
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) vs GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)
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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 GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 Ti (móvel) and GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1455 MHz to 1590 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,128 points. Launch price was $229.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 2 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1042 MHz to 1470 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 18 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,143 points. Launch price was $179.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) scores 10,128 and the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU reaches 10,143 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)) vs 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 4.884 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)) vs 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1590 MHz vs 1470 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,128 | 10,143 |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 | 2304+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.884 TFLOPS | 6.774 TFLOPS+39% |
| Boost Clock | 1590 MHz+8% | 1470 MHz |
| ROPs | 48+50% | 32 |
| TMUs | 96+33% | 72 |
| L1 Cache | 1.5 MB | 2.3 MB+53% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 2 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)) vs 168 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU) — a 71.4% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel). Bus width: 192-bit vs 96-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 288 GB/s+71% | 168 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+100% | 96-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 2 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6.0 | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP8 | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) draws 80W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU's 70W — a 13.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W | 70W-13% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 126.6 | 144.9+14% |
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