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.
On performance, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti and GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop are effectively a dead heat — under a few percent apart. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is the cheaper option by $414 EUR.
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GeForce GTX 1660 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1660 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti and GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to entry-level 1080p gaming.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti starts at $385 EUR against $799 EUR for the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti still sits about $106 EUR above its $279 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop draws just 80W versus 120W for the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 6GB against 4GB, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop's 4GB can fall short. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti's memory is also faster — 288 GB/s versus 192 GB/s (192-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti 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 3050 Ti Laptop?
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is the faster card. 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 GTX 1660 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop worth the extra $414 EUR over the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti?
Does the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,536 | 2,560✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 20 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 80 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,500 MHz✓ | 1,222 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,770 MHz✓ | 1,485 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB✓ | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 12 Gbps | 12 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 288 GB/s✓ | 192 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 120 W | 80 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Feb 2019 | May 2021 |