GeForce GTX 1660 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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 GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

100%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

96%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

95%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

94%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

93%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

93%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

92%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

91%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

90%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

90%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

89%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

88%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

88%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Why is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than GeForce GTX 1660 Ti?

The battle between the powerful GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and the previous-gen high-value GeForce GTX 1660 Ti highlights the massive jump in mid-range performance. The RTX 3060 Ti is roughly 80-100% faster in raw benchmarks, moving from a stable 1080p experience to a world-class 1440p powerhouse that can master modern AAA titles with ease and cinematic graphics.

Technically, the RTX 3060 Ti features specialized hardware for Ray Tracing and DLSS, both of which are absent on the Turing-based 1660 Ti. Moving from a non-RT card to the Ampere architecture is a transformative upgrade, providing the speed and visual depth needed for modern high-fidelity textures. The 3060 Ti also benefits from significantly more raw bandwidth and better overall throughput, turning previously difficult settings into silk-smooth cinematic visuals for any gamer in 2026.

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the undisputed winner in this comparison, providing a level of speed and features that the older budget card simply cannot replicate. it is the superior choice for high-fidelity 1440p gaming and creative software. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti remains a winner for budget-conscious 1080p builders who priority high value on the previous generation. however, for any enthusiast seeking a truly robust performance foundation, the 30-series card is the definitive and superior choice.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 59.3% 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	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-59.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+59.3%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
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 $280 for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, it costs 70% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 106.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+106.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($85)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280)

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 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1660 Ti and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti scores 12,747 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 59.3%. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 5.437 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	12,747	20,312+59%
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	1536	4864+217%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.437 TFLOPS	16.2 TFLOPS+198%
Boost Clock	1770 MHz+6%	1665 MHz
ROPs	48	80+67%
TMUs	96	152+58%
L1 Cache	1.5 MB	4.8 MB+220%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	4 MB+167%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
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 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — a 55.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s	448 GB/s+56%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	4 MB+167%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). 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 3060 Ti
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 (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	NVENC (Ampere)
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	NVDEC (Ampere)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti draws 120W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP	120W-40%	200W
Recommended PSU	450W-25%	600W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	229mm	242mm
Height	111mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75
Perf/Watt	106.2+5%	101.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti launched at $279 MSRP and currently averages $85, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti costs 69.6% less ($195 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 150.0 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti offers 106.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).