RTX A4000H
VS
GeForce GTX 1660

RTX A4000H vs GeForce GTX 1660

NVIDIA

RTX A4000H

2021Core: 735 MHzBoost: 1560 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1660

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 RTX A4000H

#50
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 Per Dollar

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.

InsightRTX A4000HGeForce GTX 1660
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)
Longevity
🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
🎮 High Capacity (6 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.

InsightRTX A4000HGeForce GTX 1660
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+407.3%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($927)
More affordable ($180)

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 RTX A4000H and GeForce GTX 1660

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

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.

Graphics Performance

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

FeatureRTX A4000HGeForce GTX 1660
G3D Mark Score
11,815+2%
11,639
Architecture
Ampere
Turing
Process Node
8 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
6144+336%
1408
Compute (TFLOPS)
19.17 TFLOPS+281%
5.027 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1560 MHz
1785 MHz+14%
ROPs
96+100%
48
TMUs
192+118%
88
L1 Cache
6 MB+329%
1.4 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB+167%
1.5 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRTX A4000HGeForce GTX 1660
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

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

FeatureRTX A4000HGeForce GTX 1660
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+33%
6 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
448 GB/s+133%
192 GB/s
Bus Width
192-bit
192-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB+167%
1.5 MB
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Display & API Support

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

FeatureRTX A4000HGeForce GTX 1660
DirectX
12.2
12.1
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (RTX A4000H) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce GTX 1660). Decoder: None vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: None (RTX A4000H) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660).

FeatureRTX A4000HGeForce GTX 1660
Encoder
None
7th Gen NVENC
Decoder
None
5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
None
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

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

FeatureRTX A4000HGeForce GTX 1660
TDP
140W
120W-14%
Recommended PSU
500W
450W-10%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
8-pin
Length
241mm
229mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
75°C
75°C
Perf/Watt
84.4
97.0+15%
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Value Analysis

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

FeatureRTX A4000HGeForce GTX 1660
MSRP
$1000
$219-78%
Avg Price (30d)
$927
$180-81%
Performance per Dollar
12.7
64.7+409%
Codename
GA104
TU116
Release
April 12 2021
March 14 2019
Ranking
#226
#231