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AIDA64 Adds Support for NVIDIA TU116 GPU (GeForce GTX 1660)
It's clear that NVIDIA is preparing to release a non-RTX enabled GeForce GTX 1660 / 1660 Ti soon. Next tp the plethora of rumors and leaked info, AIDA just started adding support for a GPU called TU116.
It is suggested there will be two video cards based on the chip, namely the GTX 1660 and the 1660 Ti. The Ti variant will very likely get GDDR6 graphics memory, the non-Ti would get GDDR5 graphics memory as well as a 6GB and 3GB configuration. The 1660 series would not have raytracing cores. It remains unknown if tensor cores are present. We expect the cards to occupy the 200 to 300 USD price domain. AIDA release notes now show the following.
| Nvidia GeForce | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTX 1060 | GTX 1660 | GTX 1660 Ti | RTX 2060 | |
| GPU | GP106 | 12nm FF TU116 | 12nm FF TU116 | 12nm FF TU106 |
| Shader cores | 1280 | 1280 | 1536 | 1920 |
| Memory | 6 GB / 3GB GDDR5 | 6GB / 3GB GDDR5 | 6GB GDDR6 | 6GB GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 192-bit | 192-bit | 192-bit | 192-bit |
Above the expected configuration of the pending cards, the specs however remain speculation until announced. Thanks Thel Vadam for this spot.
Update: meanwhile at some etailers videocardz spotted, some of the listings for 1660 Ti cards also have surfaced.
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#5636133 Posted on: 02/06/2019 02:29 PM
the 1660Ti is rumored to be at 280$ and performance around the 1070 while having 6GB instead of 8GB.
the only savior for Turing is that Navi seems to be far off into 2019....
the 1660Ti is rumored to be at 280$ and performance around the 1070 while having 6GB instead of 8GB.
the only savior for Turing is that Navi seems to be far off into 2019....
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#5636140 Posted on: 02/06/2019 02:38 PM
1660ti 280$
rx590 260$
1660 230$
rx580 180$
Mid range competition until Navi replaces Polaris.
1660ti 280$
rx590 260$
1660 230$
rx580 180$
Mid range competition until Navi replaces Polaris.
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#5636160 Posted on: 02/06/2019 03:17 PM
1060... 2060... 1660
Who came up with this naming pattern? Jesus christ
1060... 2060... 1660
Who came up with this naming pattern? Jesus christ
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#5636166 Posted on: 02/06/2019 03:33 PM
Despite having the same core count as the 1060 and having GDDR5 memory, the 1660 is still a Turing chip, so I guess we should see it perform slightly better than the 1060 (I'm speculating it to be competitive with the RX 590, maybe).
The 1660ti looks like it could be interesting if priced well, not sure about the non-ti versions, they look more like a rehash of the 1060 instead of a new turning chip. be interesting to see reviews however and price/performance ratios
Despite having the same core count as the 1060 and having GDDR5 memory, the 1660 is still a Turing chip, so I guess we should see it perform slightly better than the 1060 (I'm speculating it to be competitive with the RX 590, maybe).
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#5636199 Posted on: 02/06/2019 04:35 PM
Only thing I don't understand, why not name it 2050, because that's clearly what it is, why 1660?
Only thing I don't understand, why not name it 2050, because that's clearly what it is, why 1660?
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#5636204 Posted on: 02/06/2019 04:44 PM
I guess because it doesn't support RTX/DLSS so they didn't want people to get confused.
Only thing I don't understand, why not name it 2050, because that's clearly what it is, why 1660?
I guess because it doesn't support RTX/DLSS so they didn't want people to get confused.
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#5636206 Posted on: 02/06/2019 04:52 PM
But they could name it GTX 2050 and GTX 205o Ti.
On the other hand TU116 just fits to be named 1160.
But they could name it GTX 2050 and GTX 205o Ti.
On the other hand TU116 just fits to be named 1160.
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#5636208 Posted on: 02/06/2019 04:57 PM
But they could name it GTX 2050 and GTX 205o Ti.
On the other hand TU116 just fits to be named 1160.
Idk they probably sat in a room with a focus group and asked them "GTX 2050 vs 1660 which makes it clearer that one is a different product group than the other" and the GTX vs RTX confused people. All these types of decisions are driven by marketing research. I personally prefer 2050 myself but Nvidia is going to do what their $500m marketing team is going to tell them so they can justify that expense.
But they could name it GTX 2050 and GTX 205o Ti.
On the other hand TU116 just fits to be named 1160.
Idk they probably sat in a room with a focus group and asked them "GTX 2050 vs 1660 which makes it clearer that one is a different product group than the other" and the GTX vs RTX confused people. All these types of decisions are driven by marketing research. I personally prefer 2050 myself but Nvidia is going to do what their $500m marketing team is going to tell them so they can justify that expense.
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#5636223 Posted on: 02/06/2019 05:35 PM
The geek side of me is really interested in seeing the review of the GTX 1160. With nearly identical specs to the 1060, it will be great for comparing the performance of the two architectures.
The geek side of me is really interested in seeing the review of the GTX 1160. With nearly identical specs to the 1060, it will be great for comparing the performance of the two architectures.
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#5636226 Posted on: 02/06/2019 05:42 PM
Just look at the 1070 vs 2060. same CUDA count, similar clocks
The geek side of me is really interested in seeing the review of the GTX 1160. With nearly identical specs to the 1060, it will be great for comparing the performance of the two architectures.
Just look at the 1070 vs 2060. same CUDA count, similar clocks
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#5636271 Posted on: 02/06/2019 07:21 PM
That's true. The 1160 will supposedly use GDDR5, though, so it should be an even better comparison.
Just look at the 1070 vs 2060. same CUDA count, similar clocks
That's true. The 1160 will supposedly use GDDR5, though, so it should be an even better comparison.
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#5636296 Posted on: 02/06/2019 07:59 PM
It's true that it would be the best comparison but since the 1070 has 256 bit bus, the effective bandwidth difference isn't as massive as you would think.
performance jump seems to be engine sensitive but nothing huge, the cards are underwhelming considering we got roughly the same perf/dollar in 2016.
That's true. The 1160 will supposedly use GDDR5, though, so it should be an even better comparison.
It's true that it would be the best comparison but since the 1070 has 256 bit bus, the effective bandwidth difference isn't as massive as you would think.
performance jump seems to be engine sensitive but nothing huge, the cards are underwhelming considering we got roughly the same perf/dollar in 2016.
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#5636338 Posted on: 02/06/2019 10:08 PM
If 1660 exists, what will the next generation be called? 1760?`
I would really like an explanation to the naming decision.
If 1660 exists, what will the next generation be called? 1760?`
I would really like an explanation to the naming decision.
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#5636351 Posted on: 02/06/2019 10:30 PM
If 1660 exists, what will the next generation be called? 1760?`
I would really like an explanation to the naming decision.
Absinthe.
If 1660 exists, what will the next generation be called? 1760?`
I would really like an explanation to the naming decision.
Absinthe.
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The 1660ti looks like it could be interesting if priced well, not sure about the non-ti versions, they look more like a rehash of the 1060 instead of a new turning chip. be interesting to see reviews however and price/performance ratios