GeForce GTX 1660 Ti vs Radeon RX 5700 XT
Performance-wise the Radeon RX 5700 XT is out front, dramatically faster, roughly 64% up on the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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Radeon RX 5700 XT vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 5700 XT vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
The Radeon RX 5700 XT is dramatically faster, around 64% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 5700 XT is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the Radeon RX 5700 XT starts at $5,862 SEK against $7,290 SEK for the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 5700 XT wins on performance-per-dollar by about 103%. The Radeon RX 5700 XT still sits about $5,463 SEK above its $399 SEK MSRP. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti still sits about $7,011 SEK above its $279 SEK MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti sips power at 120W next to the Radeon RX 5700 XT's 225W, and still leads on performance-per-watt — quieter, cooler, and gentler on your PSU.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The Radeon RX 5700 XT's 8GB (vs 6GB on the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) gives it more room for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative or AI workloads.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 5700 XT offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1660 Ti or Radeon RX 5700 XT?
The Radeon RX 5700 XT is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Radeon RX 5700 XT better than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti or the Radeon RX 5700 XT?
Is the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti worth the extra $1,428 SEK over the Radeon RX 5700 XT?
Does the Radeon RX 5700 XT have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC N7 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 1,536 | 2,560✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,500 MHz | 1,605 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,770 MHz | 1,905 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 12 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 288 GB/s | 448 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 120 W✓ | 225 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin |
| Released | Feb 2019 | Jul 2019 |