Radeon RX 7600 vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Radeon RX 7600
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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 RX 7600
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 7600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 30.1% 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.
| Insight | Radeon RX 7600 | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+30.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-30.1%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 6nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF 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 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $85 versus $250 for the Radeon RX 7600, it costs 66% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 126.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 7600 | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+126.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250) | ✅More affordable ($85) |
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 RX 7600 and GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Radeon RX 7600
The Radeon RX 7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1720 MHz to 2655 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,581 points. Launch price was $269.
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 22 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,747 points. Launch price was $279.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 7600 scores 16,581 versus the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti's 12,747 — the Radeon RX 7600 leads by 30.1%. The Radeon RX 7600 is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti uses Turing, both on 6 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 7600) vs 1,536 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti). Raw compute: 21.75 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7600) vs 5.437 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti). Boost clocks: 2655 MHz vs 1770 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600 | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,581+30% | 12,747 |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+33% | 1536 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 21.75 TFLOPS+300% | 5.437 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2655 MHz+50% | 1770 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 128+33% | 96 |
| L1 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1.5 MB+200% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+33% | 1.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7600 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600 | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 3 (Native) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 7600 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti has 6 GB. The Radeon RX 7600 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 7600) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) — the Radeon RX 7600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600 | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 288 GB/s | 288 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+33% | 1.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 7600) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600 | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7600) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7600) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti).
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600 | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 4.0 | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | VCN 4.0 | NVDEC 4th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 7600 draws 165W versus the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti's 120W — a 31.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (Radeon RX 7600) vs 450W (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600 | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 165W | 120W-27% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 450W-18% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 240mm | 229mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 100.5 | 106.2+6% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 7600 launched at $269 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti launched at $279 and now averages $85. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti costs 66% less ($165 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 66.3 (Radeon RX 7600) vs 150.0 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti offers 126.2% better value. The Radeon RX 7600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600 | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $269-4% | $279 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $250 | $85-66% |
| Performance per Dollar | 66.3 | 150.0+126% |
| Codename | Navi 33 | TU116 |
| Release | May 24 2023 | February 22 2019 |
| Ranking | #118 | #204 |
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