
RTX A4000H vs GeForce GTX 1660

RTX A4000H
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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 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.
| Insight | RTX A4000H | GeForce 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.
| Insight | RTX A4000H | GeForce 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

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.

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.
| Feature | RTX A4000H | GeForce 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)
| Feature | RTX A4000H | GeForce 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 |
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.
| Feature | RTX A4000H | GeForce 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 |
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.
| Feature | RTX A4000H | GeForce 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).
| Feature | RTX A4000H | GeForce 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.
| Feature | RTX A4000H | GeForce 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% |
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).
| Feature | RTX A4000H | GeForce 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 |
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