GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB comes out dramatically faster — about 45% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the cheaper option by $1,043 EUR.
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GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is dramatically faster, around 45% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB packs 3,584 CUDA cores versus 1,536 on the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB currently lists from $401 EUR, $1,043 EUR less than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop at $1,444 EUR.
Power & Efficiency
At 80W against 170W, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB carries 8GB versus 6GB on the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop. 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 GTX 1660 Ti Laptop's memory is also faster — 288 GB/s versus 240 GB/s (192-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is roughly 2 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 3060 8GB?
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the faster card by about 45%. 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 RTX 3060 8GB better than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Is the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop worth the extra $1,043 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Does the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Can the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop handle ray tracing?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,536 | 3,584✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | 28✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | 112✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,455 MHz✓ | 1,320 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,590 MHz | 1,777 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 12 Gbps | 15 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 288 GB/s✓ | 240 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 80 W✓ | 170 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Apr 2019 | Feb 2021 |