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GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 2060

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 2060 pulls ahead here β€” substantially quicker, about 18% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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VS
NVIDIA GeForce
GTX 1660 SUPER
Price
R$1,250βœ“
Performance
11/100
VRAM
6 GB GDDR6βœ“
Key Specs Advantage
+6% Boost Clock (1,785 MHz vs 1,680 MHz)
NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 2060
Price
R$1,400
Performance
13/100βœ“
VRAM
6 GB GDDR6βœ“
Key Specs Advantage
+36% CUDA Cores (1,920 vs 1,408)

GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 2060 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 RTX 2060 packs 1,920 CUDA cores versus 1,408 on the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER.

Price & Value

Pricing has the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER at $1,250 BRL, $150 BRL under the GeForce RTX 2060's $1,400 BRL. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2060 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 6%. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER still sits about $1,021 BRL above its $229 BRL MSRP. The GeForce RTX 2060 still sits about $1,051 BRL above its $349 BRL MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

Power draw favors the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER (125W vs 160W), and it's the more efficient card too, so it's the easy pick if thermals or a smaller PSU matter.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER or GeForce RTX 2060?

The GeForce RTX 2060 is the all-round winner here β€” 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 2060 better than the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER?

The GeForce RTX 2060 is significantly faster, roughly 18% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 2060?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at entry-level 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 2060 worth the extra $150 BRL over the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER?

Often yes β€” despite the higher price the GeForce RTX 2060 delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER or GeForce RTX 2060?

The GeForce RTX 2060 is the all-round winner here β€” 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.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER and GeForce RTX 2060
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660 SUPERGeForce RTX 2060
ArchitectureTuringTuring
Process NodeTSMC 12nmTSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)1,4081,920βœ“
Ray Tracing Coresβ€”30
Tensor / AI Coresβ€”240

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER and GeForce RTX 2060
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660 SUPERGeForce RTX 2060
Base Clock1,530 MHzβœ“1,365 MHz
Boost Clock1,785 MHzβœ“1,680 MHz

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER and GeForce RTX 2060
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660 SUPERGeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity6 GB6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus192-bit192-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth336 GB/s336 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER and GeForce RTX 2060
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660 SUPERGeForce RTX 2060
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP125 Wβœ“160 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedOct 2019Jan 2019