GeForce GTX 1660 vs Radeon Pro Vega 48

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GPU

GeForce GTX 1660

2019Core: 1530 MHzBoost: 1785 MHz

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Radeon Pro Vega 48

2019Core: 1200 MHzBoost: 1300 MHz

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GeForce GTX 1660 vs Radeon Pro Vega 48 Performance Spectrum

GeForce GTX 1660

6 GB 120

11,639

+3.3%

GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile

Radeon Pro Vega 48

Shared System RAM 30

11,270

0.0%

About G3D Mark

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 vs Radeon Pro Vega 48 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 vs Radeon Pro Vega 48: 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

2019

Why buy it

✅8.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $231 less on MSRP ($219 MSRP vs $450 MSRP).
✅Delivers 112.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 53.1 vs 25.0 G3D/$ ($219 MSRP vs $450 MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
✅Radeon Pro Vega 48 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce GTX 1660 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

❌Older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
❌300% higher power demand at 120W vs 30W.

Radeon Pro Vega 48

2019

Why buy it

✅Draws 30W instead of 120W, a 90W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1660 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2019 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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105.5% HIGHER MSRP
$450 MSRPvs$219 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 25.0 vs 53.1 G3D/$ ($450 MSRP vs $219 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 1660 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 8.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 3.3% in PassMark G3D (11,639 vs 11,270), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce GTX 1660 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 6 GB vs Unknown of VRAM and a 12nm process instead of 14nm. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 1660 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $231 cheaper on MSRP at $219 vs $450, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 112.2% (53.1 vs 25.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce GTX 1660 vs Radeon Pro Vega 48 Technical Specifications

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

GeForce GTX 1660

The GeForce GTX 1660 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 14 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1530 MHz to 1785 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,639 points. Launch price was $219.

Radeon Pro Vega 48

The Radeon Pro Vega 48 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 19 2019. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1200 MHz to 1300 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,270 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1660 scores 11,639 and the Radeon Pro Vega 48 reaches 11,270 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1660 is built on Turing while the Radeon Pro Vega 48 uses GCN 5.0, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 3,072 (Radeon Pro Vega 48). Raw compute: 5.027 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 7.987 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 48). Boost clocks: 1785 MHz vs 1300 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Radeon Pro Vega 48
G3D Mark Score	11,639+3%	11,270
Architecture	Turing	GCN 5.0
Process Node	12 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1408	3072+118%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.027 TFLOPS	7.987 TFLOPS+59%
Boost Clock	1785 MHz+37%	1300 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	88	192+118%
L1 Cache	1.4 MB+87%	0.75 MB
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	4 MB+167%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1660 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon Pro Vega 48 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Radeon Pro Vega 48
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1660 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro Vega 48 carries 0 MB. GeForce GTX 1660 gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 1660 and 128-bit on the Radeon Pro Vega 48. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro Vega 48) — the Radeon Pro Vega 48 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Radeon Pro Vega 48
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	4 MB+167%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 48). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Radeon Pro Vega 48
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce GTX 1660) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 48). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega 48).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Radeon Pro Vega 48
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	VCE 4.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	UVD 7.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1660 draws 120W versus the Radeon Pro Vega 48's 30W — a 120% difference. The Radeon Pro Vega 48 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 48). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Radeon Pro Vega 48
TDP	120W	30W-75%
Recommended PSU	450W	1W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	Integrated
Length	229mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	97.0	375.7+287%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1660 came in at $219, while the Radeon Pro Vega 48 launched at $450. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1660 was 51.3% cheaper ($231 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 53.1 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 25.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 48) — the GeForce GTX 1660 offers 112.4% better value.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Radeon Pro Vega 48
MSRP	$219-51%	$450
Performance per Dollar	53.1+112%	25.0
Codename	TU116	Vega 10
Release	March 14 2019	March 19 2019
Ranking	#231	#241

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