GeForce GTX 1660 vs GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER comes out dramatically faster — about 50% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the clear winner, offering 297.9% better value than GeForce GTX 1660.
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GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER vs GeForce GTX 1660: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER vs GeForce GTX 1660
The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is dramatically faster, around 50% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1660 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER packs 2,176 CUDA cores versus 1,408 on the GeForce GTX 1660.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER currently lists from $29 EUR, $48 EUR less than the GeForce GTX 1660 at $77 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER wins on performance-per-dollar by about 298%. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is trading below its $399 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce GTX 1660 is trading below its $219 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce GTX 1660 is the gentler choice at 120W versus 175W. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 175W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER carries 8GB versus 6GB on the GeForce GTX 1660. 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 2060 SUPER's memory is also faster — 448 GB/s versus 192 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 or GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER?
The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER 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 if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,408 | 2,176✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 34 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 272 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,530 MHz✓ | 1,470 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,785 MHz✓ | 1,650 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 448 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 120 W✓ | 175 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Mar 2019 | Jul 2019 |