GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4060 comes out dramatically faster — about 100% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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VS
Price
$395 CAD
Performance
10%
VRAM
6 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+50% Memory Bus (192-bit vs 128-bit)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4060
Price
$444 CAD
Performance
20%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+118% CUDA Cores (3,072 vs 1,408)
+42% Bandwidth (272 GB/s vs 192 GB/s)
+38% Boost Clock (2,460 MHz vs 1,785 MHz)

GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce GTX 1660: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce GTX 1660

The GeForce RTX 4060 is dramatically faster, around 100% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4060 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1660 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4060 packs 3,072 CUDA cores versus 1,408 on the GeForce GTX 1660.

Price & Value

The GeForce GTX 1660 currently lists from $395 CAD, $49 CAD less than the GeForce RTX 4060 at $444 CAD. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 4060 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 78%. The GeForce GTX 1660 still sits about $176 CAD above its $219 CAD MSRP. The GeForce RTX 4060 still sits about $145 CAD above its $299 CAD MSRP.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce RTX 4060 carries 8GB versus 6GB on the GeForce GTX 1660. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 4060's memory is also faster — 272 GB/s versus 192 GB/s (128-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 4060 is roughly 4 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1660 (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 or GeForce RTX 4060?

The GeForce RTX 4060 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 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 4060 better than the GeForce GTX 1660?

The GeForce RTX 4060 is dramatically faster, roughly 100% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1660 or the GeForce RTX 4060?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 4060 worth the extra $49 CAD over the GeForce GTX 1660?

Often yes — despite the higher price the GeForce RTX 4060 delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Does the GeForce RTX 4060 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 8GB (vs 6GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660GeForce RTX 4060
ArchitectureTuringAda Lovelace
Process NodeTSMC 12nmTSMC N4
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)1,4083,072
Ray Tracing Cores24
Tensor / AI Cores96

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660GeForce RTX 4060
Base Clock1,530 MHz1,830 MHz
Boost Clock1,785 MHz2,460 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660GeForce RTX 4060
VRAM Capacity6 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR6
Memory Bus192-bit128-bit
Memory Speed8 Gbps17 Gbps
Bandwidth192 GB/s272 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660GeForce RTX 4060
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x8
TDP120 W115 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedMar 2019Jun 2023