GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce GTX 1660 is the clear winner, offering 98.5% better value than GeForce RTX 3090.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3090 comes out dramatically faster — about 290% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660. But the GeForce GTX 1660 is the better value, undercutting it by $5,225 AED for the performance you get.
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GeForce RTX 3090 vs GeForce GTX 1660: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3090 vs GeForce GTX 1660
The GeForce RTX 3090 is dramatically faster, around 290% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3090 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce GTX 1660 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3090 packs 10,496 CUDA cores versus 1,408 on the GeForce GTX 1660.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 1660 currently lists from $775 AED, $5,225 AED less than the GeForce RTX 3090 at $6,000 AED. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1660 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~99% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 1660 still sits about $556 AED above its $219 AED MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3090 still sits about $4,501 AED above its $1,499 AED MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce GTX 1660 is the gentler choice at 120W versus 350W. The GeForce RTX 3090 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 350W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 3090 carries 24GB versus 6GB on the GeForce GTX 1660. The extra 18GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 3090's memory is also faster — 936 GB/s versus 192 GB/s (384-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 3090?
Choose the GeForce RTX 3090 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 GeForce RTX 3090 better than the GeForce GTX 1660?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1660 or the GeForce RTX 3090?
Is the GeForce RTX 3090 worth the extra $5,225 AED over the GeForce GTX 1660?
Does the GeForce RTX 3090 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 | GeForce RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,408 | 10,496✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 82 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 328 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 | GeForce RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,530 MHz✓ | 1,395 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,785 MHz✓ | 1,695 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 | GeForce RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 24 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 384-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 19.5 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 936 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 | GeForce RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 120 W✓ | 350 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Mar 2019 | Sep 2020 |
