GeForce GTX 1660 vs Radeon RX 5700 XT
The Radeon RX 5700 XT is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1660, leading by roughly 80% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 1660, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $4,820 SEK cheaper.
Market Value Leader
GeForce GTX 1660 is the clear winner, offering 287.9% better value than Radeon RX 5700 XT.
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Radeon RX 5700 XT vs GeForce GTX 1660: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 5700 XT vs GeForce GTX 1660
The Radeon RX 5700 XT is dramatically faster, around 80% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 5700 XT is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1660 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 1660 starts at $806 SEK against $5,625 SEK for the Radeon RX 5700 XT. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1660 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~288% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 1660 still sits about $587 SEK above its $219 SEK MSRP. The Radeon RX 5700 XT still sits about $5,226 SEK above its $399 SEK MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1660 draws just 120W versus 225W for the Radeon RX 5700 XT, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 8GB against 6GB, the Radeon RX 5700 XT has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 1660's 6GB can fall short.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 1660 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 or Radeon RX 5700 XT?
Choose the Radeon RX 5700 XT 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 Radeon RX 5700 XT better than the GeForce GTX 1660?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1660 or the Radeon RX 5700 XT?
Is the Radeon RX 5700 XT worth the extra $4,820 SEK over the GeForce GTX 1660?
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 | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC N7 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 1,408 | 2,560✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,530 MHz | 1,605 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,785 MHz | 1,905 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 448 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 | 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 | Mar 2019 | Jul 2019 |