GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU vs GeForce GTX 1660 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.

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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

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Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

110%

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Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

97%

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Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

94%

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Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

85%

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Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

81%

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GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

77%

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Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

77%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.3% 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 RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,170 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 and the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti reaches 12,747 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 1,536 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 5.437 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1770 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
G3D Mark Score	13,170+3%	12,747
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	3584+133%	1536
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+134%	5.437 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	1770 MHz
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	112+17%	96
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+133%	1.5 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+100%	1.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 6 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 288 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) — a 16.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s+17%	288 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	192-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+100%	1.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Encoder	NVENC (7th Gen)	NVENC 7th gen
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU draws 170W versus the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti's 120W — a 34.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 450W (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.