{"id":33581,"date":"2019-10-31T21:53:34","date_gmt":"2019-10-31T18:53:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prohoster.info\/blog\/novaya-statya-obzor-videokarty-inno3d-geforce-gtx-1660-twin-x2-vybor-ekonomnyh\/"},"modified":"2019-10-31T21:53:34","modified_gmt":"2019-10-31T18:53:34","slug":"novaya-statya-obzor-videokarty-inno3d-geforce-gtx-1660-twin-x2-vybor-ekonomnyh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prohoster.info\/en\/blog\/news\/novaya-statya-obzor-videokarty-inno3d-geforce-gtx-1660-twin-x2-vybor-ekonomnyh","title":{"rendered":"New article: Review of the Inno3D GeForce GTX 1660 Twin X2 graphics card: a choice for the budget-conscious","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"

Thanks to a recent update, GeForce 10th and 16th series graphics cards can now perform ray tracing in DXR-supported games. According to our tests<\/a><\/noindex>, on GeForce GTX 1660<\/a><\/noindex> and GTX 1660 Ti<\/a><\/noindex> (and any other NVIDIA models, except for GeForce RTX and higher accelerators based on Pascal chips) this feature is more of a demonstration mode than providing any practical value. However, while real-time ray tracing is beyond the capabilities of the GeForce GTX 1660, it does not detract from the other merits of this entry-level member of the Turing family. The GeForce GTX 1060 has lost its former appeal, and the balance of power among mid-range graphics cards has shifted in favor of the Radeon RX 580 and RX 590<\/a><\/noindex>, but the new models based on the TU116 chip have quickly restored NVIDIA to a leading position.<\/p>\n

In reviews of high-performance graphics cards, the press usually focuses on expensive models with powerful cooling systems, striking designs, and a wealth of additional features. However, when it comes to mainstream hardware, it is more important to examine the lower positions on the price list. The low power consumption of the GeForce GTX 1660 allows for a significant simplification of the video card's setup, while still maintaining a large headroom for overclocking. To what extent this simplification preserves overclocking capabilities \u2014 we will explore using the Inno3D GeForce GTX 1660 Twin X2 as an example.<\/p>\n

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\u2193<\/a><\/noindex>#<\/a><\/noindex>Specifications, package contents, prices<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Unlike the products of more renowned manufacturers, Inno3D's catalog of modern offerings lacks diversity, and the GeForce GTX 1660 and GTX 1660 Ti are only available as Twin X2 models. Under this brand, Inno3D has released several accelerators based on all Turing architecture graphics processors \u2014 up to the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. Each of these is notable for its affordable price in its market niche and operates at strictly reference clock speeds. Accordingly, the base GPU clock frequency of the Inno3D GeForce GTX 1660 Twin X2 is 1530 MHz, while the approximate value under typical load (Boost Clock) is 1785 MHz. However, NVIDIA tends to underestimate the potential of its graphics cards, as even in the most demanding games, devices from the GeForce 10th, 16th, and 20th series usually overclock more effectively. However, we will definitely clarify this during testing. Like all variants of the GeForce GTX 1660, the Inno3D board carries 6 GB of GDDR5 memory, which is again characterized by a reference bandwidth of 8 Gbps per bus contact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Manufacturer<\/th>\nNVIDIA<\/th>\nInno3D<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Model<\/td>\nGeForce GTX 1660<\/td>\nGeForce GTX 1660 Twin X2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Graphics Processor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Title<\/td>\nTU116<\/td>\nTU116<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Microarchitecture<\/td>\nTuring<\/td>\nTuring<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Process Technology, nm<\/td>\n12 nm FFN<\/td>\n12 nm FFN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Number of transistors, million<\/td>\n6 600<\/td>\n6 600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Clock frequency, MHz: Base Clock \/ Boost Clock<\/td>\n1530\/1785<\/td>\n1530\/1785<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Number of shader ALUs<\/td>\n1408<\/td>\n1408<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Number of texture mapping units<\/td>\n88<\/td>\n88<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Number of ROPs<\/td>\n48<\/td>\n48<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Number of tensor cores<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Number of RT cores<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Memory<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bus Width, bits<\/td>\n192<\/td>\n192<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chip Type<\/td>\nGDDR5 SDRAM<\/td>\nGDDR5 SDRAM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Clock frequency, MHz (bandwidth per contact, Mbit\/s)<\/td>\n2000 (8000)<\/td>\n2000 (8000)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Size, MB<\/td>\n6 144<\/td>\n6 144<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bus width<\/td>\nPCI Express 3.0 x16<\/td>\nPCI Express 3.0 x16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Performance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Peak FP32 performance, GFLOPS (calculated at maximum specified frequency)<\/td>\n5027<\/td>\n5027<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FP32\/FP64 performance<\/td>\n1\/32<\/td>\n1\/32<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FP32\/FP16 performance<\/td>\n2\/1<\/td>\n2\/1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Memory bandwidth, GB\/s<\/td>\n192<\/td>\n192<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Video output<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Display Interfaces<\/td>\nDL DVI-D, DisplayPort 1.4a, HDMI 2.0b<\/td>\nDL DVI-D, DisplayPort 1.4a, HDMI 2.0b<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TBP\/TDP, W<\/td>\n120<\/td>\n120<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Retail Price (USA, excluding tax), $<\/td>\n229 (recommended)<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Retail price (Russia), rub.<\/td>\n17,990 (recommended)<\/td>\nFrom 15,658 (market.yandex.ru)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Initially, NVIDIA priced the GeForce GTX 1660 at 17,990 rubles in the Russian market, but within a month of its release, the prices for various modifications strayed in both directions from the recommended value. The \"premium\" versions of the GTX 1660, according to data from Yandex Market, reach 20,240 rubles, while the most \"popular\" model can be purchased for just 15,975 rubles \u2014 this is the Inno3D GeForce GTX 1660 Twin X2. However, we did not find it on foreign trading platforms, so individual importers will have to explore other options to save.<\/p>\n

Despite the excellent price-to-performance ratio, the Inno3D GeForce GTX 1660 Twin X2 has worthy competitors in the category of graphics cards priced below $250. AMD greeted the debut of the new \"green\" products with price reductions on the Radeon RX 580 and Radeon RX 590. The flagship accelerators based on Polaris chips are now available starting from 16,261 rubles, while the Radeon RX 580 with 8 GB of RAM starts at 12,517 rubles. These prices align well with how the competition was distributed in our initial review of the GeForce GTX 1660. However, AMD allows for even greater upgrade cost reductions with the Radeon RX 580 models featuring 4 GB of memory, which start at 10,579 rubles.<\/p>\n

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Despite the low price of the Inno3D GeForce GTX 1660 Twin X2, the graphics card package includes something valuable \u2014 keys for the paid versions of the 3DMark and VRMark testing suites. However, there are no additional accessories in the box besides the software disk.<\/p>\n

\u2193<\/a><\/noindex>#<\/a><\/noindex>Design<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The exterior of the Inno3D GeForce GTX 1660 Twin X2 does not require detailed description. Visually, the graphics card is not much different from many other budget modifications of the GeForce GTX series 10 and 16. Due to its modest size, one might think it fits the dimensions of Mini-ITX form factor systems, but it is actually 1.96 cm longer than the designated 17 cm. Of course, there are no LED backlights or other unnecessary embellishments. There's not even a protective plate on the back side of the printed circuit board.<\/p>\n

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The internals of the Inno3D GeForce GTX 1660 Twin X2 are cooled by two fans with a diameter of 72 mm. Since the manufacturer did not extend the cooling system casing beyond the dimensions of the PCB, as is often done with compact graphics cards, there wasn't room for wider fan blades. With the chip temperature hovering around 45 \u00b0C, the cooling system operates in a peculiar semi-passive mode: the fans remain stationary most of the time, but every few seconds they spring to life for a few rotations.<\/p>\n

Thanks to its low energy consumption (120 W according to the reference specifications for the GeForce GTX 1660), the TU116 graphics processor is effectively cooled by a compact radiator of simple design. However, the engineers at Inno3D did not skimp on three 4 mm thick heat pipes that make direct contact with the GPU chip. For instance, GIGABYTE has managed with just one pipe in its budget versions of the GeForce GTX 1660 and GTX 1660 Ti.<\/p>\n

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\u2193<\/a><\/noindex>#<\/a><\/noindex>Printed Circuit Board<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Since the TU116 and TU106 chips are interchangeable from a physical interface standpoint, many versions of the GeForce GTX 1660, 1660 Ti, and even RTX 2060<\/a><\/noindex> with RTX 2070<\/a><\/noindex> are built on identical printed circuit boards. Manufacturers only change the GPU itself, the type and amount of memory chips, and the voltage regulator configuration. Judging by external characteristics, all Inno3D Twin X2 models up to the GeForce RTX 2070 are also based on the same PCB. Interestingly, it carries NVIDIA markings: it seems that Inno3D sources Turing chips for this series of devices together with reference boards. <\/p>\n

The PCB features contact pads for components of six phases for GPU power and two phases for RAM chip power, but the GeForce GTX 1660 is equipped with only four phases for the GPU and one phase for the RAM. While it's a modest configuration, since the GeForce GTX 1060 Founders Edition managed well with a total of four phases, the junior model based on the TU116 chip should be sufficient with five. Thanks to its lineage with the GeForce RTX series, the voltage regulator of the Inno3D GeForce GTX 1660 Twin X2 contains field-effect transistors with an integrated driver (known as DrMOS, or power stages). Compared to discrete pairs of 'driver - transistor,' this integrated solution offers increased efficiency and allows the PWM controller to accurately regulate the output voltage.<\/p>\n

Additional power is supplied to the graphics card via a single eight-pin connector, and the set of external interfaces consists of three DisplayPort outputs and a single HDMI. Judging by the contact pad layout, the reference PCB allows for two DisplayPort connectors to be replaced with a DVI block, which would be quite suitable for a budget accelerator, but Inno3D did not take advantage of this opportunity.<\/p>\n

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