GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce GTX 1080 Ti and GeForce GTX 1660 Ti.
On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti comes out dramatically faster — about 55% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti.
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GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is dramatically faster, around 55% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti packs 3,584 CUDA cores versus 1,536 on the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti.
Power & Efficiency
At 120W against 250W, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Turing architecture on a TSMC 12nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti carries 11GB versus 6GB on the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti. The extra 5GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti's memory is also faster — 484 GB/s versus 288 GB/s (352-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti (Turing vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1080 Ti or GeForce GTX 1660 Ti?
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is the faster card by about 55%. 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 1080 Ti better than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti or the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti?
Does the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,584✓ | 1,536 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,480 MHz | 1,500 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,582 MHz | 1,770 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 11 GB✓ | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 352-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 11 Gbps | 12 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 484 GB/s✓ | 288 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W | 120 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Mar 2017 | Feb 2019 |