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 1660 and GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop.
The GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1660, leading by roughly 80% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1660: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1660
The GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 80% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1660 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop packs 2,944 CUDA cores versus 1,408 on the GeForce GTX 1660.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1660 pulls less power (120W vs 150W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 8GB against 6GB, the GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 1660's 6GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop's memory is also faster — 448 GB/s versus 192 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1660 or GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop is the faster card by about 80%. 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 RTX 2080 Laptop better than the GeForce GTX 1660?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1660 or the GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop?
Does the GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 | GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,408 | 2,944✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 46 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 368 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 | GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,530 MHz✓ | 1,380 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,785 MHz✓ | 1,590 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 | GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 448 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 | GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 120 W✓ | 150 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Mar 2019 | Jan 2019 |