GeForce GTX 1660 Ti vs Radeon RX Vega 56

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX Vega 56 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX Vega 56 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% 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.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	Radeon RX Vega 56
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (280mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX Vega 56 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $85 for the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, it costs 12% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 15.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	Radeon RX Vega 56
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+15.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($85)	✅More affordable ($75)

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

Radeon RX Vega 56 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1660 Ti and Radeon RX Vega 56

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.

Radeon RX Vega 56

The Radeon RX Vega 56 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 14 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1156 MHz to 1471 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 210W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,026 points. Launch price was $399.

⚡

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti scores 12,747 and the Radeon RX Vega 56 reaches 13,026 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is built on Turing while the Radeon RX Vega 56 uses GCN 5.0, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 3,584 (Radeon RX Vega 56). Raw compute: 5.437 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 10.54 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 56). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 1471 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	Radeon RX Vega 56
G3D Mark Score	12,747	13,026+2%
Architecture	Turing	GCN 5.0
Process Node	12 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1536	3584+133%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.437 TFLOPS	10.54 TFLOPS+94%
Boost Clock	1770 MHz+20%	1471 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	96	224+133%
L1 Cache	1.5 MB+70%	0.88 MB
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	4 MB+167%

✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	Radeon RX Vega 56
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 56 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX Vega 56 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 410 GB/s (Radeon RX Vega 56) — a 42.4% advantage for the Radeon RX Vega 56. Bus width: 192-bit vs 2048-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX Vega 56) — the Radeon RX Vega 56 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	Radeon RX Vega 56
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s	410 GB/s+42%
Bus Width	192-bit	2048-bit+967%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	4 MB+167%

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 56). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	Radeon RX Vega 56
DirectX	12	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon RX Vega 56). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 56).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	Radeon RX Vega 56
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	VCE 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	UVD 7.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	H.264,H.265,VP9

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti draws 120W versus the Radeon RX Vega 56's 210W — a 54.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 650W (Radeon RX Vega 56). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 280mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	Radeon RX Vega 56
TDP	120W-43%	210W
Recommended PSU	450W-31%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	229mm	280mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75
Perf/Watt	106.2+71%	62.0

💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti launched at $279 MSRP and currently averages $85, while the Radeon RX Vega 56 launched at $399 and now averages $75. The Radeon RX Vega 56 costs 11.8% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 150.0 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 173.7 (Radeon RX Vega 56) — the Radeon RX Vega 56 offers 15.8% better value. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).