ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5070 Solid OC 12GB GDDR7
RED GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6GB GDDR6
What Buyers Say
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5070 Solid OC 12GB GDDR7
The ZOTAC 5070 is widely praised for its excellent 1440p gaming performance, quiet operation, and solid build quality. Users highlight its value, especially when found near $539, with cool temperatures under load (50-69°C) and minimal coil whine. A few minor issues include confusing FireStorm fan control software and a potential fitment problem with fan brackets. Overall, it's recommended for gamers and creators seeking reliable performance.
Pros
- Excellent 1440p gaming performance
- Quiet operation
- Good value at competitive price
- Solid build quality
- Cool temperatures under load
Cons
- Confusing FireStorm fan control software
- Potential fan bracket fitment issue
- Slightly loud at higher fan speeds
- Does not work with SignalRGB
RED GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6GB GDDR6
The 51RISC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is a budget-friendly GPU that delivers solid gaming performance for the price, with many users reporting smooth gameplay and easy driver installation. However, some buyers experienced compatibility issues with power connectors or early defects, and long-term reliability remains a concern for a few. Overall, it's a good value upgrade for older systems or budget builds, especially if you're willing to take a chance on a lesser-known brand.
Pros
- Great value for the price
- Smooth gaming performance
- Easy driver installation
- Good for budget builds
- Works well with older systems
Cons
- Power connector compatibility issues
- Early defects reported
- Long-term reliability concerns
- Unknown brand trust issues
- Requires specific Windows boot media
Scores
Specifications
| ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5070 Solid OC | RED GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5070 | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Turing |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5★ | 12 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 12 GB★ | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7★ | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | No data | |
| RT Cores | 48★ | — |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 30.8700008392334★ | 10.869999885559082 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 30.8700008392334★ | 5.436999797821045 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 250 | 125★ |
| Recommended PSU | 650 | 500★ |
| Power Connectors | 1 x 16-Pin | 8 Pin |
| Cooler | Triple Fan★ | Dual Fan |
| Fans | 3★ | 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 x16 | PCI Express 3.0 x16 |
| DisplayPort | 3★ | 1 |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| Max Displays | 4★ | — |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 8K |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 305 | 236★ |
| Slot Width | 2 | 2 |
| Form Factor | ATX | Full Height |
| Weight | 1.70 kg | 0.87 kg★ |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓★ | — |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | — |
| AV1 Encode | ✓★ | — |
| VR Ready | ✓★ | — |
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | — |
| RGB | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5070 Solid OC 12GB GDDR7
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong thermal (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
RED GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6GB GDDR6
- Strong affordability (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (67th percentile)
- Strong efficiency (66th percentile)
- Below average feature (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average compute (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average ai (22nd percentile)
- Below average connectivity (22nd percentile)
Pricing
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5070 Solid OC 12GB GDDR7
No current pricing available
RED GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6GB GDDR6
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 21 of 38 specs.
