GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER, leading by roughly 118% 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 Ti is the clear winner, offering 170.7% better value than GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER.
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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is dramatically faster, around 118% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti packs 4,864 CUDA cores versus 1,408 on the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti starts at $280 EUR against $347 EUR for the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 171%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is trading below its $399 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER still sits about $118 EUR above its $229 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER pulls less power (125W vs 200W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 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 Ti 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 RTX 3060 Ti's memory is also faster — 448 GB/s versus 336 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 SUPER or GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 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 Ti better than the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
Is the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER worth the extra $67 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
Does the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER or GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,408 | 4,864✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 38 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 152 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,530 MHz✓ | 1,410 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,785 MHz✓ | 1,665 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 336 GB/s | 448 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 125 W✓ | 200 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Oct 2019 | Dec 2020 |
