GeForce GTX 1660 vs RTX A4000H

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 RTX A4000H

#50

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1750

127%

#51

RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015

125%

#52

RTX A1000

MSRP: $749|Avg: $500

122%

#54

Radeon Pro 5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $250

121%

#55

Quadro P4000

MSRP: $815|Avg: $290

119%

#57

Quadro RTX 3000

MSRP: $800|Avg: $891

115%

#58

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700

112%

#59

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

108%

#60

Radeon Pro WX 8200

MSRP: $999|Avg: $350

107%

#62

RTX A4500

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800

105%

#63

RTX 4500 Ada Generation

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000

105%

#64

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547

102%

#65

RTX A4000H

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927

100%

#66

Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

92%

#67

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

87%

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

76%

#72

Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

73%

#74

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095

64%

#75

Radeon Pro Vega II

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800

60%

#76

Radeon PRO W7900

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500

60%

#77

Radeon Pro VII

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400

59%

#78

Quadro RTX 5000

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

57%

#79

Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

57%

#80

Radeon Pro W6800X

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

54%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RTX A4000H is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% 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.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1660	RTX A4000H
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
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 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $180 versus $927 for the RTX A4000H, it costs 81% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 407.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1660	RTX A4000H
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+407.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($180)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($927)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1660 and RTX A4000H

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.

RTX A4000H

The RTX A4000H is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,815 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1660 scores 11,639 and the RTX A4000H reaches 11,815 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1660 is built on Turing while the RTX A4000H uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 6,144 (RTX A4000H). Raw compute: 5.027 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 19.17 TFLOPS (RTX A4000H). Boost clocks: 1785 MHz vs 1560 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	RTX A4000H
G3D Mark Score	11,639	11,815+2%
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	1408	6144+336%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.027 TFLOPS	19.17 TFLOPS+281%
Boost Clock	1785 MHz+14%	1560 MHz
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	88	192+118%
L1 Cache	1.4 MB	6 MB+329%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	4 MB+167%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	RTX A4000H
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1660 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A4000H has 8 GB. The RTX A4000H offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 448 GB/s (RTX A4000H) — a 133.3% advantage for the RTX A4000H. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 4 MB (RTX A4000H) — the RTX A4000H has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	RTX A4000H
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	448 GB/s+133%
Bus Width	192-bit	192-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	4 MB+167%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 12.2 (RTX A4000H). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	RTX A4000H
DirectX	12.1	12.2
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 None (RTX A4000H). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs None. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs None (RTX A4000H).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	RTX A4000H
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	None
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	None
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	None

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1660 draws 120W versus the RTX A4000H's 140W — a 15.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 500W (RTX A4000H). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	RTX A4000H
TDP	120W-14%	140W
Recommended PSU	450W-10%	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	241mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	97.0+15%	84.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1660 launched at $219 MSRP and currently averages $180, while the RTX A4000H launched at $1000 and now averages $927. The GeForce GTX 1660 costs 80.6% less ($747 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 64.7 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 12.7 (RTX A4000H) — the GeForce GTX 1660 offers 409.4% better value. The RTX A4000H is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).