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 Ti comes out dramatically faster — about 150% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660. But the GeForce GTX 1660 is the better value, undercutting it by $631 EUR for the performance you get.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1660
Price
€230
Performance
10%
VRAM
6 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+16% Boost Clock (1,785 MHz vs 1,545 MHz)
Price
€861
Performance
25%
VRAM
11 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+221% Bandwidth (616 GB/s vs 192 GB/s)
+209% CUDA Cores (4,352 vs 1,408)
+83% Memory Bus (352-bit vs 192-bit)

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1660: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1660

The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is dramatically faster, around 150% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1660 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti packs 4,352 CUDA cores versus 1,408 on the GeForce GTX 1660.

Price & Value

The GeForce GTX 1660 currently lists from $230 EUR, $631 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti at $861 EUR. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1660 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~50% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is trading below its $999 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the GeForce GTX 1660 is the gentler choice at 120W versus 250W. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 250W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti carries 11GB versus 6GB on the GeForce GTX 1660. The extra 5GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti's memory is also faster — 616 GB/s versus 192 GB/s (352-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 2080 Ti?

Choose the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 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 2080 Ti better than the GeForce GTX 1660?

The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is dramatically faster, roughly 150% 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 2080 Ti?

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 2080 Ti worth the extra $631 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 2080 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 11GB (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 2080 Ti
ArchitectureTuringTuring
Process NodeTSMC 12nmTSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)1,4084,352
Ray Tracing Cores68
Tensor / AI Cores544

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
Base Clock1,530 MHz1,350 MHz
Boost Clock1,785 MHz1,545 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
VRAM Capacity6 GB11 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR6
Memory Bus192-bit352-bit
Memory Speed8 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth192 GB/s616 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP120 W250 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedMar 2019Sep 2018