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 145% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3070 is dramatically faster, around 145% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3070 packs 5,888 CUDA cores versus 1,536 on the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti currently lists from $361 EUR, $164 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 3070 at $525 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3070 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 69%. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti still sits about $82 EUR above its $279 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is the gentler choice at 120W 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. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 3070 carries 8GB versus 6GB on the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti. 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 3070's memory is also faster — 448 GB/s versus 288 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1660 Ti or GeForce RTX 3070?
The GeForce RTX 3070 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 Ti if you find it at a steep discount.