dedicated hardware for matrix math, which matters for certain compute workloads even if the classic gaming benchmarks do not show it. The TITAN V also has 5120 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 128 ROPs. The GTX 1660 Ti has 1536 shading units, 96 TMUs, and 48 ROPs. That is a 3.33x advantage in shaders, a 3.33x advantage in TMUs, and a 2.67x advantage in ROPs for the TITAN V.

The memory architecture is also fundamentally different. The TITAN V uses HBM2 with a 4096-bit bus, while the GTX 1660 Ti uses GDDR6 with a 192-bit bus. The bandwidth figures reflect this: 868.4 GB/s versus 288.0 GB/s, a 3x gap. The TITAN V has 32 GB of memory compared to 6 GB on the GTX 1660 Ti. Both cards support DirectX 12 (12_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, and neither has ray tracing cores.

Clock speeds tell a different story. The GTX 1660 Ti runs a base clock of 1500 MHz and a boost of 1770 MHz, while the TITAN V CEO Edition has a base of 1200 MHz and a boost of 1455 MHz. The GTX 1660 Ti is clocked higher, but the TITAN V's massive parallel resources overwhelm that frequency advantage in throughput terms. The FP32 output is 14.90 TFLOPS for the TITAN V versus 5.437 TFLOPS for the GTX 1660 Ti. FP16 is 29.80 TFLOPS (2:1) versus 10.87 TFLOPS (2:1) respectively.

Specification Differences

The most obvious difference is memory capacity and type. The TITAN V CEO Edition has 32 GB of HBM2 on a 4096-bit bus, while the GTX 1660 Ti has 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus. Bandwidth is 868.4 GB/s versus 288.0 GB/s. Memory clocks are also distinct: 848 MHz with 1696 Mbps effective for the TITAN V, and 1500 MHz with 12 Gbps effective for the GTX 1660 Ti.

The compute resources differ in every category. The TITAN V has 5120 shading units, 320 TMUs, and 128 ROPs, while the GTX 1660 Ti has 1536 shading units, 96 TMUs, and 48 ROPs. The TITAN V includes 640 tensor cores; the GTX 1660 Ti has none. Pixel rate is 186.2 GPixel/s versus 84.96 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 465.6 GTexel/s versus 169.9 GTexel/s.

Power requirements are far apart. The TITAN V CEO Edition has a TDP of 250 W with a suggested PSU of 600 W and uses 1x 6-pin plus 1x 8-pin connectors. The GTX 1660 Ti has a TDP of 120 W, a suggested PSU of 300 W, and a single 8-pin connector. Both are dual-slot cards, but the TITAN V is longer at 267 mm versus 229 mm, and wider at 40 mm versus 35 mm. Height is nearly identical at 112 mm versus 111 mm.

Display outputs differ. The TITAN V offers 1x HDMI 2.0 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a. The GTX 1660 Ti offers 1x DVI, 1x HDMI 2.0, and 1x DisplayPort 1.4a. The TITAN V has no DVI output, while the GTX 1660 Ti includes one for legacy connectivity. Release dates are distinct: the TITAN V CEO Edition launched on 2018-06-20, and the GTX 1660 Ti launched on 2019-02-21. Both are marked end-of-life in production status.

The Verdict

The data points to a straightforward conclusion for most use cases. The TITAN V CEO Edition is the faster card by every recorded metric. It wins both head-to-head benchmarks, carries a higher average score, and sits at a higher percentile rank. If raw performance is the only criterion, the TITAN V is the clear choice.

The GTX 1660 Ti is not without its advantages, but those advantages are not about performance. It is clocked higher, with a base of 1500 MHz versus 1200 MHz and a boost of 1770 MHz versus 1455 MHz. It draws far less power at 120 W versus 250 W, and it requires a smaller PSU at 300 W versus 600 W. It is also physically smaller and lighter in dimensions, making it easier to fit in compact cases. The GTX 1660 Ti has a launch MSRP of 279 USD, while the TITAN V has no recorded launch price.

For a builder prioritizing performance in the recorded benchmarks, the TITAN V CEO Edition delivers a 32% lead in Passmark G3D and a 35.1% lead in Passmark G2D. That is a decisive margin. The GTX 1660 Ti is a more efficient, more compact card, but it cannot match the TITAN V's compute throughput. The TITAN V's tensor cores and massive memory pool also make it the more capable option for compute-oriented workloads, even if those are not directly measured in the head-to-head suite.

The choice depends on priorities. If the goal is maximum performance in the tested workloads and the system can handle a 250 W TDP with a 600 W PSU, the TITAN V CEO Edition is the obvious pick. If power efficiency, size, and a lower system requirement matter more, the GTX 1660 Ti is the reasonable alternative, but it will come with a significant performance penalty.

Where Each One Wins

NVIDIA TITAN V CEO Edition wins on raw performance. The Passmark G3D score of 16988 versus 12871 is the headline result, a 32% gap. The Passmark G2D score of 1086 versus 804 is another 35.1% win. The TITAN V also leads in every compute specification: FP32 at 14.90 TFLOPS, FP16 at 29.80 TFLOPS, pixel rate at 186.2 GPixel/s, and texture rate at 465.6 GTexel/s. The 32 GB of HBM2 memory with 868.4 GB/s bandwidth is in a different class from the 6 GB GDDR6 at 288.0 GB/s. For any workload that scales with shader count, memory bandwidth, or tensor core availability, the TITAN V is the winner. Its average benchmark score of 9037 and 45th percentile rank confirm it sits in a higher performance tier.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti wins on efficiency and practicality. The TDP difference is substantial: 120 W versus 250 W, and the suggested PSU drops from 600 W to 300 W. The GTX 1660 Ti uses a single 8-pin connector, while the TITAN V needs both a 6-pin and an 8-pin. The physical footprint is smaller: 229 mm long versus 267 mm, and 35 mm wide versus 40 mm. The higher boost clock of 1770 MHz versus 1455 MHz shows the GTX 1660 Ti is more frequency-agile, even if it lacks the TITAN V's parallel muscle. The DVI output on the GTX 1660 Ti is a practical advantage for users with older monitors. Its 41st percentile rank and average score of 7723 are lower, but it achieves that with less than half the power draw and a much smaller power supply requirement.

For a builder with a compact case, a modest PSU, or a focus on power efficiency, the GTX 1660 Ti is the sensible pick. For anyone who needs the maximum compute throughput and can accommodate the larger board and power draw, the TITAN V CEO Edition is the definitive choice based on the recorded data.