
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER vs Radeon Pro Vega 64

GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
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About G3D Mark
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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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro Vega 64
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Pro Vega 64 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro Vega 64 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | Radeon Pro Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $110 versus $114 for the Radeon Pro Vega 64, it costs 4% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | Radeon Pro Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($110) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($114) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER and Radeon Pro Vega 64

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.

Radeon Pro Vega 64
The Radeon Pro Vega 64 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 27 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1250 MHz to 1350 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,891 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER scores 12,692 and the Radeon Pro Vega 64 reaches 12,891 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is built on Turing while the Radeon Pro Vega 64 uses GCN 5.0, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 4,096 (Radeon Pro Vega 64). Raw compute: 5.027 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 11.06 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 64). Boost clocks: 1785 MHz vs 1350 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | Radeon Pro Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,692 | 12,891+2% |
| Architecture | Turing | GCN 5.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408 | 4096+191% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.027 TFLOPS | 11.06 TFLOPS+120% |
| Boost Clock | 1785 MHz+32% | 1350 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 64+33% |
| TMUs | 88 | 256+191% |
| L1 Cache | 1.4 MB+40% | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 4 MB+167% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | Radeon Pro Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro Vega 64 has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro Vega 64) — the Radeon Pro Vega 64 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | Radeon Pro Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 4 MB+167% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 64). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | Radeon Pro Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 64). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega 64).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | Radeon Pro Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Turing) | VCE 4.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC (Turing) | UVD 7.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER draws 125W versus the Radeon Pro Vega 64's 250W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 64). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 229mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | Radeon Pro Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 125W-50% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | Integrated |
| Length | 229mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 101.5+97% | 51.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $110, while the Radeon Pro Vega 64 launched at $599 and now averages $114. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER costs 3.5% less ($4 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 115.4 (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 113.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 64) — the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER offers 2% better value. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | Radeon Pro Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $229-62% | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $110-4% | $114 |
| Performance per Dollar | 115.4+2% | 113.1 |
| Codename | TU116 | Vega 10 |
| Release | October 29 2019 | June 27 2017 |
| Ranking | #207 | #202 |
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