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

2019

Why buy it

✅24.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 53.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($219 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌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).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌200% higher power demand at 120W vs 40W.

Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)

2021

Why buy it

✅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: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 40W instead of 120W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1660 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 53.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $219 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1660

2019

Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)

2021

Why buy it

✅24.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 53.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($219 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Why buy it

✅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: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 40W instead of 120W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌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).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌200% higher power demand at 120W vs 40W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1660 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 53.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $219 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) better than GeForce GTX 1660?

Yes. Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 0.7% higher PassMark G3D performance, DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, and 8 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2021 instead of 2019, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2019, 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 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?

Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $219 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 0.7% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1660 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, Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce GTX 1660 still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

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

Yes. GeForce GTX 1660 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 $219 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, Quadro RTX 4000 (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 Benchmark Check

Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
1080p
low	101 FPS	104 FPS
medium	89 FPS	87 FPS
high	78 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	49 FPS
1440p
low	91 FPS	90 FPS
medium	78 FPS	74 FPS
high	67 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	36 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	36 FPS
medium	44 FPS	32 FPS
high	33 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	17 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
1080p
low	197 FPS	108 FPS
medium	168 FPS	85 FPS
high	138 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	51 FPS
1440p
low	130 FPS	80 FPS
medium	105 FPS	61 FPS
high	86 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	36 FPS
4K
low	60 FPS	49 FPS
medium	50 FPS	39 FPS
high	48 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	21 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
1080p
low	524 FPS	410 FPS
medium	419 FPS	348 FPS
high	346 FPS	276 FPS
ultra	262 FPS	250 FPS
1440p
low	393 FPS	306 FPS
medium	314 FPS	261 FPS
high	262 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	169 FPS
4K
low	262 FPS	196 FPS
medium	210 FPS	171 FPS
high	164 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	80 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
1080p
low	364 FPS	220 FPS
medium	301 FPS	185 FPS
high	251 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	216 FPS	122 FPS
1440p
low	296 FPS	167 FPS
medium	243 FPS	142 FPS
high	192 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	87 FPS
4K
low	150 FPS	92 FPS
medium	113 FPS	70 FPS
high	102 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	42 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1660 and Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)

GeForce GTX 1660

The GeForce GTX 1660 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 14 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1530 MHz to 1785 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,639 points. Launch price was $219.

Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)

The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1410 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,715 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1660 scores 11,639 and the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) reaches 11,715 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1660 is built on Turing while the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 1,408 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 896 (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). Raw compute: 5.027 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 2.527 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). Boost clocks: 1785 MHz vs 1410 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
G3D Mark Score	11,639	11,715
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1408+57%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.027 TFLOPS+99%	2.527 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1785 MHz+27%	1410 MHz
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	88+57%	56
L1 Cache	1.4 MB+59%	0.88 MB
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+50%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) 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 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1660 is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
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 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) has 8 GB. The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 1 MB (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)) — the GeForce GTX 1660 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+50%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
DirectX	12.1	12.2
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1660 draws 120W versus the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)'s 40W — a 100% difference. The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
TDP	120W	40W-67%
Recommended PSU	450W-10%	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	97.0	292.9+202%