GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti and GeForce RTX 3050 6GB trade blows on raw performance, landing within a few percent of each other. But the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the better value, undercutting it by $167 GBP for the performance you get.
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GeForce GTX 1660 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3050 6GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1660 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti and GeForce RTX 3050 6GB post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to entry-level 1080p gaming.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB currently lists from $172 GBP, $167 GBP less than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti at $339 GBP. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~97% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully.
Power & Efficiency
At 120W against 130W, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti's memory is faster — 288 GB/s versus 224 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 6GB is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1660 Ti or GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?
Choose the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB stretches your money further for near-identical performance.