GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER, leading by roughly 45% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the clear winner, offering 18.9% better value than GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER.
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GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is dramatically faster, around 45% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB packs 3,584 CUDA cores versus 1,408 on the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER starts at $347 EUR against $425 EUR for the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB wins on performance-per-dollar by about 19%. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER still sits about $118 EUR above its $229 EUR MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB still sits about $96 EUR above its $329 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER pulls less power (125W vs 170W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 3060 8GB draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 8GB against 6GB, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER's 6GB can fall short. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER's memory is also faster — 336 GB/s versus 240 GB/s (192-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER or GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB better than the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Is the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB worth the extra $78 EUR over the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER?
Does the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER or GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,408 | 3,584✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 28 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 112 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,530 MHz✓ | 1,320 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,785 MHz✓ | 1,777 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 15 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 336 GB/s✓ | 240 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 125 W✓ | 170 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Oct 2019 | Feb 2021 |
