GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, leading by roughly 109% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 109% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop packs 5,120 CUDA cores versus 1,536 on the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 8GB against 6GB, the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti's 6GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop'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.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (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 or GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is the faster card by about 109%. 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 3070 Laptop better than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,536 | 5,120✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 40 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 160 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,500 MHz✓ | 1,110 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,770 MHz✓ | 1,560 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 12 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 288 GB/s | 448 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 120 W✓ | 125 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Feb 2019 | Jan 2021 |