GeForce GTX 1660 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2080
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2080 comes out dramatically faster — about 73% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti. But the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is the better value, undercutting it by $553 SGD for the performance you get.
Market Value Leader
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is the clear winner, offering 6.9% better value than GeForce RTX 2080.
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GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
The GeForce RTX 2080 is dramatically faster, around 73% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2080 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 packs 2,944 CUDA cores versus 1,536 on the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti currently lists from $653 SGD, $553 SGD less than the GeForce RTX 2080 at $1,206 SGD. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti offers the better performance-per-dollar (~7% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti still sits about $374 SGD above its $279 SGD MSRP. The GeForce RTX 2080 still sits about $507 SGD above its $699 SGD MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 120W against 225W, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 2080 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. The GeForce RTX 2080's memory is also faster — 448 GB/s versus 288 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 Ti or GeForce RTX 2080?
Choose the GeForce RTX 2080 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 2080 better than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti or the GeForce RTX 2080?
Is the GeForce RTX 2080 worth the extra $553 SGD over the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti?
Does the GeForce RTX 2080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1660 Ti or GeForce RTX 2080?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,536 | 2,944✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 46 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 368 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,500 MHz | 1,515 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,770 MHz✓ | 1,710 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 12 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 288 GB/s | 448 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 120 W✓ | 225 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Feb 2019 | Sep 2018 |