GeForce GTX 1660 vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER comes out ahead: far and away the quicker card, about 110% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660. Best performance and best value in one card here — the clear recommendation if you can afford it.
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GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce GTX 1660: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce GTX 1660
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is dramatically faster, around 110% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1660 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER packs 3,072 CUDA cores versus 1,408 on the GeForce GTX 1660.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 1660 currently lists from $81,557 JPY, $73,778 JPY less than the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER at $155,335 JPY. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER wins on performance-per-dollar by about 10%. The GeForce GTX 1660 still sits about $81,338 JPY above its $219 JPY MSRP. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER still sits about $154,636 JPY above its $699 JPY MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce GTX 1660 is the gentler choice at 120W versus 250W. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 250W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
VRAM favors the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER at 8GB versus 6GB on the GeForce GTX 1660 — that extra 2GB matters most at 4K, with high-res texture packs, and for content-creation/local-AI work. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER's memory is also faster — 496 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 2080 SUPER?
The GeForce RTX 2080 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
Is the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER better than the GeForce GTX 1660?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1660 or the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?
Is the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER worth the extra $73,778 JPY over the GeForce GTX 1660?
Does the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1660 or GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,408 | 3,072✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 48 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 384 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,530 MHz | 1,650 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,785 MHz | 1,815 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 15.5 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 496.1 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 120 W✓ | 250 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin, 1x 6-pin |
| Released | Mar 2019 | Jul 2019 |