GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)
VS
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU

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

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)

2020Core: 1350 MHzBoost: 1485 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU

2024Core: 1042 MHzBoost: 1470 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 GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)

#12
100%
#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
86%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
76%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU

#22
Radeon RX 7700
MSRP: $449|Avg: $399
97%
#25
Radeon RX 7600M XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $300
88%
#28
Radeon RX 6650M XT
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
84%
#30
Radeon 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
80%
#31
Radeon RX 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
80%
#35
100%
#39
Radeon RX 7700S
MSRP: $449|Avg: $350
68%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 0.2% 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 Ti (Mobile).

InsightGeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)
Leading raw performance (+0.2%)
Longevity
🔮Strong Longevity (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm)
🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
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 (Mobile) and GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1350 MHz to 1485 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,119 points.

NVIDIA

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 (Mobile) scores 10,119 and the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU reaches 10,143 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 3.041 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1485 MHz vs 1470 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
10,119
10,143
Architecture
Turing
Ampere
Process Node
12 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
1024
2304+125%
Compute (TFLOPS)
3.041 TFLOPS
6.774 TFLOPS+123%
Boost Clock
1485 MHz+1%
1470 MHz
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
64
72+13%
L1 Cache
1 MB
2.3 MB+130%
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 6 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs 168 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU) — a 71.4% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile). Bus width: 192-bit vs 96-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) 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.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
6 GB
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 MB
2 MB+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU
Encoder
NVENC 6th Gen
7th Gen NVENC
Decoder
NVDEC 4th Gen
5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU's 70W — a 33.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU
TDP
50W-29%
70W
Recommended PSU
500W
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
75-6%
80°C
Perf/Watt
202.4+40%
144.9