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 SUPER.
On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1080 comes out significantly faster — about 18% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER.
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GeForce GTX 1080 vs GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 vs GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
The GeForce GTX 1080 is significantly faster, around 18% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER. 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 SUPER.
Power & Efficiency
At 125W against 180W, the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER 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 SUPER. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER 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 SUPER?
The GeForce GTX 1080 is the faster card by about 18%. 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 SUPER?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 or the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER?
Does the GeForce GTX 1080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,560✓ | 1,408 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,607 MHz✓ | 1,530 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,733 MHz | 1,785 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB✓ | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 10 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 336 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 180 W | 125 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | May 2016 | Oct 2019 |
