GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
The GeForce GTX 1660 and GeForce RTX 3050 6GB trade blows on raw performance, landing within a few percent of each other. But the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the better value, undercutting it by $4 EUR for the performance you get.
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GeForce GTX 1660 vs GeForce RTX 3050 6GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1660 vs GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
The GeForce GTX 1660 and GeForce RTX 3050 6GB 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.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB currently lists from $226 EUR, $4 EUR less than the GeForce GTX 1660 at $230 EUR. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers the better performance-per-dollar, so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully.
Power & Efficiency
At 120W against 130W, the GeForce GTX 1660 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB's memory is faster — 224 GB/s versus 192 GB/s (128-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1660 (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1660 or GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?
Choose the GeForce GTX 1660 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB stretches your money further for near-identical performance.