GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce GTX 1660 Ti and Radeon RX 6800 XT.
The Radeon RX 6800 XT is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, leading by roughly 236% in our performance index.
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Radeon RX 6800 XT vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 6800 XT vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
The Radeon RX 6800 XT is dramatically faster, around 236% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 6800 XT is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti pulls less power (120W vs 300W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster Radeon RX 6800 XT draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it. Its more modern RDNA 2 architecture on a TSMC N7 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 16GB against 6GB, the Radeon RX 6800 XT has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti's 6GB can fall short.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 6800 XT offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1660 Ti or Radeon RX 6800 XT?
The Radeon RX 6800 XT is the faster card by about 236%. 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 Radeon RX 6800 XT better than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti or the Radeon RX 6800 XT?
Does the Radeon RX 6800 XT have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | Radeon RX 6800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA 2 |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC N7 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 1,536 | 4,608✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 72 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | Radeon RX 6800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,500 MHz | 1,825 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,770 MHz | 2,250 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | Radeon RX 6800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 12 Gbps | 16 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 288 GB/s | 512 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | Radeon RX 6800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 120 W✓ | 300 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Feb 2019 | Oct 2020 |