GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is noticeably faster than the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop, leading by roughly 10% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is the cheaper option by $415 GBP.
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GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop
The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is noticeably faster, around 10% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER starts at $175 GBP against $590 GBP for the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is trading below its $229 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop draws just 80W versus 125W for the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 6GB against 4GB, the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop's 4GB can fall short. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER's memory is also faster — 336 GB/s versus 192 GB/s (192-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER or GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop?
The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is the faster card by about 10%. 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 GTX 1660 SUPER better than the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop worth the extra $415 GBP over the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER?
Does the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,408 | 2,048✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 16 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 64 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,530 MHz✓ | 1,237 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,785 MHz✓ | 1,500 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB✓ | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps✓ | 12 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 336 GB/s✓ | 192 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 125 W | 80 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Oct 2019 | May 2021 |
