GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Only verified data for GeForce GTX 1660 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1660, leading by roughly 90% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 1660 is the cheaper option by $3,473 AED.
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GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1660: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1660
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 90% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1660 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop packs 3,072 CUDA cores versus 1,408 on the GeForce GTX 1660.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 1660 starts at $775 AED against $4,248 AED for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop. The GeForce GTX 1660 still sits about $556 AED above its $219 AED MSRP.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 8GB against 6GB, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 1660's 6GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop's memory is also faster — 256 GB/s versus 192 GB/s (128-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop is roughly 4 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1660 (Ada Lovelace vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1660 or GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop is the faster card by about 90%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop better than the GeForce GTX 1660?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1660 or the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop worth the extra $3,473 AED over the GeForce GTX 1660?
Does the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,408 | 3,072✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 24 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 96 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,530 MHz✓ | 1,470 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,785 MHz | 2,370 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 16 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 256 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 120 W | 115 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Mar 2019 | Feb 2023 |