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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB comes out dramatically faster — about 136% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop is the cheaper option by $206 GBP.
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GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is dramatically faster, around 136% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB packs 4,352 CUDA cores versus 1,536 on the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop currently lists from $979 GBP, $206 GBP less than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB at $1,184 GBP. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB still sits about $685 GBP above its $499 GBP MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop is the gentler choice at 80W versus 160W. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 160W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC N4 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB carries 16GB versus 6GB on the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop. The extra 10GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is roughly 4 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop (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 Ti Laptop or GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB?
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is the faster card by about 136%. 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 Ti 16GB better than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop or the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB?
Is the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB worth the extra $206 GBP over the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop?
Does the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Can the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB or GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop handle ray tracing?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC N4 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,536 | 4,352✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | 34✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | 136✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,455 MHz | 2,310 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,590 MHz | 2,535 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 12 Gbps | 18 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 288 GB/s | 288 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 80 W✓ | 160 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Apr 2019 | May 2023 |
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