GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3090 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 3090 is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop, leading by roughly 255% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3090 is the cheaper option by $474 EUR.
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GeForce RTX 3090 vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3090 vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3090 is dramatically faster, around 255% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3090 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3090 packs 10,496 CUDA cores versus 1,536 on the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3090 starts at $1,880 EUR against $2,354 EUR for the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3090 still sits about $381 EUR above its $1,499 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop draws just 80W versus 350W for the GeForce RTX 3090, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 24GB against 6GB, the GeForce RTX 3090 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 RTX 3090's memory is also faster — 936 GB/s versus 288 GB/s (384-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop or GeForce RTX 3090?
The GeForce RTX 3090 is the faster card by about 255%. 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 3090 better than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3090?
Is the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop worth the extra $474 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3090?
Does the GeForce RTX 3090 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Can the GeForce RTX 3090 or GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop handle ray tracing?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,536 | 10,496✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | 82✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | 328✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,455 MHz✓ | 1,395 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,590 MHz | 1,695 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 24 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 384-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 12 Gbps | 19.5 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 288 GB/s | 936 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 80 W✓ | 350 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Apr 2019 | Sep 2020 |
