GeForce GTX 1660 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2080
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2080 comes out dramatically faster — about 73% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 2080 is the clear winner, offering 3124.8% better value than GeForce GTX 1660 Ti.
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GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
The GeForce RTX 2080 is dramatically faster, around 73% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2080 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 packs 2,944 CUDA cores versus 1,536 on the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 2080 currently lists from $25 EUR, $440 EUR less than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti at $465 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2080 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 3125%. The GeForce RTX 2080 is trading below its $699 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti still sits about $186 EUR above its $279 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 120W against 225W, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 2080 carries 8GB versus 6GB on the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 2080'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 2080?
The GeForce RTX 2080 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
Is the GeForce RTX 2080 better than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti?
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Is the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti worth the extra $440 EUR over the GeForce RTX 2080?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,536 | 2,944✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 46 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 368 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,500 MHz | 1,515 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,770 MHz✓ | 1,710 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 120 W✓ | 225 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Feb 2019 | Sep 2018 |