GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is the clear winner, offering 187.8% better value than GeForce RTX 2080.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2080 comes out dramatically faster — about 73% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER. But the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is the better value, undercutting it by $3,203 AED for the performance you get.
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GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 2080 is dramatically faster, around 73% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2080 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 packs 2,944 CUDA cores versus 1,408 on the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER currently lists from $807 AED, $3,203 AED less than the GeForce RTX 2080 at $4,009 AED. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER offers the better performance-per-dollar (~188% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER still sits about $578 AED above its $229 AED MSRP. The GeForce RTX 2080 still sits about $3,310 AED above its $699 AED MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 125W against 225W, the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 2080 carries 8GB versus 6GB on the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 2080's memory is also faster — 448 GB/s versus 336 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER or GeForce RTX 2080?
Choose the GeForce RTX 2080 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 2080 better than the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 2080?
Is the GeForce RTX 2080 worth the extra $3,203 AED over the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER?
Does the GeForce RTX 2080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,408 | 2,944✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 46 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 368 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,530 MHz✓ | 1,515 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,785 MHz✓ | 1,710 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 336 GB/s | 448 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 125 W✓ | 225 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Oct 2019 | Sep 2018 |
