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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)

2020

Why buy it

✅24.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Draws 50W instead of 60W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile

2023

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌20% higher power demand at 60W vs 50W.

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)

2020

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile

2023

Why buy it

✅24.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Draws 50W instead of 60W, a 10W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌20% higher power demand at 60W vs 50W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile better than GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) averages 24.2% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 10,125 vs 10,119 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile is a 2023 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is a 2020 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2020, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 6 GB, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 0.1% higher G3D Mark. G3D-per-dollar is basically tied between them. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

Is GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to an unclear MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile
1080p
low	90 FPS	102 FPS
medium	81 FPS	87 FPS
high	67 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	49 FPS
1440p
low	84 FPS	91 FPS
medium	72 FPS	75 FPS
high	57 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	47 FPS	37 FPS
4K
low	40 FPS	36 FPS
medium	37 FPS	33 FPS
high	25 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	22 FPS	18 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile
1080p
low	201 FPS	123 FPS
medium	177 FPS	92 FPS
high	141 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	45 FPS
1440p
low	142 FPS	84 FPS
medium	119 FPS	58 FPS
high	96 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	31 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	39 FPS
medium	73 FPS	29 FPS
high	58 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	17 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile
1080p
low	455 FPS	456 FPS
medium	364 FPS	364 FPS
high	286 FPS	304 FPS
ultra	228 FPS	228 FPS
1440p
low	341 FPS	342 FPS
medium	273 FPS	273 FPS
high	218 FPS	228 FPS
ultra	171 FPS	171 FPS
4K
low	222 FPS	228 FPS
medium	182 FPS	182 FPS
high	131 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	114 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile
1080p
low	388 FPS	219 FPS
medium	317 FPS	193 FPS
high	258 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	218 FPS	133 FPS
1440p
low	314 FPS	171 FPS
medium	255 FPS	150 FPS
high	191 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	154 FPS	97 FPS
4K
low	152 FPS	92 FPS
medium	114 FPS	76 FPS
high	101 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	48 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) and GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1350 MHz to 1485 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,119 points.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 6 2023. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1237 MHz to 1492 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,125 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) scores 10,119 and the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile reaches 10,125 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile). Boost clocks: 1485 MHz vs 1492 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile
G3D Mark Score	10,119	10,125
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	1024	2560+150%
Boost Clock	1485 MHz	1492 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs 168 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile) — a 71.4% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile). Bus width: 192-bit vs 96-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s+71%	168 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+100%	96-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile
Encoder	NVENC 6th Gen	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 4th Gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile's 60W — a 18.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.