GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3070 comes out dramatically faster — about 133% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER. But the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is the better value, undercutting it by $520 for the performance you get.
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GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 3070 is dramatically faster, around 133% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER currently lists from $260, $520 less than the GeForce RTX 3070 at $780. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER offers the better performance-per-dollar (~29% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3070 still sits about $281 above its $499 MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is the gentler choice at 125W versus 220W. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 220W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 3070 carries 8GB versus 6GB on the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER or GeForce RTX 3070?
Choose the GeForce RTX 3070 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.