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

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)

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GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

86%

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Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

76%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile

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Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

114%

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Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

101%

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GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile

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100%

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Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

97%

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Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% 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 Ti (Mobile).

Insight	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)
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 (8 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile 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.

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) and GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile

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.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 6 2023. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1237 MHz to 1492 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,125 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) scores 10,119 and the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile reaches 10,125 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile). Boost clocks: 1485 MHz vs 1492 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile
G3D Mark Score	10,119	10,125
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	1024	2560+150%
Boost Clock	1485 MHz	1492 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile
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)

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs 168 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile) — a 71.4% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile). Bus width: 192-bit vs 96-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s+71%	168 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+100%	96-bit

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Display & API Support

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

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile
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 Mobile). 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 Mobile).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile
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 Mobile's 60W — a 18.2% 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 Mobile). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.