Packaging & Accessories: 8 out of 10
Just as with the Zotac Gaming GTX 1660 before it, the shipping container is fairly robust for its price range. Given the fact that this is a downright inexpensive card the included accessories are also ‘good enough’ but some will be disappointed to not find a driver disc included. We personally never use outdated drivers or software so the loss is minor to say the least. You may disagree.
Functionality & Aesthetics: 16 out of 20
Yes, this card is not covered in LEDs. Yes, the top fascia is plastic. Yes, it does not rely upon heat pipes. None of this really matters. This is a cool and quiet running card. How it does it really does not matter… as long as it does. The only real issue we have with it is Zotac did not figure out a way to include a 6-pin power connector without increasing the MSRP. That would have made it a heck of a lot more functional… and fun for overclocking enthusiasts!
Build Quality & Warranty: 16 out of 20
While this card is a large, large step down from the Zotac Gaming GTX 1660 it is still above average for its asking price. Mix in a good, if not amazing, warranty and it does tick most of the right boxes.
Performance: 25 out of 30
While this card easily gets over-powered by the GTX 1660 (especially at higher resolutions) for its price this level of performance is not too shabby. Throughout testing, we saw it smoke a GTX 1050Ti and only x60 class cards could overcome it. That is a lot of power for very little cash.
Value: 15 out of 20
The overall value of this card is going to be extremely variable. For those on a tight budget, and lower resolution gaming requirements, it is a pretty darn good deal. For everyone else stepping up to the GTX 1660 series is a no-brainer. By the same token, AMD should be awfully worried as it is going to be stiff competition for their $150-range cards.
Final Score: 80 out of 100
