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GeForce GTX 1660 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop comes out ahead: well ahead on speed, about 33% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 Laptop.

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NVIDIA GeForce
GTX 1660 Laptop
Price
Reference GPU
Performance
9/100
VRAM
6 GB GDDR5✓
Key Specs Advantage
+33% Boost Clock (1,590 MHz vs 1,200 MHz)
Reference GPUNo standalone pricing
NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 2060 Laptop
Price
Reference GPU
Performance
12/100✓
VRAM
6 GB GDDR6✓
Key Specs Advantage
+Infinity% RT Cores (30 vs 0)
+Infinity% Tensor Cores (240 vs 0)
+75% Bandwidth (336 GB/s vs 192 GB/s)
Reference GPUNo standalone pricing
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GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1660 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1660 Laptop

The GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop is significantly faster, around 33% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop packs 1,920 CUDA cores versus 1,408 on the GeForce GTX 1660 Laptop.

Memory & Bandwidth

The GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop's memory is faster — 336 GB/s versus 192 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1660 Laptop or GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop?

The GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop is the faster card by about 33%. 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 2060 Laptop better than the GeForce GTX 1660 Laptop?

The GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop is significantly faster, roughly 33% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1660 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop?

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

Can the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop or GeForce GTX 1660 Laptop handle ray tracing?

Only the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop has dedicated ray-tracing cores; the GeForce GTX 1660 Laptop lacks them, so ray-traced games will run far better on the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1660 Laptop or GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop?

The GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop is the faster card by about 33%. 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.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1660 Laptop and GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660 LaptopGeForce RTX 2060 Laptop
ArchitectureTuringTuring
Process NodeTSMC 12nmTSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)1,4081,920✓
Ray Tracing Cores030✓
Tensor / AI Cores0240✓

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1660 Laptop and GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660 LaptopGeForce RTX 2060 Laptop
Base Clock1,455 MHz✓960 MHz
Boost Clock1,590 MHz✓1,200 MHz

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1660 Laptop and GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660 LaptopGeForce RTX 2060 Laptop
VRAM Capacity6 GB6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR6
Memory Bus192-bit192-bit
Memory Speed8 Gbps14 Gbps✓
Bandwidth192 GB/s336 GB/s✓

Connectivity & Power

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1660 Laptop and GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660 LaptopGeForce RTX 2060 Laptop
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP80 W80 W
Power Connectors—None
ReleasedApr 2019Jan 2019