GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)

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 GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

100%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

96%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

95%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

94%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

93%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

93%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

92%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

91%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

90%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

90%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

89%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

88%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

88%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)

#12

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

86%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

76%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 100.7% 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 Ti (Mobile).

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+100.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-100.7%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 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 Ti 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 Ti Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1350 MHz to 1485 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,119 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)'s 10,119 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 100.7%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1,024 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 3.041 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1485 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)
G3D Mark Score	20,312+101%	10,119
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	4864+375%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+433%	3.041 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+12%	1485 MHz
ROPs	80+150%	32
TMUs	152+138%	64
L1 Cache	4.8 MB+380%	1 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+300%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)
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)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 288 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) — a 55.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+56%	288 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+300%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs NVENC 6th Gen (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs NVDEC 4th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)'s 50W — a 120% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)
TDP	200W	50W-75%
Recommended PSU	600W	500W-17%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75	75
Perf/Watt	101.6	202.4+99%