GeForce GTX 1660 vs GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti comes out dramatically faster — about 150% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is the clear winner, offering 511.5% better value than GeForce GTX 1660.
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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 RTX 2080 Ti currently lists from $329 SEK, $476 SEK less than the GeForce GTX 1660 at $806 SEK. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 511%. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is trading below its $999 SEK MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce GTX 1660 still sits about $587 SEK above its $219 SEK MSRP.
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?
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 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 if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,408 | 4,352✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 68 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 544 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,530 MHz✓ | 1,350 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,785 MHz✓ | 1,545 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 11 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 352-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 616 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 120 W✓ | 250 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Mar 2019 | Sep 2018 |