GeForce 705M vs GTX 1660 Super
Aggregate performance score
We've compared GeForce GTX 1660 Super with GeForce 705M, including specs and performance data.
1660 Super outperforms 705M by a whopping 2687% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Contents
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
| Place in the ranking | 208 | 1121 |
| Place by popularity | 10 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 44.40 | no data |
| Power efficiency | 18.55 | 5.55 |
| Architecture | Turing (2018−2022) | Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014) |
| GPU code name | TU116 | GF119 |
| Market segment | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 29 October 2019 (5 years ago) | 27 September 2013 (12 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $229 | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
The higher the ratio, the better. We use the manufacturer's recommended prices.
Performance to price scatter graph
Detailed specifications
General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.
| Pipelines / CUDA cores | 1408 | 48 |
| Core clock speed | 1530 MHz | 475 MHz |
| Boost clock speed | 1785 MHz | no data |
| Number of transistors | 6,600 million | 292 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 12 nm | 40 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 125 Watt | 15 Watt |
| Texture fill rate | 157.1 | 3.800 |
| Floating-point processing power | 5.027 TFLOPS | 0.0912 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 48 | 4 |
| TMUs | 88 | 8 |
| L1 Cache | 1.4 MB | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1536 KB | 128 KB |
Form factor & compatibility
Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).
| Bus support | no data | PCI Express 2.0 |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 2.0 x16 |
| Length | 229 mm | no data |
| Width | 2-slot | no data |
| Supplementary power connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
VRAM capacity and type
Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.
| Memory type | GDDR6 | DDR3 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 6 GB | 1 GB |
| Standard memory configuration | no data | DDR3 |
| Memory bus width | 192 Bit | 64 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1750 MHz | 900 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 336.0 GB/s | 14.4 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | - |
Connectivity and outputs
This section shows the types and number of video connectors on each GPU. The data applies specifically to desktop reference models (for example, NVIDIA’s Founders Edition). OEM partners often modify both the number and types of ports. On notebook GPUs, video‐output options are determined by the laptop’s design rather than the graphics chip itself.
| Display Connectors | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort | Portable Device Dependent |
| eDP 1.2 signal support | no data | Up to 2560x1600 |
| LVDS signal support | no data | Up to 1920x1200 |
| VGA аnalog display support | no data | Up to 2048x1536 |
| DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support | no data | Up to 2560x1600 |
| HDMI | + | + |
| HDCP | + | - |
| HDCP content protection | - | + |
| G-SYNC support | + | - |
| 7.1 channel HD audio on HDMI | - | + |
| TrueHD and DTS-HD audio bitstreaming | - | + |
Supported technologies
Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.
| Blu-Ray 3D Support | - | + |
| H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder | - | + |
| Optimus | - | + |
| NVENC | + | no data |
| Ansel | + | no data |
API and SDK support
List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 API |
| Shader Model | 6.5 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2.131 | N/A |
| CUDA | 7.5 | + |
Synthetic benchmarks
Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark score.
Passmark
This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.
Gaming performance
Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.
Average FPS across all PC games
Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:
| Full HD | 89
+2867%
| 3−4
−2867%
|
| 1440p | 55
+5400%
| 1−2
−5400%
|
| 4K | 30
+2900%
| 1−2
−2900%
|
Cost per frame, $
| 1080p | 2.57 | no data |
| 1440p | 4.16 | no data |
| 4K | 7.63 | no data |
FPS performance in popular games
Full HD
Low
| Counter-Strike 2 | 285
+2750%
|
10−11
−2750%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 76
+3700%
|
2−3
−3700%
|
| Hogwarts Legacy | 88
+1367%
|
6−7
−1367%
|
Full HD
Medium
| Battlefield 5 | 97 | 0−1 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 243
+2938%
|
8−9
−2938%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 63
+3050%
|
2−3
−3050%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 112
+5500%
|
2−3
−5500%
|
| Fortnite | 140−150
+6950%
|
2−3
−6950%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 144
+1957%
|
7−8
−1957%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 108
+10700%
|
1−2
−10700%
|
| Hogwarts Legacy | 65
+983%
|
6−7
−983%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 120−130
+1267%
|
9−10
−1267%
|
| Valorant | 321
+903%
|
30−35
−903%
|
Full HD
High
| Battlefield 5 | 83 | 0−1 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 119
+2875%
|
4−5
−2875%
|
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 270−280
+958%
|
24−27
−958%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 52
+2500%
|
2−3
−2500%
|
| Dota 2 | 231
+1440%
|
14−16
−1440%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 103
+5050%
|
2−3
−5050%
|
| Fortnite | 140−150
+6950%
|
2−3
−6950%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 135
+1829%
|
7−8
−1829%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 94
+9300%
|
1−2
−9300%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 133
+3225%
|
4−5
−3225%
|
| Hogwarts Legacy | 51
+750%
|
6−7
−750%
|
| Metro Exodus | 56
+2700%
|
2−3
−2700%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 139
+1444%
|
9−10
−1444%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 113
+1783%
|
6−7
−1783%
|
| Valorant | 290
+806%
|
30−35
−806%
|
Full HD
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 77 | 0−1 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 49
+2350%
|
2−3
−2350%
|
| Dota 2 | 211
+1307%
|
14−16
−1307%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 95
+4650%
|
2−3
−4650%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 107
+1429%
|
7−8
−1429%
|
| Hogwarts Legacy | 27
+350%
|
6−7
−350%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 104
+1056%
|
9−10
−1056%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 61
+917%
|
6−7
−917%
|
| Valorant | 122
+281%
|
30−35
−281%
|
Full HD
Epic
| Fortnite | 140−150
+6950%
|
2−3
−6950%
|
1440p
High
| Counter-Strike 2 | 67
+2133%
|
3−4
−2133%
|
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 210−220
+2971%
|
7−8
−2971%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 62
+3000%
|
2−3
−3000%
|
| Metro Exodus | 36
+3500%
|
1−2
−3500%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 162
+1373%
|
10−12
−1373%
|
| Valorant | 262
+13000%
|
2−3
−13000%
|
1440p
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 60
+2900%
|
2−3
−2900%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 26 | 0−1 |
| Far Cry 5 | 65
+6400%
|
1−2
−6400%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 84
+2700%
|
3−4
−2700%
|
| Hogwarts Legacy | 39
+3800%
|
1−2
−3800%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 50−55
+5300%
|
1−2
−5300%
|
1440p
Epic
| Fortnite | 75−80
+3800%
|
2−3
−3800%
|
4K
High
| Counter-Strike 2 | 16 | 0−1 |
| Grand Theft Auto V | 60
+300%
|
14−16
−300%
|
| Hogwarts Legacy | 20−22 | 0−1 |
| Metro Exodus | 22 | 0−1 |
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 40
+3900%
|
1−2
−3900%
|
| Valorant | 132
+2100%
|
6−7
−2100%
|
4K
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 36
+3500%
|
1−2
−3500%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 30−35
+3200%
|
1−2
−3200%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 11 | 0−1 |
| Dota 2 | 95 | 0−1 |
| Far Cry 5 | 33
+3200%
|
1−2
−3200%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 54
+5300%
|
1−2
−5300%
|
| Hogwarts Legacy | 15 | 0−1 |
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 36
+1700%
|
2−3
−1700%
|
4K
Epic
| Fortnite | 35−40
+1750%
|
2−3
−1750%
|
This is how GTX 1660 Super and GeForce 705M compete in popular games:
- GTX 1660 Super is 2867% faster in 1080p
- GTX 1660 Super is 5400% faster in 1440p
- GTX 1660 Super is 2900% faster in 4K
Here's the range of performance differences observed across popular games:
- in Valorant, with 1440p resolution and the High Preset, the GTX 1660 Super is 13000% faster.
All in all, in popular games:
- Without exception, GTX 1660 Super surpassed GeForce 705M in all 44 of our tests.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 28.71 | 1.03 |
| Recency | 29 October 2019 | 27 September 2013 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 6 GB | 1 GB |
| Chip lithography | 12 nm | 40 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 125 Watt | 15 Watt |
GTX 1660 Super has a 2687.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, a 500% higher maximum VRAM amount, and a 233.3% more advanced lithography process.
GeForce 705M, on the other hand, has 733.3% lower power consumption.
The GeForce GTX 1660 Super is our recommended choice as it beats the GeForce 705M in performance tests.
Be aware that GeForce GTX 1660 Super is a desktop graphics card while GeForce 705M is a notebook one.
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