Fast forward to October 2019, the nvidia gtx16 series has given birth to three fierce players, namely gtx1660ti, gtx1660 and gtx1650; no one thought it would come, but it still came, it is gtx1660 super!
super is a magical code name! Because it means better and stronger! For example, you say rtx2070 super, the performance completely exceeds 2070, comparable to rtx32080, the price is lower than rtx2080 more than 1000; although consumers are clapping their hands fast, but from the perspective of product positioning alone, it is inevitable that there is a suspicion of overlapping with rtx2080 positioning, which is really embarrassing! There are also rtx2060 super and the like, which is not listed here.
So what kind of performance will the new gtx1660 super graphics card launched by NVIDIA have this time? Before the test, I blindly guessed that it should be between gtx1660ti and gtx1660; is it really not? You officials may wish to continue looking down.
Since the nvidia gtx1660 super does not have a public version, so this time we will use this non-public Asus dual-gtx1660s-o6g-evo for everyone to evaluate, then according to the convention, let's start with the specifications.
About the many features of the Turing architecture we will not repeat, I think you have heard the cocoon on these ears after the past few rounds of first testing; here we mainly compare gtx1660 super and gtx1660ti, gtx1660 graphics card in the specifications of the difference?
From the data provided by NVIDIA officially, the main difference between gtx1660 super and gtx1660 is the video memory, the video memory type is upgraded from gddr5 to gddr6, although it is 6gb of video memory capacity, but the increase in video memory bandwidth is not a little bit, gtx1660 super video memory bandwidth directly on the basis of gtx1660 increased by 75%, other cuda cores and sm quantity are consistent, Even the frequency setting is the same! As for how much of an increase in video memory bandwidth can bring to the overall performance? Here I'll sell it first!
Compared with gtx1660ti, although it is two more sets of sm and 128 cuda cores than gtx1660 super, it is lower than the latter in frequency settings, in addition, gtx1660ti is not a "full blood version" of gddr6 memory, but a castrated version, the memory frequency is only 12000mhz, which leads to gtx1660ti video memory bandwidth is even lower than gtx1660 super. This is very interesting!
Maybe the gtx1660 super's performance will be completely inferior to the gtx1660ti?!
Here is a screenshot of gpu-z:
Although the gpu-z parameter recognition of the new gtx1660super graphics card is not complete, some key information is still displayed, such as frequency, video memory, etc., so it can still give us some references.
After the specifications are clear, let's talk about the appearance, we got this Asus dual-gtx1660s-o6g-evo belongs to the Asus dual series, such as the dual snow leopard version, which is the more classic product in the previous series.
In a number of gtx1660 super new products, this series of products also takes the mid-range and people-friendly route (there are also rog strix and high-end versions of the three-fan TUV);
So since it is "dual", naturally refers to the double fan, no accident, Asus dual-gtx1660s-o6g-evo uses the classic dual fan design, the whole body black deflector cover, the overall look is very low-key and calm;
The same is the all-black metal backplane, the surface is made of hollow panes and brushed treatment, optimizing heat dissipation and improving texture;
8pin external power supply, and the vast majority of commercially available gtx1660ti and 1660 almost consistent;
I/O give a dp 1.4 an hdmi 2.0b and a dvi-d interface, supporting up to three screens, which can basically meet the daily display expansion needs of ordinary users;
There is a gradient light strip with an oblique 45° angle at the top as an embellishment, which is quite eye-catching after lighting;
Above is the bright machine diagram, you can Kang Yikang;
Take it apart and look at it, oh open! There is a tu116-300-a1 core in the middle, which is not the same core as the gtx1660! Even the core codename is exactly the same; at this point, we can almost determine that gtx1660super is basically the gddr6 video memory version of gtx1660.
Small four phase power supply, to cope with a tu116-300 core is enough;
6 magnesium-light gddr6 memory particles, composing 6gb of video memory;
In terms of heat dissipation, this card adopts a double 8mm diameter heat pipe direct contact design, coupled with a large area of aluminum fins, pressing a tu116 core should not be a problem;
In addition, it has also made a lot of efforts in the fan, the front is two axial fans, the blade is longer, and the sealing ring is added, which realizes the effect of enhancing the fan performance and low noise; at the same time, the two fans have also passed the IP5x level dustproof certification, which can greatly eliminate the need for users to frequently clean the trouble after a long time;
Well, having said all that, I think you can't wait to know how the performance is? So let's get straight to the point!
First of all, it is of course necessary to explain the test platform before testing, as shown in the following table:
In terms of graphics cards, we added nvidia gtx1660ti and gtx1660 for comparison;
First look at the 3dmark theoretical performance test, this piece we mainly tested a few more conventional benchmark items, such as: firestrike ultra, extreme, and more test dx12 performance of the time spy, as well as test the light chase performance of the port royal (although gtx16 open light chase is a false proposition, laughs ~), then go directly to the test results.
After a little comparison, it is not difficult to find that the gtx1660 super using gddr6 video memory has surpassed gtx1660 to varying degrees in any benchmark, and the overall improvement is about 13%; and the performance of gtx1660ti can also be said to be incomparable;
Looking at the game, we tested several popular large-scale 3a masterpieces, such as: "Tomb Raider 10: Rise", "Tomb Raider 11: Shadow", "The Division 2", "Ghost Recon: Wilderness";
First of all, looking at the performance at 1080p resolution, we can see that in the case of these games are fully special effects, in addition to "Ghost Recon: Wilderness", the average frame number of gtx1660 super is above 60 frames, and the tomb series performs better, and the tomb 10 even exceeds 100 frames;
In terms of 2k, the frame rate will drop a lot, but the overall level can also be maintained at a smooth level; it should be known that this is after all 2k special effects are fully open, slightly lower some special effects gtx1660t super can be performed with ease; interesting is that compared with gtx1660ti, gtx1660 super performance can be said to be no less than inferior, and even in some projects can surpass the former, it seems that the effect of the full blood version of gddr6 display is really immediate!
Looking at the power consumption again, we used the aida64 to bake the graphics card separately, and the power consumption obtained is as follows;
On the left is the standby power consumption, which floats up and down at 55w; on the right is the grill power consumption, floating up and down at 161w; as a dessert-level graphics card with a tdp of only 125w, such power consumption performance is in line with our expectations;
In addition to heat dissipation and noise, although the major manufacturers use different heat dissipation schemes, these two tests are not too universal, but we still tested, here also to show you together;
The first is the oven temperature, also using aida64 single baking graphics card, after about 10 minutes of fully loaded roasting machine, the temperature of the graphics card stabilized at 62 ° C;
At this time, the noise of the graphics card fan is only about 36 decibels, and this noise control makes me very satisfied!
Presumably see here that everyone has a more comprehensive understanding of nvidia gtx1660 super, in terms of performance it can be said that it is not inferior to the big brother gtx1660ti, is a product that can perfectly cope with the large-scale stand-alone game special effects under 1080p resolution; in terms of price, the official price of nvidia gtx1660 super is 229 US dollars, and the domestic price should be generally around 1799 yuan, which can be said to be quite cheap and pleasing;
But from another point of view, such a performance such a price will undoubtedly make gtx1660ti in a very embarrassing situation, after all, the current price of gtx1660ti is generally around 2000 yuan, this card out, it is estimated that gtx1660ti has no selling point (unless the price is reduced), the space between gtx1660 and gtx1660ti is already very narrow, nvidia and then force a gtx1660 super in the middle, The gtx1660ti is like an outcast! However, I am quite looking forward to a gtx1660ti gddr6 display full of blood version later, only in this way can it effectively open the gap with gtx1660 super, worthy of its current price of 2000 yuan!
So, at the end of the article, let's take a look at what innovation nvidia has in software this time?
Along with the launch of the new graphics card, nvidia also released its latest game ready driver, which provides optimized support for hundreds of aaa games on the day of release, supporting four new game features: reshade filter, nvidia ultra-low latency (null), enhanced customizable image sharpening and turing encoder.
Let's explain it for you one by one:
Geforce experience introduces the Share filter
Reshade surpassed 3 million downloads last year, benefiting from the vibrant mod community that brings amazing post-process shaders to PC games. With the latest game ready driver and geforce experience updates, geforce players have access to hundreds of reef filters and easily apply them to their favorite games via freestyle or ansel.
Ultra-low latency g-sync display: Delivers a fast-responding, smooth, tear-free gaming experience
Nvidia's ultra-low latency (null) mode is enhanced by supporting g-sync variable rate technology, so players can enjoy the tear-free, low-latency, fast-responding gameplay from g-sync.
Enhanced versions for hundreds of games can be customized for image sharpening
Improved image sharpening filters are integrated into the nvidia control panel for a faster gaming experience for all directx9, 11, and 12 games. It has adjustable sharpening sliders and provides a separate profile for each game, so players can tailor the sharpness for each game they like.
Turing decoder built for gaming and live streaming
The new GTX 1660 super series and gtx1650 super series graphics cards are designed for gamers who prefer to stream live on platforms such as twitch and mixer, and support the latest Turing encoder (nvenc) for professional-grade image quality and the best gaming performance. With support from top-of-the-line live streaming apps such as open broadcaster software and xsplit, geforce users benefit from the latest improved nvenc integration, making game streaming easier than ever.