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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 2080 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 2080 is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop, leading by roughly 73% in our performance index.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop
Price
Reference GPU
Performance
11/100
VRAM
6 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 2080
Price
€969✓
Performance
19/100✓
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6✓
Key Specs Advantage
+Infinity% RT Cores (46 vs 0)
+Infinity% Tensor Cores (368 vs 0)
+92% CUDA Cores (2,944 vs 1,536)
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GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop

The GeForce RTX 2080 is dramatically faster, around 73% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2080 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 packs 2,944 CUDA cores versus 1,536 on the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop draws just 80W versus 225W for the GeForce RTX 2080, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 8GB against 6GB, the GeForce RTX 2080 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop's 6GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 2080'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 Laptop or GeForce RTX 2080?

The GeForce RTX 2080 is the faster card by about 73%. 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 2080 better than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop?

The GeForce RTX 2080 is dramatically faster, roughly 73% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop or the GeForce RTX 2080?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Does the GeForce RTX 2080 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.

Can the GeForce RTX 2080 or GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop handle ray tracing?

Only the GeForce RTX 2080 has dedicated ray-tracing cores; the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop lacks them, so ray-traced games will run far better on the GeForce RTX 2080.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660 Ti LaptopGeForce RTX 2080
ArchitectureTuringTuring
Process NodeTSMC 12nmTSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)1,5362,944✓
Ray Tracing Cores046✓
Tensor / AI Cores0368✓

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660 Ti LaptopGeForce RTX 2080
Base Clock1,455 MHz1,515 MHz✓
Boost Clock1,590 MHz1,710 MHz✓

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660 Ti LaptopGeForce RTX 2080
VRAM Capacity6 GB8 GB✓
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus192-bit256-bit✓
Memory Speed12 Gbps14 Gbps✓
Bandwidth288 GB/s448 GB/s✓

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660 Ti LaptopGeForce RTX 2080
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP80 W✓225 W
Power ConnectorsNone1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
ReleasedApr 2019Sep 2018
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