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GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Market Value Leader

It's a tight race! Both the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti and the GeForce RTX 2060 offer nearly identical market value.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2060 comes out significantly faster — about 18% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti. But the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is the better value, undercutting it by $173 AED for the performance you get.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Price
AED 780
Performance
11/100
VRAM
6 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+5% Boost Clock (1,770 MHz vs 1,680 MHz)
Price
AED 953
Performance
13/100
VRAM
6 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+25% CUDA Cores (1,920 vs 1,536)
+17% Bandwidth (336 GB/s vs 288 GB/s)

GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

The GeForce RTX 2060 is significantly faster, around 18% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2060 packs 1,920 CUDA cores versus 1,536 on the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti.

Price & Value

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti currently lists from $780 AED, $173 AED less than the GeForce RTX 2060 at $953 AED. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti offers the better performance-per-dollar, so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti still sits about $501 AED above its $279 AED MSRP. The GeForce RTX 2060 still sits about $604 AED above its $349 AED MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

At 120W against 160W, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.

Memory & Bandwidth

The GeForce RTX 2060's memory is faster — 336 GB/s versus 288 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1660 Ti or GeForce RTX 2060?

Choose the GeForce RTX 2060 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 2060 better than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti?

The GeForce RTX 2060 is significantly faster, roughly 18% ahead. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti or the GeForce RTX 2060?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at entry-level 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 2060 worth the extra $173 AED over the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti comes out ahead.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660 TiGeForce RTX 2060
ArchitectureTuringTuring
Process NodeTSMC 12nmTSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)1,5361,920
Ray Tracing Cores30
Tensor / AI Cores240

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660 TiGeForce RTX 2060
Base Clock1,500 MHz1,365 MHz
Boost Clock1,770 MHz1,680 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660 TiGeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity6 GB6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus192-bit192-bit
Memory Speed12 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth288 GB/s336 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660 TiGeForce RTX 2060
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP120 W160 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedFeb 2019Jan 2019