Radeon Pro Vega 64
VS
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER

Radeon Pro Vega 64 vs GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER

AMD

Radeon Pro Vega 64

2017Core: 1250 MHzBoost: 1350 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER

2019Core: 1530 MHzBoost: 1785 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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 Radeon Pro Vega 64

#18
Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340
142%
#19
RTX A2000 12GB
MSRP: $449|Avg: $380
142%
#20
Radeon Pro Vega 56
MSRP: $399|Avg: $60
141%
#21
RTX A2000
MSRP: $450|Avg: $320
139%
#23
Intel Arc Pro B60
MSRP: $500|Avg: $450
128%
#24
Radeon PRO W7600
MSRP: $599|Avg: $599
128%
#25
RTX 2000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $625|Avg: $750
128%
#26
Radeon Pro Vega 48
MSRP: $450|Avg: $450
116%
#27
Radeon Pro 5700 XT
MSRP: $500|Avg: $280
116%
#28
Quadro P5200
MSRP: $500|Avg: $240
108%
#29
Radeon PRO W7700
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
107%
#30
Radeon PRO W6600
MSRP: $649|Avg: $649
107%
#32
Radeon AI PRO R9700
MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450
102%
#33
Radeon Pro Vega 64
MSRP: $599|Avg: $114
100%
#38
Radeon PRO W6600X
MSRP: $699|Avg: $699
87%
#41
Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
84%
#42
Radeon Pro W5700
MSRP: $799|Avg: $300
84%
#43
Radeon Pro W5700X
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
82%
#44
RTX A4000
MSRP: $1111|Avg: $1111
81%
#45
RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
MSRP: $849|Avg: $748
79%
#46
Quadro RTX 4000
MSRP: $899|Avg: $220
77%
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 SUPER uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Pro Vega 64 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro Vega 64 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightRadeon Pro Vega 64GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1.6%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
Standard Size (267mm)
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $110 versus $114 for the Radeon Pro Vega 64, it costs 4% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 2% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon Pro Vega 64GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+2%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($114)
More affordable ($110)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro Vega 64 and GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER

AMD

Radeon Pro Vega 64

The Radeon Pro Vega 64 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 27 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1250 MHz to 1350 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,891 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER

The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 29 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 125W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,692 points. Launch price was $229.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro Vega 64 scores 12,891 and the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER reaches 12,692 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro Vega 64 is built on GCN 5.0 while the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER uses Turing, both on 14 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs 1,408 (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER). Raw compute: 11.06 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs 5.027 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER). Boost clocks: 1350 MHz vs 1785 MHz.

FeatureRadeon Pro Vega 64GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
G3D Mark Score
12,891+2%
12,692
Architecture
GCN 5.0
Turing
Process Node
14 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
4096+191%
1408
Compute (TFLOPS)
11.06 TFLOPS+120%
5.027 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1350 MHz
1785 MHz+32%
ROPs
64+33%
48
TMUs
256+191%
88
L1 Cache
1 MB
1.4 MB+40%
L2 Cache
4 MB+167%
1.5 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon Pro Vega 64GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Pro Vega 64 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) — the Radeon Pro Vega 64 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon Pro Vega 64GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
VRAM Capacity
Shared System RAM
6 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
192-bit+50%
L2 Cache
4 MB+167%
1.5 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

FeatureRadeon Pro Vega 64GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
DirectX
12.1
12 (12_1)
Vulkan
1.1
1.3+18%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+33%
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER).

FeatureRadeon Pro Vega 64GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
Encoder
VCE 4.0
NVENC (Turing)
Decoder
UVD 7.0
NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro Vega 64 draws 250W versus the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER's 125W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs 450W (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER). Power connectors: Integrated vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75.

FeatureRadeon Pro Vega 64GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
TDP
250W
125W-50%
Recommended PSU
1W-100%
450W
Power Connector
Integrated
8-pin
Length
267mm
229mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
75-12%
Perf/Watt
51.6
101.5+97%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro Vega 64 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $114, while the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER launched at $229 and now averages $110. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER costs 3.5% less ($4 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 113.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs 115.4 (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) — the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER offers 2% better value. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).

FeatureRadeon Pro Vega 64GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
MSRP
$599
$229-62%
Avg Price (30d)
$114
$110-4%
Performance per Dollar
113.1
115.4+2%
Codename
Vega 10
TU116
Release
June 27 2017
October 29 2019
Ranking
#202
#207