GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 4060

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

111%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

107%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

105%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

105%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

105%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

104%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

103%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

103%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

102%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

101%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

100%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

100%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

98%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

98%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

98%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

97%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

96%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

95%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

94%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

94%

#21

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

92%

#22

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

MSRP: $169|Avg: $179

92%

#23

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

MSRP: $249|Avg: $209

92%

#24

Radeon RX 6600 LE

MSRP: $329|Avg: $160

91%

#25

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

91%

#26

Radeon RX 7700 XT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

91%

#27

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $380

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Why is GeForce RTX 4060 better than GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER?

Comparing the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER to the RTX 4060 shows how much entrynd-level performance has evolved. The RTX 4060 is the definitive winner, providing 50-70% higher frame rates in modern benchmarks and introducing the gamend-changing DLSS 3 Frame Generation. It is an incredibly efficient and powerful engine for highnd-refresh 1080p gaming.

Technically, the RTX 4060 also brings Ray Tracing support and a much more modern architecture. While the GTX 1660 SUPER remains a legendary value icon for basic 1080p gaming on the secondary market, it simply cannot keep up with the technical features and AI speed of the newer chip. For any modern builder, the RTX 4060 is the superior choice, delivering a worldnd-class highnd-fidelity gaming experience for a competitive price.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 4060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 54% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). 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 4060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-54%)	✅Leading raw performance (+54%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $110 versus $299 for the GeForce RTX 4060, it costs 63% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 76.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4060
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+76.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($110)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($299)

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 4060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER and GeForce RTX 4060

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 4060

The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.

⚡

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER scores 12,692 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 54%. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 5.027 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 1785 MHz vs 2460 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4060
G3D Mark Score	12,692	19,548+54%
Architecture	Turing	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	1408	3072+118%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.027 TFLOPS	15.11 TFLOPS+201%
Boost Clock	1785 MHz	2460 MHz+38%
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	88	96+9%
L1 Cache	1.4 MB	3 MB+114%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	24 MB+1500%

✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	DLSS 3.5
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	DLSS 3.0 (Native)
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) — a 23.5% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4060
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s+24%	272 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	24 MB+1500%

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). 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 4060
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4060
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	NVENC 8th gen
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER draws 125W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 8.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 73°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4060
TDP	125W	115W-8%
Recommended PSU	450W-18%	550W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	229mm	240mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75	73°C-3%
Perf/Watt	101.5	170.0+67%

💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $110, while the GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 and now averages $299. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER costs 63.2% less ($189 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 115.4 (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER offers 76.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).