GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER vs GeForce GTX 980 Ti
On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER comes out noticeably faster — about 10% ahead of the GeForce GTX 980 Ti. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
Market Value Leader
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is the clear winner, offering 192.5% better value than GeForce GTX 980 Ti.
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GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER vs GeForce GTX 980 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER vs GeForce GTX 980 Ti
The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is noticeably faster, around 10% ahead of the GeForce GTX 980 Ti. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER currently lists from $413 EUR, $685 EUR less than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti at $1,098 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER wins on performance-per-dollar by about 193%. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER still sits about $184 EUR above its $229 EUR MSRP. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti still sits about $449 EUR above its $649 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 125W against 250W, the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Turing architecture on a TSMC 12nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is roughly 4 years newer than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti (Turing vs Maxwell), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER or GeForce GTX 980 Ti?
The GeForce GTX 1660 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 980 Ti if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Maxwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 28nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,408 | 2,816✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,530 MHz✓ | 1,000 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,785 MHz✓ | 1,075 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 384-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps✓ | 7 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 336 GB/s | 336.5 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 125 W✓ | 250 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Oct 2019 | Jun 2015 |
