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GeForce GTX 1660 vs Radeon RX 5700

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the Radeon RX 5700 comes out dramatically faster — about 50% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660. But the GeForce GTX 1660 is the better value, undercutting it by $296 EUR for the performance you get.

Market Value Leader

GeForce GTX 1660 is the clear winner, offering 223.7% better value than Radeon RX 5700.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1660
Price
€77✓
Performance
10/100
VRAM
6 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+3% Boost Clock (1,785 MHz vs 1,725 MHz)
€77Palit Grafikkarte GeForce GTX 1660 StormX, 6GB GDDR5
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AMD
Radeon RX 5700
Price
€373
Performance
15/100✓
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6✓
Key Specs Advantage
+133% Bandwidth (448 GB/s vs 192 GB/s)
+64% Stream Processors (2,304 vs 1,408)
+33% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 192-bit)
€373XFX, Radeon RX 5700 DD Boost Up Ultra 8GB Graphics Card
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Radeon RX 5700 vs GeForce GTX 1660: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 5700 vs GeForce GTX 1660

The Radeon RX 5700 is dramatically faster, around 50% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 5700 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1660 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

The GeForce GTX 1660 currently lists from $77 EUR, $296 EUR less than the Radeon RX 5700 at $373 EUR. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1660 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~224% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 1660 is trading below its $219 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

At 120W against 180W, the GeForce GTX 1660 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The Radeon RX 5700 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.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 1660 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 5700 offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1660 or Radeon RX 5700?

Choose the Radeon RX 5700 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX 1660 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 5700 better than the GeForce GTX 1660?

The Radeon RX 5700 is dramatically faster, roughly 50% ahead. The GeForce GTX 1660 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1660 or the Radeon RX 5700?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the Radeon RX 5700 worth the extra $296 EUR over the GeForce GTX 1660?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce GTX 1660 comes out ahead.

Does the Radeon RX 5700 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 8GB (vs 6GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1660 or Radeon RX 5700?

Choose the Radeon RX 5700 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX 1660 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1660 and Radeon RX 5700
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660Radeon RX 5700
ArchitectureTuringRDNA
Process NodeTSMC 12nmTSMC N7
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)1,4082,304✓

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1660 and Radeon RX 5700
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660Radeon RX 5700
Base Clock1,530 MHz✓1,465 MHz
Boost Clock1,785 MHz✓1,725 MHz

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1660 and Radeon RX 5700
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660Radeon RX 5700
VRAM Capacity6 GB8 GB✓
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR6
Memory Bus192-bit256-bit✓
Memory Speed8 Gbps14 Gbps✓
Bandwidth192 GB/s448 GB/s✓

Connectivity & Power

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1660 and Radeon RX 5700
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660Radeon RX 5700
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP120 W✓180 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
ReleasedMar 2019Jul 2019