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. But the GeForce GTX 1660 is the better value, undercutting it by $525 EUR for the performance you get.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1660
Price
€70
Performance
10%
VRAM
6 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+50% Memory Bus (192-bit vs 128-bit)
Price
€595
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 $70 EUR, $525 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 4060 at $595 EUR. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1660 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~326% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 1660 is trading below its $219 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 4060 still sits about $296 EUR above its $299 EUR 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?

Choose the GeForce RTX 4060 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX 1660 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The GeForce RTX 4060 is dramatically faster, roughly 100% ahead. The GeForce GTX 1660 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

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 $525 EUR over the GeForce GTX 1660?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce GTX 1660 comes out ahead.

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