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GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

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Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce GTX 1080 and GeForce GTX 1660.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1080 comes out significantly faster — about 30% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1080
Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
13/100✓
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5X✓
Key Specs Advantage
+82% CUDA Cores (2,560 vs 1,408)
+67% Bandwidth (320 GB/s vs 192 GB/s)
+33% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 192-bit)
NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1660
Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
10/100
VRAM
6 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+3% Boost Clock (1,785 MHz vs 1,733 MHz)
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GeForce GTX 1080 vs GeForce GTX 1660: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 vs GeForce GTX 1660

The GeForce GTX 1080 is significantly faster, around 30% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1080 packs 2,560 CUDA cores versus 1,408 on the GeForce GTX 1660.

Power & Efficiency

At 120W against 180W, the GeForce GTX 1660 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Turing architecture on a TSMC 12nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce GTX 1080 carries 8GB versus 6GB on the GeForce GTX 1660. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce GTX 1080's memory is also faster — 320 GB/s versus 192 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce GTX 1660 is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1080 (Turing vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1080 or GeForce GTX 1660?

The GeForce GTX 1080 is the faster card by about 30%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce GTX 1080 better than the GeForce GTX 1660?

The GeForce GTX 1080 is significantly faster, roughly 30% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 or the GeForce GTX 1660?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at entry-level 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Does the GeForce GTX 1080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 8GB (vs 6GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080GeForce GTX 1660
ArchitecturePascalTuring
Process NodeTSMC 16nmTSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)2,560✓1,408

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080GeForce GTX 1660
Base Clock1,607 MHz✓1,530 MHz
Boost Clock1,733 MHz1,785 MHz✓

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080GeForce GTX 1660
VRAM Capacity8 GB✓6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5XGDDR5
Memory Bus256-bit✓192-bit
Memory Speed10 Gbps✓8 Gbps
Bandwidth320 GB/s✓192 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080GeForce GTX 1660
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP180 W120 W✓
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedMay 2016Mar 2019
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