GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Only verified data for GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop comes out dramatically faster — about 64% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is the cheaper option by $714 USD.
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GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 64% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop packs 3,840 CUDA cores versus 1,408 on the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER currently lists from $185 USD, $714 USD less than the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop at $899 USD. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is trading below its $229 USD MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
At 115W against 125W, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER or GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is the faster card by about 64%. 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 3060 Laptop better than the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop worth the extra $714 USD over the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,408 | 3,840✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 30 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 120 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,530 MHz✓ | 900 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,785 MHz✓ | 1,425 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 336 GB/s | 336 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 125 W | 115 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Oct 2019 | Jan 2021 |
