GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 2060
The GeForce RTX 2060 pulls ahead here — 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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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 RTX 2060 at $160 CAD, $20 CAD under the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER's $180 CAD. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2060 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 33%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is trading below its $349 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is trading below its $229 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal.
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 — 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
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Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 2060?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,408 | 1,920✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 30 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 240 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,530 MHz✓ | 1,365 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,785 MHz✓ | 1,680 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 336 GB/s | 336 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 125 W✓ | 160 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Oct 2019 | Jan 2019 |
