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 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2060 comes out significantly faster — about 30% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660.
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GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce GTX 1660: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce GTX 1660
The GeForce RTX 2060 is significantly faster, around 30% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2060 packs 1,920 CUDA cores versus 1,408 on the GeForce GTX 1660.
Power & Efficiency
At 120W against 160W, the GeForce GTX 1660 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 2060's memory is faster — 336 GB/s versus 192 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1660 or GeForce RTX 2060?
The GeForce RTX 2060 is the faster card by about 30%. 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 2060 better than the GeForce GTX 1660?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1660 or the GeForce RTX 2060?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,408 | 1,920✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 30 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 240 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,530 MHz✓ | 1,365 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,785 MHz✓ | 1,680 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 336 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 120 W✓ | 160 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Mar 2019 | Jan 2019 |