GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER, leading by roughly 118% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.

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VS
Price
$175 USD
Performance
11%
VRAM
6 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+7% Boost Clock (1,785 MHz vs 1,665 MHz)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Price
$240 USD
Performance
24%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+245% CUDA Cores (4,864 vs 1,408)
+33% Bandwidth (448 GB/s vs 336 GB/s)
+33% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 192-bit)

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is dramatically faster, around 118% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti packs 4,864 CUDA cores versus 1,408 on the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER starts at $175 USD against $240 USD for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 59%. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is trading below its $229 USD MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is trading below its $399 USD MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER pulls less power (125W vs 200W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 8GB against 6GB, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER's 6GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti'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 3060 Ti?

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 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 3060 Ti better than the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER?

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is dramatically faster, roughly 118% 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 3060 Ti?

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 3060 Ti worth the extra $65 USD over the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER?

Often yes — despite the higher price the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Does the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 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 3060 Ti
ArchitectureTuringAmpere
Process NodeTSMC 12nmSamsung 8nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)1,4084,864
Ray Tracing Cores38
Tensor / AI Cores152

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660 SUPERGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Base Clock1,530 MHz1,410 MHz
Boost Clock1,785 MHz1,665 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1660 SUPERGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
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 3060 Ti
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP125 W200 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 12-pin
ReleasedOct 2019Dec 2020