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 2080 comes out dramatically faster — about 73% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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Price
$175 USD✓
Performance
11%
VRAM
6 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+4% Boost Clock (1,785 MHz vs 1,710 MHz)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 2080
Price
$200 USD
Performance
19%✓
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6✓
Key Specs Advantage
+109% CUDA Cores (2,944 vs 1,408)
+33% Bandwidth (448 GB/s vs 336 GB/s)
+33% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 192-bit)
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GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 2080 is dramatically faster, around 73% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2080 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 packs 2,944 CUDA cores versus 1,408 on the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER.

Price & Value

The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER currently lists from $175 USD, $25 USD less than the GeForce RTX 2080 at $200 USD. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2080 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 51%. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is trading below its $229 USD MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 2080 is trading below its $699 USD MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

At 125W against 225W, the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce RTX 2080 carries 8GB versus 6GB on the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 2080's memory is also faster — 448 GB/s versus 336 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 SUPER or GeForce RTX 2080?

The GeForce RTX 2080 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 2080 better than the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER?

The GeForce RTX 2080 is dramatically faster, roughly 73% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 2080?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 2080 worth the extra $25 USD over the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER?

Often yes — despite the higher price the GeForce RTX 2080 delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Does the GeForce RTX 2080 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 SUPERGeForce RTX 2080
ArchitectureTuringTuring
Process NodeTSMC 12nmTSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)1,4082,944✓
Ray Tracing Cores—46
Tensor / AI Cores—368

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660 SUPERGeForce RTX 2080
Base Clock1,530 MHz✓1,515 MHz
Boost Clock1,785 MHz✓1,710 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660 SUPERGeForce RTX 2080
VRAM Capacity6 GB8 GB✓
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus192-bit256-bit✓
Memory Speed14 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth336 GB/s448 GB/s✓

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660 SUPERGeForce RTX 2080
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP125 W✓225 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
ReleasedOct 2019Sep 2018
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