GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop is noticeably faster than the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB, leading by roughly 10% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the cheaper option by $1,264 EUR.
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GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3050 6GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop is noticeably faster, around 10% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB starts at $180 EUR against $1,444 EUR for the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop draws just 80W versus 130W for the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop's memory is faster — 288 GB/s versus 224 GB/s (192-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop or GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?
The GeForce GTX 1660 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 GTX 1660 Ti Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?
Is the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop worth the extra $1,264 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?
Can the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB or GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop handle ray tracing?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,536 | 2,560✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | 20✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | 80✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,455 MHz | 1,552 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,590 MHz | 1,777 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 12 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 288 GB/s✓ | 224 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 80 W✓ | 130 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Apr 2019 | Jan 2022 |