GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On performance, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop and GeForce RTX 3050 8GB are effectively a dead heat — under a few percent apart. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the cheaper option by $2,127 EUR.
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GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop and GeForce RTX 3050 8GB post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to entry-level 1080p gaming.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB starts at $227 EUR against $2,354 EUR for the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop draws just 80W versus 130W for the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 8GB against 6GB, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop's 6GB can fall short. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop's memory is also faster — 288 GB/s versus 224 GB/s (192-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop or GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop is the faster card. 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 GTX 1660 Ti Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?
Is the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop worth the extra $2,127 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?
Does the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Can the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB or GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop handle ray tracing?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,536 | 2,560✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | 20✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | 80✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,455 MHz | 1,552 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,590 MHz | 1,777 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 12 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 288 GB/s✓ | 224 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 80 W✓ | 130 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Apr 2019 | Jan 2022 |