GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER comes out dramatically faster — about 91% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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Price
€318
Performance
11%
VRAM
6 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
Price
€538
Performance
21%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+118% CUDA Cores (3,072 vs 1,408)
+48% Bandwidth (496.1 GB/s vs 336 GB/s)
+33% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 192-bit)

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is dramatically faster, around 91% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER packs 3,072 CUDA cores versus 1,408 on the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER.

Price & Value

The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER currently lists from $318 EUR, $220 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER at $538 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER wins on performance-per-dollar by about 13%. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER still sits about $89 EUR above its $229 EUR MSRP. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is trading below its $699 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

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.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER carries 8GB versus 6GB on the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER. 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 SUPER's memory is also faster — 496 GB/s versus 336 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 SUPER or GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?

The GeForce RTX 2080 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 1660 SUPER if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER better than the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER?

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is dramatically faster, roughly 91% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?

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

Is the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER worth the extra $220 EUR over the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER?

Often yes — despite the higher price the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Does the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 8GB (vs 6GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660 SUPERGeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
ArchitectureTuringTuring
Process NodeTSMC 12nmTSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)1,4083,072
Ray Tracing Cores48
Tensor / AI Cores384

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660 SUPERGeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
Base Clock1,530 MHz1,650 MHz
Boost Clock1,785 MHz1,815 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660 SUPERGeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
VRAM Capacity6 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus192-bit256-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps15.5 Gbps
Bandwidth336 GB/s496.1 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660 SUPERGeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP125 W250 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin, 1x 6-pin
ReleasedOct 2019Jul 2019