
Radeon Pro Vega 64 vs GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER

Radeon Pro Vega 64
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro Vega 64
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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.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega 64 | GeForce 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.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega 64 | GeForce 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

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.

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.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64 | GeForce 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)
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64 | GeForce 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 |
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.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64 | GeForce 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 |
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.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64 | GeForce 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 |
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).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64 | GeForce 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 |
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.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64 | GeForce 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% |
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).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64 | GeForce 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 |
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