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 and GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop comes out dramatically faster — about 50% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660. The GeForce GTX 1660 is the cheaper option by $178,411 JPY.
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GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1660: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1660
The GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 50% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1660 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop packs 2,560 CUDA cores versus 1,408 on the GeForce GTX 1660.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 1660 currently lists from $11,389 JPY, $178,411 JPY less than the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop at $189,800 JPY. The GeForce GTX 1660 still sits about $11,170 JPY above its $219 JPY MSRP.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop is roughly 4 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1660 (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 or GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop is the faster card by about 50%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop better than the GeForce GTX 1660?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1660 or the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop worth the extra $178,411 JPY over the GeForce GTX 1660?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,408 | 2,560✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 20 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 80 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,530 MHz✓ | 1,455 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,785 MHz | 2,370 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit✓ | 96-bit |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 16 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 192 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 120 W | 115 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Mar 2019 | Feb 2023 |