GeForce GTX 1660 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2070
The GeForce RTX 2070 is significantly faster than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, leading by roughly 36% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 2070 is the clear winner, offering 1341.9% better value than GeForce GTX 1660 Ti.
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GeForce RTX 2070 vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2070 vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
The GeForce RTX 2070 is significantly faster, around 36% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2070 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2070 packs 2,304 CUDA cores versus 1,536 on the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 2070 starts at $44 EUR against $465 EUR for the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2070 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 1342%. The GeForce RTX 2070 is trading below its $499 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti still sits about $186 EUR above its $279 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti draws just 120W versus 175W for the GeForce RTX 2070, 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 2070 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti's 6GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 2070'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 or GeForce RTX 2070?
The GeForce RTX 2070 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | GeForce RTX 2070 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,536 | 2,304✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 36 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 288 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | GeForce RTX 2070 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,500 MHz✓ | 1,410 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,770 MHz✓ | 1,620 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | GeForce RTX 2070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 12 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 288 GB/s | 448 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | GeForce RTX 2070 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 120 W✓ | 175 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Feb 2019 | Oct 2018 |