GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is the clear winner, offering 42.8% better value than GeForce GTX 1660 Ti.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB comes out dramatically faster — about 136% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is dramatically faster, around 136% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB packs 4,352 CUDA cores versus 1,536 on the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti currently lists from $2,417 BRL, $1,583 BRL less than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB at $4,000 BRL. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB wins on performance-per-dollar by about 43%. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti still sits about $2,138 BRL above its $279 BRL MSRP. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB still sits about $3,601 BRL above its $399 BRL MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is the gentler choice at 120W versus 160W. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 160W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC N4 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB carries 8GB versus 6GB on the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is roughly 4 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Ada Lovelace vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1660 Ti or GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB?
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 Ti if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB better than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti or the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB?
Is the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB worth the extra $1,583 BRL over the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti?
Does the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC N4 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,536 | 4,352✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 34 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 136 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,500 MHz | 2,310 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,770 MHz | 2,535 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 12 Gbps | 18 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 288 GB/s | 288 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 120 W✓ | 160 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Feb 2019 | May 2023 |