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 4060 Ti 8GB.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB comes out dramatically faster — about 136% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti. But the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is the better value, undercutting it by $66,130 JPY for the performance you get.
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GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is dramatically faster, around 136% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB packs 4,352 CUDA cores versus 1,536 on the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti currently lists from $32,350 JPY, $66,130 JPY less than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB at $98,480 JPY. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti offers the better performance-per-dollar (~29% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti still sits about $32,071 JPY above its $279 JPY MSRP. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB still sits about $98,081 JPY above its $399 JPY MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is the gentler choice at 120W versus 160W. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 160W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC N4 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB 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.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is roughly 4 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Ada Lovelace 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 4060 Ti 8GB?
Choose the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB better than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti or the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB?
Is the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB worth the extra $66,130 JPY over the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti?
Does the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC N4 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,536 | 4,352✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 34 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 136 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,500 MHz | 2,310 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,770 MHz | 2,535 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 12 Gbps | 18 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 288 GB/s | 288 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 120 W✓ | 160 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Feb 2019 | May 2023 |