GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is significantly faster than the Radeon RX 580, leading by roughly 33% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.

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GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
Price
Β£173
Perf Index
12%
Value Score
0.069
VRAM6GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP125W
Price
Β£137
Perf Index
9%
Value Score
0.066
VRAM8GB GDDR5
Thermal TDP185W

GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER vs Radeon RX 580: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER vs Radeon RX 580

The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is significantly faster, around 33% ahead of the Radeon RX 580. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the Radeon RX 580 starts at $137 GBP against $173 GBP for the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER wins on performance-per-dollar by about 6%. The Radeon RX 580 is trading below its $229 GBP MSRP β€” a genuine deal. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is trading below its $229 GBP MSRP β€” a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER draws just 125W versus 185W for the Radeon RX 580, and it also delivers more performance per watt β€” so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Turing architecture on a TSMC 12nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 8GB against 6GB, the Radeon RX 580 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER's 6GB can fall short.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is roughly 2 years newer than the Radeon RX 580 (Turing vs GCN 4.0 (Polaris)), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 580 offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER or Radeon RX 580?

The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is the all-round winner here β€” it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Radeon RX 580 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER better than the Radeon RX 580?

The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is significantly faster, roughly 33% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER or the Radeon RX 580?

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 GTX 1660 SUPER worth the extra $36 GBP over the Radeon RX 580?

Often yes β€” despite the higher price the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Does the Radeon RX 580 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 8GB (vs 6GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.