GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce GTX 1660 and GeForce GTX 980 Ti trade blows on raw performance, landing within a few percent of each other.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1660
Price
€230
Performance
10%
VRAM
6 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+66% Boost Clock (1,785 MHz vs 1,075 MHz)
Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
10%
VRAM
6 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+100% CUDA Cores (2,816 vs 1,408)
+100% Memory Bus (384-bit vs 192-bit)
+75% Bandwidth (336.5 GB/s vs 192 GB/s)

GeForce GTX 1660 vs GeForce GTX 980 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1660 vs GeForce GTX 980 Ti

The GeForce GTX 1660 and GeForce GTX 980 Ti 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.

Power & Efficiency

At 120W against 250W, the GeForce GTX 1660 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Turing architecture on a TSMC 12nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.

Memory & Bandwidth

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti's memory is faster — 337 GB/s versus 192 GB/s (384-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce GTX 1660 is roughly 4 years newer than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti (Turing vs Maxwell), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1660 or GeForce GTX 980 Ti?

The GeForce GTX 1660 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 better than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti?

They're very close on raw performance. Pick based on price, VRAM, and power draw rather than speed.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1660 or the GeForce GTX 980 Ti?

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

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660GeForce GTX 980 Ti
ArchitectureTuringMaxwell
Process NodeTSMC 12nmTSMC 28nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)1,4082,816

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660GeForce GTX 980 Ti
Base Clock1,530 MHz1,000 MHz
Boost Clock1,785 MHz1,075 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660GeForce GTX 980 Ti
VRAM Capacity6 GB6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus192-bit384-bit
Memory Speed8 Gbps7 Gbps
Bandwidth192 GB/s336.5 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660GeForce GTX 980 Ti
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP120 W250 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
ReleasedMar 2019Jun 2015