GeForce GTX 1660 vs GeForce RTX 2070
The GeForce RTX 2070 is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1660, leading by roughly 50% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
Market Value Leader
It's a tight race! Both the GeForce RTX 2070 and the GeForce GTX 1660 offer nearly identical market value.
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GeForce RTX 2070 vs GeForce GTX 1660: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2070 vs GeForce GTX 1660
The GeForce RTX 2070 is dramatically faster, around 50% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2070 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1660 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2070 packs 2,304 CUDA cores versus 1,408 on the GeForce GTX 1660.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 1660 starts at $619 SGD against $926 SGD for the GeForce RTX 2070. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2070 wins on performance-per-dollar. The GeForce GTX 1660 still sits about $400 SGD above its $219 SGD MSRP. The GeForce RTX 2070 still sits about $427 SGD above its $499 SGD MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1660 pulls less power (120W vs 175W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 2070 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 8GB against 6GB, the GeForce RTX 2070 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 1660's 6GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 2070's memory is also faster — 448 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 2070?
The GeForce RTX 2070 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
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Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1660 or the GeForce RTX 2070?
Is the GeForce RTX 2070 worth the extra $306 SGD over the GeForce GTX 1660?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 | GeForce RTX 2070 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,408 | 2,304✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 36 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 288 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 | GeForce RTX 2070 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,530 MHz✓ | 1,410 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,785 MHz✓ | 1,620 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 | GeForce RTX 2070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 448 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 | GeForce RTX 2070 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 120 W✓ | 175 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Mar 2019 | Oct 2018 |