GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce GTX 1660 Ti and GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop.
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is noticeably faster than the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop, leading by roughly 10% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is the cheaper option by $53,251 INR.
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GeForce GTX 1660 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1660 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is noticeably faster, around 10% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti starts at $14,999 INR against $68,250 INR for the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti still sits about $14,720 INR above its $279 INR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3050 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 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 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 Laptop?
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is the faster card by about 10%. 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 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop worth the extra $53,251 INR 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 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,536 | 2,048✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 16 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 64 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,500 MHz✓ | 1,237 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,770 MHz✓ | 1,500 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | GeForce RTX 3050 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 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 |