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GTX 1660 vs RX 5500 XT: which is better?

GeForce GTX 1660 is about 15% faster than Radeon RX 5500 XT in games (1080p · high settings · Ryzen 5 7600). GeForce GTX 1660 offers better value for money.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1660

9%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $176 (used)Part score 34/100
VS
AMD

Radeon RX 5500 XT

7%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $160 (used)Part score 30/1002 players use it
Faster: GeForce GTX 1660Cheaper: Radeon RX 5500 XTValue: GeForce GTX 1660

Head to head

9%
Gaming performance
7%
34/100
Part score
30/100
122 FPS
Average FPS
106 FPS
≈ $176 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $160 (used)
100/100
Value for money
86/100

Specifications

GeForce GTX 1660Radeon RX 5500 XT
Video memory (VRAM)6 GB4 / 8 GB
Board power120 W130 W
Recommended PSU≥ 450 W≥ 500 W
AI upscalingFSRFSR 3
Ray tracingNoNo
Release year20192019

GeForce GTX 1660: 6 GB of video memory can run short in new games (Cyberpunk 2077, Warzone) with high textures and at 1440p; you may need to drop textures a notch.

Radeon RX 5500 XT: 4 / 8 GB of video memory can run short in new games (Cyberpunk 2077, Warzone) with high textures and at 1440p; you may need to drop textures a notch.

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Estimated FPS in games

GeForce GTX 1660Radeon RX 5500 XT
122average FPS
106average FPS
Resolution

Showing: 1080p · high settings · Ryzen 5 7600 · ◆ CPU-limited value