Intel Core i9-10900K ($590) *closest mobile equivalent*
Intel Core i7-8700K @ 3.70GHz ($369.89) *closest mobile equivalent*
CPU Impact on FPS
+0.0 FPS
+0.0 FPS
0 (0%)
CPU Impact on FPS %
0.0%
0.0%
0 (0%)
Benchmark Quality Settings
Ultra Quality Settings
Ultra Quality Settings
Average 1080p Performance
63.0 FPS
65.9 FPS
2.9 (5%)
Average 1440p Performance
46.8 FPS
48.7 FPS
1.9 (4%)
(Ultrawide) Average 1440p Performance
40.3 FPS
41.6 FPS
1.3 (3%)
Average 4K Performance
28.5 FPS
29.1 FPS
0.6 (2%)
Memory
4 GB
6 GB
2 (50%)
1080p Cost Per Frame
$ 11.9
$ 18.0
6.1 (51%)
1440p Cost Per Frame
$ 16.0
$ 24.3
8.3 (52%)
(Ultrawide) 1440p Cost Per Frame
$ 18.6
$ 28.5
9.9 (53%)
4K Cost Per Frame
$ 26.3
$ 40.7
14.4 (55%)
Variant
AMD Radeon Graphics 512SP Mobile
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q
Overall Combination Score
Overall Combination Score
Description
Metric
From
To
Weight
The release year of the graphics card. The newer the better technology and performance optimization and
driver support.
Year
2016
2019
13
2015
2016
11
2014
2015
8
2013
2014
4
2007
2013
2
The price of the graphics card. The cheaper the better.
Price
0
250
35
250
400
30
400
550
25
550
650
15
650
9999
5
Power Supply Wattage required for overall system. The lower the better.
PSU
0
350
4
350
450
4
450
550
3
550
650
2
650
9999
1
Maximum recorded temperature under load. The lower the better for longer life of the graphics card.
Temp
0
70
2
70
75
2
75
80
1
80
85
1
85
999
1
Noise Levels under load. The lower the better.
Noise
0
45
2
45
48
2
48
50
2
50
55
1
55
999
1
Full HD performance at 1080p resolution. The higher the better.
FHD
60
9999
18
55
60
13
45
55
11
35
45
7
0
35
5
Quad HD performance at 1440p resolution. The higher the better.
QHD
60
9999
10
55
60
8
45
55
5
35
45
4
0
35
2
4K performance at 2160p resolution. The higher the better.
F4K
60
9999
5
55
60
4
45
55
3
35
45
2
0
35
1
Current CPU Impact on performance with respect to the highest performing CPU used for benchmark at the
time this graphics card was released.
CPU
-5
9999
5
-7
-5
4
-10
-7
3
-15
-10
2
-9999
-15
1
Graphics card memory (RAM) capacity. The higher the better for higher resolution textures and future
demanding games.
MEM
8
9999
5
4
8
4
2
4
3
1
2
2
0
1
1
FROM
TO
VERDICT
The overall score is determined based on the calculated weightings for the individual components.
OVERALL SCORE
80
99
Excellent
70
80
Very Good
60
70
Good
40
60
Acceptable
0
40
Weak
52/100
52/100
0 (0%)
Our Verdict: Upgrading from Graphics 512SP Mobile to GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q is not recommended as it is less than 30% of improvement in performance. In general, a reasonable upgrade is between 30% and 50% or more to justify the purchase of new hardware. The price/performance ratio is much better for Graphics 512SP Mobile .
At 1440p, Graphics 512SP Mobile can hit 50-60 fps on pretty much everything at ultra, just without antialiasing, less ambient occlusion and turned down shadows. With current 1024 MB RAM, the Graphics 512SP Mobile can have serious memory-related bottlenecks in more modern games. Deciding whether to invest so much money in a high-end GPU like Graphics 512SP Mobile requires careful thought.
In terms of cost, pricing clearly is a genuine issue here and the price of GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q is simply ridiculous. At 1440p, GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q can hit 50-60 fps on pretty much everything at ultra, just without antialiasing, less ambient occlusion and turned down shadows. In terms of memory, the GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q 's 6144 MB RAM is more than enough for modern games and should not cause any bottlenecks. With regards to max load temperature, the GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q 's cooling is excellent at keeping it cool and under control.
What to Consider Before Buying a Graphics Card
If you have been planning to upgrade your system by purchasing a new graphics card. Then there are some important factors to consider.
Resolution VS Quality: Impact on Game Performance
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Ultra VS High Quality Settings in PC Games
Every player has a different notion about the ideal setting for PC games. But in most cases, opting for a High quality graphics configuration is the way to go.
What are CPU or GPU Bottlenecks?
Are you getting sudden frame drops? you might have a bottleneck.
What is the acceptable FPS speed for me?
For some games, you can still enjoy great garphics at lower frame rates.
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