ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce GTX 1660 TI OC vs EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 XC3 Black Gaming differences in specs

Comparison of ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce GTX 1660 TI OC and EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 XC3 Black Gaming graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce GTX 1660 TI OC operates at a base clock speed of 1.500 GHz and has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 XC3 Black Gaming operates at a base clock speed of 1.500 GHz and has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. The weights differ at -- and -- respectively. The TDP of the ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce GTX 1660 TI OC is 120 W, while that of the EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 XC3 Black Gaming is 220 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce GTX 1660 TI OC

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Top features of EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 XC3 Black Gaming

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More memory

8 GB 6 GB

25% more memory

Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

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Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce GTX 1660 TI OC and EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 XC3 Black Gaming graphics cards. The GPU core details encompass the quantity of blocks (referred to as Shader Engine (SE) in AMD documentation and Graphics Processing Clusters (GPC) in Nvidia documentation) as well as ROP/TMUs (Raster Processing Units). These specifications significantly impact the computational prowess of the GPU.

Specification	Value
Based on	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
GPU Chip	TU116-400-A1 GA104-300-A1
Execution units	24 46
Shader	1536 5888
Render Output Units	48 96
Texture Units	96 184

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce GTX 1660 TI OC and EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 XC3 Black Gaming GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	6 GB 8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6 GDDR6
Memory Speed	1.5 GHz 1.75 GHz
Memory Bandwith	288 GB/s 448 GB/s
Memory Interface	192 bit 256 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce GTX 1660 TI OC and EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 XC3 Black Gaming graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.500 GHz 1.500 GHz
Boost Clock	1.830 GHz+ 3 % 1.725 GHz
Avg (Game) Clock	1.815 GHz
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce GTX 1660 TI OC and EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 XC3 Black Gaming GPUs. The TDP figure dictates the maximum power consumption of your graphics card. Computer ventilation and power supply specifications frequently align with TDP numbers and should be tailored accordingly.

Specification	Value
TDP	120 W 220 W
TDP (up)	-- 240 W
Tjunction max	-- 93 °C
PCIe-Power	1 x 8-Pin 2 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce GTX 1660 TI OC and EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 XC3 Black Gaming, along with their dimensions and effectiveness. Typically, fans with larger diameters hold an advantage as they can move equivalent air volumes at lower speeds compared to smaller fans. It's worth noting that liquid cooling systems, in addition to fans and aluminum radiators, require a pump, which may contribute to noise levels.

Specification	Value
Fan-Type	Axial Axial
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling
Fan 1	2 x 80 mm 3 x 90 mm
Noise (Idle)	-- 0 dB / Silent
Noise (Load)	-- 41-43 dB

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce GTX 1660 TI OC and EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 XC3 Black Gaming GPUs.

Specification	Value
Max. Displays	3 4
HDCP-Version	2.2 2.3
HDMI Ports	2x HDMI v2.0b 1x HDMI v2.1
DP Ports	1x DP v1.4 3x DP v1.4a
DVI Ports	1 --

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce GTX 1660 TI OC and EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 XC3 Black Gaming GPUs. Furthermore, we've incorporated ray tracing support to accurately simulate light rays and shadows. Please note that the specifics may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer.

Specification	Value
Max. resolution	3840x2160 7680x4320
DirectX	12_1 12_2
Raytracing	No Yes
DLSS / FSR	No Yes
LED	No LED lighting Addressable LED

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce GTX 1660 TI OC and EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 XC3 Black Gaming. The inclusion of these video codecs assists in alleviating the workload on the graphics card during video playback or creation, leading to decreased power consumption and heat generation by the GPU.

Specification	Value
h264	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP8	Decode Decode
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP9	Decode Decode
AV1	No Decode

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce GTX 1660 TI OC and EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 XC3 Black Gaming graphics cards. Having precise measurements enables you to determine compatibility with your PC case. Additionally, we've incorporated support for the PCI Express bus.

Specification	Value
Length	205 mm 285 mm
Height	123 mm 111 mm
Width	46 mm --
Width (Slots)	3 PCIe-Slots 3 PCIe-Slots

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce GTX 1660 TI OC and EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 XC3 Black Gaming, alongside their respective release dates and current prices. Access the GPU specifications directly from the manufacturer through the provided link.

Specification	Value
GPU Interface	PCIe 3.0 x 16 PCIe 4.0 x 16
Release date	Q1/2019 Q4/2020
Release price	-- 629 $
Structure size	12 nm 8 nm
Part-no	TUF-GTX1660TI-O6G-GAMING 08G-P5-3751-KR
Documents	data sheet data sheet