GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
The GeForce RTX 2070 is significantly faster than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, leading by roughly 38% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $211 GBP cheaper.
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GeForce RTX 2070 vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2070 vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
The GeForce RTX 2070 is significantly faster, around 38% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2070 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2070 packs 2,304 CUDA cores versus 1,536 on the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti starts at $339 GBP against $549 GBP for the GeForce RTX 2070. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti offers the better performance-per-dollar (~17% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti draws just 120W versus 175W for the GeForce RTX 2070, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 8GB against 6GB, the GeForce RTX 2070 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti's 6GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 2070's memory is also faster — 448 GB/s versus 288 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1660 Ti or GeForce RTX 2070?
Choose the GeForce RTX 2070 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.