GeForce 9800 GTX vs GeForce GTX 660

When comparing GeForce 9800 GTX and GeForce GTX 660, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce 9800 GTX and GeForce GTX 660 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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Main Specs

	GeForce 9800 GTX	GeForce GTX 660
Power consumption (TDP)	140 Watt	140 Watt
Interface	PCIe 2.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	2x 6-pin	One 6-pin
Memory type	GDDR3	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	512 MB	2 GB
Display Connectors	2x DVI, 1x S-Video	2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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Both graphics cards have the same power consumption of 140 Watt.
GeForce 9800 GTX is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 660 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
GeForce 9800 GTX has 510 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 660.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
GeForce 9800 GTX is build with Tesla architecture, and GeForce GTX 660 - with Kepler.
Core clock speed of GeForce 9800 GTX is 708 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 660.
GeForce 9800 GTX is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 660 - by 28 nm process technology.
GeForce 9800 GTX is 1 mm longer, than GeForce GTX 660.
Memory clock speed of GeForce 9800 GTX is 1094 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 660.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	0−1	20−22
ultra / 1080p	−	12−14
QHD / 1440p	0−1	6−7
4K / 2160p	−	5−6
low / 720p	1−2	40−45
medium / 1080p	0−1	24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 660 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 4100% more, than GeForce 9800 GTX.
high / 1080p	−	30−35
ultra / 1080p	−	27−30
QHD / 1440p	0−1	10−12
4K / 2160p	−	8−9
low / 720p	0−1	65−70
medium / 1080p	−	35−40
low / 768p	50−55	50−55
high / 1080p	45−50	−
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
GeForce 9800 GTX and GeForce GTX 660 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	60−65	230−240
medium / 768p	27−30	200−210
ultra / 1080p	7−8	120−130
QHD / 1440p	−	90−95
4K / 2160p	−	50−55
high / 768p	16−18	160−170
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 660 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 550% more, than GeForce 9800 GTX.
low / 768p	70−75	60−65
ultra / 1080p	0−1	50−55
medium / 1080p	45−50	55−60
GeForce 9800 GTX and GeForce GTX 660 have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077.
low / 768p	45−50	120−130
medium / 768p	10−11	100−110
ultra / 1080p	0−1	80−85
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 660 in Dota 2 is 296% more, than GeForce 9800 GTX.
high / 1080p	−	24−27
ultra / 1080p	−	21−24
QHD / 1440p	−	18−20
4K / 2160p	−	8−9
low / 720p	0−1	50−55
medium / 1080p	−	27−30
high / 1080p	−	30−35
ultra / 1080p	−	24−27
QHD / 1440p	−	16−18
low / 720p	21−24	120−130
medium / 1080p	0−1	70−75
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 660 in Fortnite is 468% more, than GeForce 9800 GTX.
high / 1080p	0−1	30−35
ultra / 1080p	−	24−27
QHD / 1440p	0−1	14−16
4K / 2160p	−	12−14
low / 720p	0−1	65−70
medium / 1080p	0−1	35−40
low / 768p	18−20	100−110
medium / 768p	−	90−95
high / 1080p	0−1	40−45
ultra / 1080p	−	16−18
QHD / 1440p	0−1	7−8
medium / 720p	12−14	−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 660 in Grand Theft Auto V is 452% more, than GeForce 9800 GTX.
high / 1080p	−	12−14
ultra / 1080p	−	10−11
QHD / 1440p	−	10−11
4K / 2160p	−	3−4
low / 720p	0−1	40−45
medium / 1080p	−	18−20
low / 768p	75−80	120−130
high / 1080p	27−30	−
medium / 1080p	−	110−120
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 660 in Minecraft is 62% more, than GeForce 9800 GTX.
ultra / 1080p	−	14−16
low / 720p	8−9	70−75
medium / 1080p	−	18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 660 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 800% more, than GeForce 9800 GTX.
high / 1080p	−	14−16
ultra / 1080p	−	10−11
QHD / 1440p	−	1−2
4K / 2160p	−	1−2
low / 720p	0−1	35−40
medium / 1080p	−	21−24
low / 768p	0−1	70−75
medium / 768p	−	45−50
high / 1080p	−	24−27
ultra / 1080p	−	14−16
4K / 2160p	−	8−9
low / 768p	45−50	90−95
medium / 768p	14−16	60−65
ultra / 1080p	0−1	40−45
high / 768p	12−14	55−60
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 660 in World of Tanks is 180% more, than GeForce 9800 GTX.

Full Specs

	GeForce 9800 GTX	GeForce GTX 660
Architecture	Tesla	Kepler
Code name	G92	GK106
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Release date	28 March 2008	6 September 2012
Pipelines	128	960
Core clock speed	1688 MHz	980 MHz
Boost Clock		1033 MHz
Transistor count	754 million	2,540 million
Manufacturing process technology	65 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	43.2 billion/sec	78.4 billion/sec
Floating-point performance	432.1 gflops	1,981 gflops
Length	10.5" (26.7 cm)	9.5" (24.1 cm)
Memory bus width	256 Bit	192-bit GDDR5
Memory clock speed	1100 MHz	6.0 GB/s
Memory bandwidth	70.4 GB/s	144.2 GB/s
DirectX	11.1 (10_0)	12 (11_0)
Shader Model	4.0	5.1
OpenGL	2.1	4.3
OpenCL	1.1	1.2
Vulkan	N/A	1.1.126
CUDA	+	+
CUDA cores	128	960
Bus support	PCI-E 2.0	PCI Express 3.0
Height	4.376" (11.1 cm)	4.376" (11.1 cm)
SLI options	+	+
Multi monitor support	+	4 displays
HDMI	Via Adapter	+
HDCP		+
Maximum VGA resolution	2048x1536	2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI	S/PDIF	Internal
3D Blu-Ray		+
3D Gaming		+
3D Vision		+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)		66 Mh/s
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GeForce 9800 GTX vs GeForce GTX 660

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