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.

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

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) vs GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)

2020

Why buy it

✅24.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Draws 50W instead of 60W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile

2023

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌20% higher power demand at 60W vs 50W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 24.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile instead at 10,125 vs 10,119, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 8nm process instead of 12nm, and a newer 2023 generation instead of 2020. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

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

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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)

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) has 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile gives you 33.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. 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). Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) and 96-bit on the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile.

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.