GeForce GT 430 vs GTX 660 OEM
Aggregate performance score
We've compared GeForce GTX 660 OEM and GeForce GT 430, covering specs and all relevant benchmarks.
GTX 660 OEM outperforms GT 430 by a whopping 117% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
Place in performance ranking | 734 | 972 |
Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation | no data | 0.05 |
Architecture | Kepler (2012−2018) | Fermi (2010−2014) |
GPU code name | GK104 | GF108 |
Market segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Release date | 22 August 2012 (12 years ago) | 11 October 2010 (13 years ago) |
Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $79 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance to price ratio. The higher, the better.
Detailed specifications
General performance parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. These parameters indirectly speak of performance, but for precise assessment you have to consider their benchmark and gaming test results. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.
Pipelines / CUDA cores | 1152 | 96 |
CUDA cores per GPU | no data | 96 |
Core clock speed | 823 MHz | 700 MHz |
Boost clock speed | 888 MHz | no data |
Number of transistors | 3,540 million | 585 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 40 nm |
Power consumption (TDP) | 130 Watt | 49 Watt |
Maximum GPU temperature | no data | 98 °C |
Texture fill rate | 85.25 | 11.20 |
Floating-point performance | 2.046 gflops | 0.2688 gflops |
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-E 2.0 x 16 |
Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 2.0 x16 |
Length | 241 mm | 145 mm |
Height | no data | 2.713" (6.9 cm) |
Width | 2-slot | 1-slot |
Supplementary power connectors | 1x 6-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 | GDDR5 | GDDR3 |
Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 1 GB |
Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 128 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 5600 MHz | 800 - 900 MHz (1600 - 1800 data rate) |
Memory bandwidth | 179.2 GB/s | 25.6 - 28.8 GB/s |
Connectivity and outputs
Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.
Display Connectors | 2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort | HDMIVGA (optional)Mini HDMIDual Link DVI |
HDMI | + | + |
Maximum VGA resolution | no data | 2048x1536 |
Audio input for HDMI | no data | Internal |
API compatibility
List of supported graphics and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
Shader Model | 5.1 | 5.1 |
OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.2 |
OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.1 |
Vulkan | 1.1.126 | N/A |
CUDA | 3.0 | + |
Gaming performance
Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.
FPS performance in popular games
Full HD
Low Preset
Cyberpunk 2077 | 4−5
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4−5
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Full HD
Medium Preset
Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 6−7
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6−7
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 5−6
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5−6
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Cyberpunk 2077 | 4−5
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4−5
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Far Cry 5 | 2−3
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2−3
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Far Cry New Dawn | 4−5
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4−5
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Forza Horizon 4 | 4−5
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4−5
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Hitman 3 | 6−7
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6−7
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Horizon Zero Dawn | 14−16
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14−16
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Red Dead Redemption 2 | 3−4
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3−4
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Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 9−10
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9−10
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Watch Dogs: Legion | 30−35
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30−35
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Full HD
High Preset
Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 6−7
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6−7
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 5−6
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5−6
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Cyberpunk 2077 | 4−5
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4−5
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Far Cry 5 | 2−3
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2−3
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Far Cry New Dawn | 4−5
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4−5
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Forza Horizon 4 | 4−5
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4−5
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Hitman 3 | 6−7
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6−7
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Horizon Zero Dawn | 14−16
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14−16
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Red Dead Redemption 2 | 3−4
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3−4
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Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 9−10
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9−10
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 10−12
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10−12
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Watch Dogs: Legion | 30−35
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30−35
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Full HD
Ultra Preset
Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 6−7
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6−7
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 5−6
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5−6
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Cyberpunk 2077 | 4−5
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4−5
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Far Cry 5 | 2−3
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2−3
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Forza Horizon 4 | 4−5
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4−5
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Hitman 3 | 6−7
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6−7
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Horizon Zero Dawn | 14−16
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14−16
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Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 9−10
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9−10
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 10−12
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10−12
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Watch Dogs: Legion | 30−35
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30−35
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Full HD
Epic Preset
Red Dead Redemption 2 | 3−4
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3−4
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1440p
High Preset
Battlefield 5 | 2−3
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2−3
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Far Cry New Dawn | 2−3
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2−3
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1440p
Ultra Preset
Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 1−2
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1−2
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 0−1 | 0−1 |
Cyberpunk 2077 | 1−2
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1−2
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Far Cry 5 | 2−3
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2−3
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Hitman 3 | 7−8
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7−8
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Horizon Zero Dawn | 5−6
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5−6
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 1−2
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1−2
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Watch Dogs: Legion | 8−9
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8−9
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1440p
Epic Preset
Red Dead Redemption 2 | 4−5
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4−5
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4K
High Preset
Far Cry New Dawn | 1−2
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1−2
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4K
Ultra Preset
Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 2−3
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2−3
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Assassin's Creed Valhalla | 1−2
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1−2
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 0−1 | 0−1 |
Far Cry 5 | 0−1 | 0−1 |
4K
Epic Preset
Red Dead Redemption 2 | 3−4
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3−4
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All in all, in popular games:
- there's a draw in 49 tests (100%)
Pros & cons summary
Performance score | 3.36 | 1.55 |
Recency | 22 August 2012 | 11 October 2010 |
Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 1 GB |
Chip lithography | 28 nm | 40 nm |
Power consumption (TDP) | 130 Watt | 49 Watt |
GTX 660 OEM has a 116.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, a 100% higher maximum VRAM amount, and a 42.9% more advanced lithography process.
GT 430, on the other hand, has 165.3% lower power consumption.
The GeForce GTX 660 OEM is our recommended choice as it beats the GeForce GT 430 in performance tests.
Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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