GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the clear winner, offering 68.7% better value than GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER comes out dramatically faster — about 91% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is dramatically faster, around 91% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER packs 3,072 CUDA cores versus 1,408 on the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER currently lists from $807 AED, $106 AED less than the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER at $913 AED. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER wins on performance-per-dollar by about 69%. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER still sits about $578 AED above its $229 AED MSRP. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER still sits about $214 AED above its $699 AED MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 125W against 250W, 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 SUPER 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 SUPER's memory is also faster — 496 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 SUPER?
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 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 SUPER if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER better than the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?
Is the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER worth the extra $106 AED over the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER?
Does the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,408 | 3,072✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 48 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 384 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,530 MHz | 1,650 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,785 MHz | 1,815 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 15.5 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 336 GB/s | 496.1 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 125 W✓ | 250 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin, 1x 6-pin |
| Released | Oct 2019 | Jul 2019 |
