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

✅2.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $580 less on MSRP ($219 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 270.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 53.1 vs 14.4 G3D/$ ($219 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Measures 229mm instead of 267mm, a 38mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Radeon Pro 5700

2020

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1660 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
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264.8% HIGHER MSRP
$799 MSRPvs$219 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 14.4 vs 53.1 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $219 MSRP).
❌16.6% longer card at 267mm vs 229mm.

GeForce GTX 1660

2019

Radeon Pro 5700

2020

Why buy it

✅2.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $580 less on MSRP ($219 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 270.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 53.1 vs 14.4 G3D/$ ($219 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Measures 229mm instead of 267mm, a 38mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌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 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
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264.8% HIGHER MSRP
$799 MSRPvs$219 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 14.4 vs 53.1 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $219 MSRP).
❌16.6% longer card at 267mm vs 229mm.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1660 better than Radeon Pro 5700?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. GeForce GTX 1660 averages 2.5% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 11,639 vs 11,469 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 1660 is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

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

Radeon Pro 5700 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2019, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 6 GB, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 7nm 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 GTX 1660 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $219 MSRP. GeForce GTX 1660 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce GTX 1660 is about $580 cheaper on MSRP at $219 MSRP versus $799 MSRP, and you are getting 2.5% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.5% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Pro 5700 is the newer 2020 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon Pro 5700 make more sense than GeForce GTX 1660?

Yes. Radeon Pro 5700 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, future-proofing, and staying closer to $799 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1660. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1660 currently gives you 1.5% higher G3D Mark and 2.5% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 270.2%.

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

Radeon Pro 5700 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660	Radeon Pro 5700
1080p
low	101 FPS	119 FPS
medium	89 FPS	105 FPS
high	78 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	71 FPS
1440p
low	91 FPS	108 FPS
medium	78 FPS	90 FPS
high	67 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	58 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	56 FPS
medium	44 FPS	50 FPS
high	33 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	27 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660	Radeon Pro 5700
1080p
low	197 FPS	215 FPS
medium	168 FPS	180 FPS
high	138 FPS	133 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	96 FPS
1440p
low	130 FPS	143 FPS
medium	105 FPS	120 FPS
high	86 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	66 FPS
4K
low	60 FPS	76 FPS
medium	50 FPS	65 FPS
high	48 FPS	53 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	38 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660	Radeon Pro 5700
1080p
low	524 FPS	516 FPS
medium	419 FPS	413 FPS
high	346 FPS	344 FPS
ultra	262 FPS	258 FPS
1440p
low	393 FPS	387 FPS
medium	314 FPS	310 FPS
high	262 FPS	258 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	194 FPS
4K
low	262 FPS	258 FPS
medium	210 FPS	206 FPS
high	164 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	129 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660	Radeon Pro 5700
1080p
low	364 FPS	327 FPS
medium	301 FPS	282 FPS
high	251 FPS	233 FPS
ultra	216 FPS	194 FPS
1440p
low	296 FPS	270 FPS
medium	243 FPS	233 FPS
high	192 FPS	179 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	144 FPS
4K
low	150 FPS	145 FPS
medium	113 FPS	116 FPS
high	102 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	83 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1660 and Radeon Pro 5700

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.

Radeon Pro 5700

The Radeon Pro 5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1243 MHz to 1350 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,469 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1660 scores 11,639 and the Radeon Pro 5700 reaches 11,469 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1660 is built on Turing while the Radeon Pro 5700 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro 5700). Raw compute: 5.027 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 6.221 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5700). Boost clocks: 1785 MHz vs 1350 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Radeon Pro 5700
G3D Mark Score	11,639+1%	11,469
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	1408	2304+64%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.027 TFLOPS	6.221 TFLOPS+24%
Boost Clock	1785 MHz+32%	1350 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	88	144+64%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	4 MB+167%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1660 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Pro 5700 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Radeon Pro 5700
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1660 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro 5700 has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro 5700 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) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro 5700) — the Radeon Pro 5700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Radeon Pro 5700
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	4 MB+167%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro 5700). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Radeon Pro 5700
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce GTX 1660) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro 5700). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon Pro 5700).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Radeon Pro 5700
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	VCN 2.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	VCN 2.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1660 draws 120W versus the Radeon Pro 5700's 130W — a 8% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 500W (Radeon Pro 5700). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Radeon Pro 5700
TDP	120W-8%	130W
Recommended PSU	450W-10%	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	97.0+10%	88.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1660 launched at $219 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro 5700 launched at $799. The GeForce GTX 1660 costs 72.6% less ($580 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 53.1 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 14.4 (Radeon Pro 5700) — the GeForce GTX 1660 offers 268.8% better value. The Radeon Pro 5700 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).