GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 2060

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

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Why is GeForce RTX 2060 better than GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER?

Comparing the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER to the RTX 2060 shows the first real step into the RTX era. The RTX 2060 is approximately 15-20% faster in raw performance and introduces dedicated hardware for Ray Tracing and DLSS. While the 1660 SUPER is a legendary 1080p card for rasterization, it lacks the AI-driven upscaling features that have become essential for modern gaming.

The GTX 1660 SUPER remains an excellent budget choice for its simple efficiency and solid performance in eSports titles. However, the RTX 2060’s support for DLSS gives it much longer legs in modern AAA titles, allowing it to maintain playable frame rates where the 1660 SUPER might struggle. If you are building a budget rig today, the RTX 2060 is the winner for its superior feature set and more robust performance overhead.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 11.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	GeForce RTX 2060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-11.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+11.2%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $120 (vs $110), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 1.9% better value per dollar than the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	GeForce RTX 2060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1.9%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($110)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER and GeForce RTX 2060

GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER

The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 29 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1530 MHz to 1785 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 125W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,692 points. Launch price was $229.

GeForce RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER scores 12,692 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 11.2%. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 1,408 (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 5.027 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1785 MHz vs 1680 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	12,692	14,114+11%
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1408	1920+36%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.027 TFLOPS	6.451 TFLOPS+28%
Boost Clock	1785 MHz+6%	1680 MHz
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	88	120+36%
L1 Cache	1.4 MB	1.9 MB+36%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	3 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	GeForce RTX 2060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 6 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	336 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	192-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	3 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	GeForce RTX 2060
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	GeForce RTX 2060
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER draws 125W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 24.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 72.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	GeForce RTX 2060
TDP	125W-22%	160W
Recommended PSU	450W-10%	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	229mm	229mm
Height	111mm	113mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75	72-4%
Perf/Watt	101.5+15%	88.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $110, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER costs 8.3% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 115.4 (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 1.9% better value.