GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce GTX 1660 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop is noticeably faster than the GeForce GTX 1660, leading by roughly 10% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1660: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1660
The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop is noticeably faster, around 10% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop packs 2,560 CUDA cores versus 1,408 on the GeForce GTX 1660.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop draws just 80W versus 120W for the GeForce GTX 1660, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 6GB against 4GB, the GeForce GTX 1660 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop's 4GB can fall short.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1660 (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1660 or GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop is the faster card by about 10%. 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 3050 Ti Laptop better than the GeForce GTX 1660?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,408 | 2,560✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 20 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 80 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,530 MHz✓ | 1,222 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,785 MHz✓ | 1,485 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB✓ | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 12 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 192 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 120 W | 80 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Mar 2019 | May 2021 |