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

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $70 less on MSRP ($279 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Delivers 13% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 45.7 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($279 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Draws 120W instead of 160W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (12,747 vs 14,114).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Why buy it

✅+10.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

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25.1% HIGHER MSRP
$349 MSRPvs$279 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 40.4 vs 45.7 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $279 MSRP).
❌33.3% higher power demand at 160W vs 120W.

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

2019

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $70 less on MSRP ($279 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Delivers 13% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 45.7 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($279 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Draws 120W instead of 160W, a 40W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+10.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (12,747 vs 14,114).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.

Trade-offs

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25.1% HIGHER MSRP
$349 MSRPvs$279 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 40.4 vs 45.7 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $279 MSRP).
❌33.3% higher power demand at 160W vs 120W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2060 better than GeForce GTX 1660 Ti?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 10.7% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

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

GeForce RTX 2060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 10.7% more raw performance headroom and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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

GeForce RTX 2060 is about 25.1% more expensive on MSRP at $349 MSRP versus $279 MSRP, and you are getting 10.7% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1660 Ti still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 2060 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

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

Yes. GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $279 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 2060 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 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	GeForce RTX 2060
1080p
low	98 FPS	108 FPS
medium	88 FPS	98 FPS
high	76 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	69 FPS
1440p
low	90 FPS	95 FPS
medium	77 FPS	83 FPS
high	66 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	54 FPS	60 FPS
4K
low	45 FPS	47 FPS
medium	41 FPS	43 FPS
high	30 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	27 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	GeForce RTX 2060
1080p
low	269 FPS	290 FPS
medium	227 FPS	247 FPS
high	170 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	136 FPS	155 FPS
1440p
low	183 FPS	192 FPS
medium	156 FPS	164 FPS
high	124 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	104 FPS
4K
low	106 FPS	108 FPS
medium	89 FPS	91 FPS
high	72 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	57 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	GeForce RTX 2060
1080p
low	574 FPS	635 FPS
medium	459 FPS	508 FPS
high	382 FPS	423 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	318 FPS
1440p
low	430 FPS	476 FPS
medium	344 FPS	381 FPS
high	287 FPS	318 FPS
ultra	215 FPS	238 FPS
4K
low	287 FPS	318 FPS
medium	229 FPS	254 FPS
high	191 FPS	212 FPS
ultra	143 FPS	159 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	GeForce RTX 2060
1080p
low	401 FPS	428 FPS
medium	326 FPS	354 FPS
high	263 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	244 FPS
1440p
low	330 FPS	357 FPS
medium	268 FPS	302 FPS
high	206 FPS	235 FPS
ultra	164 FPS	193 FPS
4K
low	158 FPS	204 FPS
medium	119 FPS	166 FPS
high	107 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	85 FPS	119 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1660 Ti and GeForce RTX 2060

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.

GeForce RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti scores 12,747 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 10.7%. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 5.437 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 1680 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	12,747	14,114+11%
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1536	1920+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.437 TFLOPS	6.451 TFLOPS+19%
Boost Clock	1770 MHz+5%	1680 MHz
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	96	120+25%
L1 Cache	1.5 MB	1.9 MB+27%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	3 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2060 supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	GeForce RTX 2060
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)

Both cards feature 6 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) — a 16.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s	336 GB/s+17%
Bus Width	192-bit	192-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	3 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	GeForce RTX 2060
DirectX	12	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	GeForce RTX 2060
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti draws 120W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 72.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	GeForce RTX 2060
TDP	120W-25%	160W
Recommended PSU	450W-10%	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	229mm	229mm
Height	111mm	113mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	72-4%
Perf/Watt	106.2+20%	88.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti launched at $279 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti costs 20.1% less ($70 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 45.7 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti offers 13.1% better value.