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 $120 less on MSRP ($279 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 120W instead of 160W, a 40W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 240mm, a 11mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (12,747 vs 22,651).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 45.7 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($279 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅+77.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 24.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 45.7 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $279 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌33.3% higher power demand at 160W vs 120W.

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

2019

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $120 less on MSRP ($279 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 120W instead of 160W, a 40W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 240mm, a 11mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅+77.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 24.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 45.7 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $279 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (12,747 vs 22,651).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 45.7 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($279 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌33.3% higher power demand at 160W vs 120W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti better than GeForce GTX 1660 Ti?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,651 vs 12,747 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is a 2019 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 4060 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2019, 77.7% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 6 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is about 43.0% more expensive on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $279 MSRP, and you are getting 77.7% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 24.3%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

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

Yes. GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $279 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 4060 Ti Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
1080p
low	98 FPS	177 FPS
medium	88 FPS	162 FPS
high	76 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	124 FPS
1440p
low	90 FPS	143 FPS
medium	77 FPS	118 FPS
high	66 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	54 FPS	93 FPS
4K
low	45 FPS	93 FPS
medium	41 FPS	79 FPS
high	30 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	59 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
1080p
low	269 FPS	425 FPS
medium	227 FPS	359 FPS
high	170 FPS	292 FPS
ultra	136 FPS	237 FPS
1440p
low	183 FPS	270 FPS
medium	156 FPS	229 FPS
high	124 FPS	186 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	154 FPS
4K
low	106 FPS	117 FPS
medium	89 FPS	95 FPS
high	72 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	60 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
1080p
low	574 FPS	855 FPS
medium	459 FPS	693 FPS
high	382 FPS	609 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	510 FPS
1440p
low	430 FPS	660 FPS
medium	344 FPS	527 FPS
high	287 FPS	452 FPS
ultra	215 FPS	382 FPS
4K
low	287 FPS	447 FPS
medium	229 FPS	355 FPS
high	191 FPS	308 FPS
ultra	143 FPS	255 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
1080p
low	401 FPS	775 FPS
medium	326 FPS	639 FPS
high	263 FPS	558 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	492 FPS
1440p
low	330 FPS	613 FPS
medium	268 FPS	503 FPS
high	206 FPS	435 FPS
ultra	164 FPS	378 FPS
4K
low	158 FPS	375 FPS
medium	119 FPS	322 FPS
high	107 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	85 FPS	255 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 4060 Ti

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 4060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti scores 12,747 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 22,651 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 77.7%. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Raw compute: 5.437 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 2535 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	12,747	22,651+78%
Architecture	Turing	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	1536	4352+183%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.437 TFLOPS	22.06 TFLOPS+306%
Boost Clock	1770 MHz	2535 MHz+43%
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	96	136+42%
L1 Cache	1.5 MB	4.3 MB+187%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	32 MB+2033%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. 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.The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s	288 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	32 MB+2033%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). 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 4060 Ti
DirectX	12	12.2+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 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti draws 120W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 160W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
TDP	120W-25%	160W
Recommended PSU	450W-18%	550W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	229mm	240mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	70°C-7%
Perf/Watt	106.2	141.6+33%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti launched at $279 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti costs 30.1% less ($120 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 45.7 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) vs 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 24.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).