GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 2070 is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1660, leading by roughly 50% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 1660, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $414 EUR cheaper.

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VS
NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1660
Price
€230
Performance
10%
VRAM
6 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+10% Boost Clock (1,785 MHz vs 1,620 MHz)
Price
€644
Performance
15%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+133% Bandwidth (448 GB/s vs 192 GB/s)
+64% CUDA Cores (2,304 vs 1,408)
+33% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 192-bit)

GeForce RTX 2070 vs GeForce GTX 1660: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 2070 vs GeForce GTX 1660

The GeForce RTX 2070 is dramatically faster, around 50% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2070 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1660 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2070 packs 2,304 CUDA cores versus 1,408 on the GeForce GTX 1660.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce GTX 1660 starts at $230 EUR against $644 EUR for the GeForce RTX 2070. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1660 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~87% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 2070 still sits about $145 EUR above its $499 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce GTX 1660 pulls less power (120W vs 175W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 2070 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 8GB against 6GB, the GeForce RTX 2070 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 1660's 6GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 2070's memory is also faster — 448 GB/s versus 192 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 or GeForce RTX 2070?

Choose the GeForce RTX 2070 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX 1660 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 2070 better than the GeForce GTX 1660?

The GeForce RTX 2070 is dramatically faster, roughly 50% ahead. The GeForce GTX 1660 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1660 or the GeForce RTX 2070?

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 2070 worth the extra $414 EUR over the GeForce GTX 1660?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce GTX 1660 comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce RTX 2070 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 1660GeForce RTX 2070
ArchitectureTuringTuring
Process NodeTSMC 12nmTSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)1,4082,304
Ray Tracing Cores36
Tensor / AI Cores288

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660GeForce RTX 2070
Base Clock1,530 MHz1,410 MHz
Boost Clock1,785 MHz1,620 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660GeForce RTX 2070
VRAM Capacity6 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR6
Memory Bus192-bit256-bit
Memory Speed8 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth192 GB/s448 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660GeForce RTX 2070
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP120 W175 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedMar 2019Oct 2018