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

✅Measures 229mm instead of 241mm, a 12mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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10.1% HIGHER MSRP
$219 MSRPvs$199 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 53.1 vs 58.6 G3D/$ ($219 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).

Radeon RX 7400

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $20 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $219 MSRP).
✅Delivers 10.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 58.6 vs 53.1 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $219 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

GeForce GTX 1660

2019

Radeon RX 7400

2025

Why buy it

✅Measures 229mm instead of 241mm, a 12mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅Costs $20 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $219 MSRP).
✅Delivers 10.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 58.6 vs 53.1 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $219 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 6nm 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 equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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10.1% HIGHER MSRP
$219 MSRPvs$199 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 53.1 vs 58.6 G3D/$ ($219 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 7400 better than GeForce GTX 1660?

Yes. Radeon RX 7400 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 11,654 vs 11,639 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 7400 is a 2025 card with FSR 3 + AFMF, while GeForce GTX 1660 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?

Radeon RX 7400 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2019, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 6 GB, better upscaling support with FSR 3 (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 6nm 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?

Radeon RX 7400 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $199 MSRP. Radeon RX 7400 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon RX 7400 is about $20 cheaper on MSRP at $199 MSRP versus $219 MSRP, and you are getting 0.1% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $199 MSRP gets you newer hardware, lower power draw (43W vs 120W), and FSR 3 + AFMF.

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

Yes. GeForce GTX 1660 is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $219 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. Radeon RX 7400 is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and FSR 3 + AFMF.

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 RX 7400 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660	Radeon RX 7400
1080p
low	125 FPS	205 FPS
medium	112 FPS	187 FPS
high	96 FPS	162 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	124 FPS
1440p
low	115 FPS	172 FPS
medium	98 FPS	139 FPS
high	83 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	98 FPS
4K
low	51 FPS	89 FPS
medium	47 FPS	74 FPS
high	35 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	50 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660	Radeon RX 7400
1080p
low	206 FPS	340 FPS
medium	174 FPS	282 FPS
high	143 FPS	222 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	166 FPS
1440p
low	132 FPS	211 FPS
medium	105 FPS	175 FPS
high	85 FPS	136 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	103 FPS
4K
low	61 FPS	97 FPS
medium	49 FPS	79 FPS
high	47 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	47 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660	Radeon RX 7400
1080p
low	524 FPS	524 FPS
medium	419 FPS	420 FPS
high	349 FPS	350 FPS
ultra	262 FPS	262 FPS
1440p
low	393 FPS	393 FPS
medium	314 FPS	315 FPS
high	262 FPS	262 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	262 FPS	262 FPS
medium	210 FPS	210 FPS
high	175 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	131 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660	Radeon RX 7400
1080p
low	394 FPS	524 FPS
medium	328 FPS	420 FPS
high	271 FPS	350 FPS
ultra	233 FPS	262 FPS
1440p
low	314 FPS	393 FPS
medium	261 FPS	315 FPS
high	205 FPS	262 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	262 FPS
medium	122 FPS	210 FPS
high	110 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	131 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1660 and Radeon RX 7400

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 RX 7400

The Radeon RX 7400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 8 2025. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1452 MHz to 2300 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 43W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,654 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1660 scores 11,639 and the Radeon RX 7400 reaches 11,654 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1660 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 7400 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 12 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 1,792 (Radeon RX 7400). Raw compute: 5.027 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 16.49 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7400). Boost clocks: 1785 MHz vs 2300 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Radeon RX 7400
G3D Mark Score	11,639	11,654
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	12 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	1408	1792+27%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.027 TFLOPS	16.49 TFLOPS+228%
Boost Clock	1785 MHz	2300 MHz+29%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	88	112+27%
L1 Cache	1.4 MB+180%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7400 is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. 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 GeForce GTX 1660 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 7400 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Radeon RX 7400
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR 3
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
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 RX 7400 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 7400 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 128 GB/s (Radeon RX 7400) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1660. Bus width: 192-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 7400) — the Radeon RX 7400 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Radeon RX 7400
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s+50%	128 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7400). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Radeon RX 7400
DirectX	12.1	12.2
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce GTX 1660) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7400). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7400).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Radeon RX 7400
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	VCN 4.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	VCN 4.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1660 draws 120W versus the Radeon RX 7400's 43W — a 94.5% difference. The Radeon RX 7400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 450W (Radeon RX 7400). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None. Card length: 229mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Radeon RX 7400
TDP	120W	43W-64%
Recommended PSU	450W	450W
Power Connector	8-pin	None
Length	229mm	241mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	97.0	271.0+179%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1660 launched at $219 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7400 launched at $199. The Radeon RX 7400 costs 9.1% less ($20 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 53.1 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 58.6 (Radeon RX 7400) — the Radeon RX 7400 offers 10.4% better value. The Radeon RX 7400 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2019).