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 comes out dramatically faster — about 73% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Price
€421
Performance
11%
VRAM
6 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+4% Boost Clock (1,770 MHz vs 1,710 MHz)
Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
19%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+92% CUDA Cores (2,944 vs 1,536)
+56% Bandwidth (448 GB/s vs 288 GB/s)
+33% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 192-bit)

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.

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?

The GeForce RTX 2080 is the faster card by about 73%. 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 2080 better than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti?

The GeForce RTX 2080 is dramatically faster, roughly 73% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

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

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

Does the GeForce RTX 2080 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 TiGeForce RTX 2080
ArchitectureTuringTuring
Process NodeTSMC 12nmTSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)1,5362,944
Ray Tracing Cores46
Tensor / AI Cores368

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660 TiGeForce RTX 2080
Base Clock1,500 MHz1,515 MHz
Boost Clock1,770 MHz1,710 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660 TiGeForce RTX 2080
VRAM Capacity6 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus192-bit256-bit
Memory Speed12 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth288 GB/s448 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660 TiGeForce RTX 2080
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP120 W225 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
ReleasedFeb 2019Sep 2018