Gaming PC build GeForce GTX 1660, Core i5-9400F 6-Core 2.9GHz, 16GB performance review

A PC with a Core i5-9400F 6-Core 2.9GHz can run 804 of the top 1000 PC games released when it also has the GeForce GTX 1660 graphics card and 16GB system memory in it. This combination of hardware leaves the GeForce GTX 1660 as the weak point, when looking at what games it can play. You could upgrade that component enabling the system to run 939 games of our most demanding games list.

This PC, when compared to a popular game like Cyberpunk 2077 is a good way to review its gaming performance. In summary, while some might be tempted to play Cyberpunk 2077 in 1440p resolution with the GeForce GTX 1660, we feel it is best placed at running at 1080p, where you could get the following frame rates - Low setting: 104 FPS, Medium setting: 82 FPS, High setting: 55 FPS, Ultra setting: 40 FPS.

2nd most popular game: Horizon: Zero Dawn - In summary, 1440p resolution shows itself to be the optimum performance vs visuals for the GeForce GTX 1660. While it can certainly get a strong 1080p Ultra of 54 FPS, if you want to move up to 1440p on Horizon: Zero Dawn then we can see 1440p Low setting getting 108 FPS or the Medium returning 85 FPS. Change graphics settings up to High for 57 FPS and then Ultra gets 41 FPS.

3rd most popular game: Assassins Creed: Valhalla - In summary, while some might be tempted to play Assassins Creed: Valhalla in 1440p resolution with the GeForce GTX 1660, we feel it is best placed at running at 1080p, where you could get the following frame rates - Low setting: 54 FPS, Medium setting: 46 FPS, High setting: 40 FPS, Ultra setting: 27 FPS.