GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
VS
Radeon Pro Vega 64

GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER vs Radeon Pro Vega 64

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER

2019Core: 1530 MHzBoost: 1785 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon Pro Vega 64

2017Core: 1250 MHzBoost: 1350 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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 Radeon Pro Vega 64

#18
Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340
142%
#19
RTX A2000 12GB
MSRP: $449|Avg: $380
142%
#20
Radeon Pro Vega 56
MSRP: $399|Avg: $60
141%
#21
RTX A2000
MSRP: $450|Avg: $320
139%
#23
Intel Arc Pro B60
MSRP: $500|Avg: $450
128%
#24
Radeon PRO W7600
MSRP: $599|Avg: $599
128%
#25
RTX 2000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $625|Avg: $750
128%
#26
Radeon Pro Vega 48
MSRP: $450|Avg: $450
116%
#27
Radeon Pro 5700 XT
MSRP: $500|Avg: $280
116%
#28
Quadro P5200
MSRP: $500|Avg: $240
108%
#29
Radeon PRO W7700
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
107%
#30
Radeon PRO W6600
MSRP: $649|Avg: $649
107%
#32
Radeon AI PRO R9700
MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450
102%
#33
Radeon Pro Vega 64
MSRP: $599|Avg: $114
100%
#38
Radeon PRO W6600X
MSRP: $699|Avg: $699
87%
#41
Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
84%
#42
Radeon Pro W5700
MSRP: $799|Avg: $300
84%
#43
Radeon Pro W5700X
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
82%
#44
RTX A4000
MSRP: $1111|Avg: $1111
81%
#45
RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
MSRP: $849|Avg: $748
79%
#46
Quadro RTX 4000
MSRP: $899|Avg: $220
77%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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.

InsightGeForce GTX 1660 SUPERRadeon 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.

InsightGeForce GTX 1660 SUPERRadeon 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

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

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.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1660 SUPERRadeon 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)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1660 SUPERRadeon 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
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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.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1660 SUPERRadeon 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%
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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.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1660 SUPERRadeon 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%
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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).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1660 SUPERRadeon 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
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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.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1660 SUPERRadeon 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
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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).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1660 SUPERRadeon 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