Compare / GeForce RTX 3050 vs GeForce GTX 1660
RTX 3050 vs GTX 1660: which is better?
GeForce RTX 3050 is about 6% faster than GeForce GTX 1660 in games (1080p · competitive settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D). GeForce GTX 1660 offers better value for money.
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Faster: GeForce RTX 3050Cheaper: GeForce GTX 1660Value: GeForce GTX 1660
Head to head
10%
Gaming performance
9%
36/100
Part score
34/100
183 FPS
Average FPS
173 FPS
≈ $304 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $176 (used)
64/100
Value for money
100/100
Specifications
| GeForce RTX 3050 | GeForce GTX 1660 | |
|---|---|---|
| Video memory (VRAM) | 8 / 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Board power | 130 W | 120 W |
| Recommended PSU | ≥ 500 W | ≥ 450 W |
| AI upscaling | DLSS 2 · FSR 3 | FSR |
| Ray tracing | Yes | No |
| Release year | 2022 | 2019 |
GeForce RTX 3050: 8 / 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.
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.
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Estimated FPS in games
GeForce RTX 3050GeForce GTX 1660
183average FPS
173average FPS