GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER vs Radeon RX 5700 XT
The Radeon RX 5700 XT is a massive performance leap — leading the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER by roughly 64% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $115 CAD cheaper.
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Radeon RX 5700 XT vs GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 5700 XT vs GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
The Radeon RX 5700 XT is dramatically faster, around 64% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 5700 XT is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
On price, expect to pay $180 CAD for the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER versus $295 CAD for the Radeon RX 5700 XT. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER offers the better performance-per-dollar, so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is trading below its $229 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal. The Radeon RX 5700 XT is trading below its $399 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER draws just 125W versus 225W for the Radeon RX 5700 XT, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 8GB against 6GB, the Radeon RX 5700 XT has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER's 6GB can fall short.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 5700 XT offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER or Radeon RX 5700 XT?
Choose the Radeon RX 5700 XT 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Radeon RX 5700 XT better than the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER or the Radeon RX 5700 XT?
Is the Radeon RX 5700 XT worth the extra $115 CAD over the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER?
Does the Radeon RX 5700 XT have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER or Radeon RX 5700 XT?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC N7 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 1,408 | 2,560✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,530 MHz | 1,605 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,785 MHz | 1,905 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 336 GB/s | 448 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 125 W✓ | 225 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin |
| Released | Oct 2019 | Jul 2019 |
