GeForce GTX 1660 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2060

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

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Why is GeForce RTX 2060 better than GeForce GTX 1660 Ti?

Comparing the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti and the RTX 2060 shows the first entry point into NVIDIA’s Ray Tracing era. The RTX 2060 is approximately 15nd-20% faster and is the clear winner for its support of DLSS and hardware-accelerated lighting. It provides a much more robust and futurend-proof foundation for modern highnd-fidelity gaming.

The GTX 1660 Ti remains a legendary worldnd-class choice for pure 1080p rasterized eSports gaming. It is remarkably efficient and reliable. However, the RTX 2060 is the definitive winner for overall versatility and modern titles. For anyone seeking the best possible graphics and latest AInd-upscaling features on a budget secondary market, the RTX 2060 is the technically superior engine.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 10.7% 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.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	GeForce RTX 2060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-10.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+10.7%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $85 versus $120 for the GeForce RTX 2060, it costs 29% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 27.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	GeForce RTX 2060
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+27.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($85)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)

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 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1660 Ti and GeForce RTX 2060

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 22 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,747 points. Launch price was $279.

GeForce RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti scores 12,747 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 10.7%. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 5.437 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 1680 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	12,747	14,114+11%
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1536	1920+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.437 TFLOPS	6.451 TFLOPS+19%
Boost Clock	1770 MHz+5%	1680 MHz
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	96	120+25%
L1 Cache	1.5 MB	1.9 MB+27%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	3 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	GeForce RTX 2060
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) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) — a 16.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s	336 GB/s+17%
Bus Width	192-bit	192-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	3 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	GeForce RTX 2060
DirectX	12	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	GeForce RTX 2060
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti draws 120W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 72.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	GeForce RTX 2060
TDP	120W-25%	160W
Recommended PSU	450W-10%	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	229mm	229mm
Height	111mm	113mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	72-4%
Perf/Watt	106.2+20%	88.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti launched at $279 MSRP and currently averages $85, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti costs 29.2% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 150.0 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti offers 27.6% better value.