GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB comes out dramatically faster — about 136% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti. But the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is the better value, undercutting it by $485 GBP for the performance you get.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Price
£339
Performance
11%
VRAM
6 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+50% Memory Bus (192-bit vs 128-bit)
Price
£824
Performance
26%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+183% CUDA Cores (4,352 vs 1,536)
+43% Boost Clock (2,535 MHz vs 1,770 MHz)

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is dramatically faster, around 136% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB packs 4,352 CUDA cores versus 1,536 on the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti.

Price & Value

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti currently lists from $339 GBP, $485 GBP less than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB at $824 GBP. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti offers the better performance-per-dollar, so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB still sits about $425 GBP above its $399 GBP MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is the gentler choice at 120W versus 160W. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB 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 8GB carries 8GB versus 6GB on the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti. The extra 2GB 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 8GB is roughly 4 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (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 or GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB?

Choose the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB better than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti?

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is dramatically faster, roughly 136% ahead. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti or the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1440p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB worth the extra $485 GBP over the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB 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.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660 TiGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
ArchitectureTuringAda Lovelace
Process NodeTSMC 12nmTSMC N4
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)1,5364,352
Ray Tracing Cores34
Tensor / AI Cores136

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660 TiGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
Base Clock1,500 MHz2,310 MHz
Boost Clock1,770 MHz2,535 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660 TiGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
VRAM Capacity6 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus192-bit128-bit
Memory Speed12 Gbps18 Gbps
Bandwidth288 GB/s288 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660 TiGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x8
TDP120 W160 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedFeb 2019May 2023