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

✅Costs $80 less on MSRP ($219 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Measures 229mm instead of 240mm, a 11mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 53.1 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($219 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅51.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 23% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 53.1 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $219 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

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

GeForce GTX 1660

2019

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $80 less on MSRP ($219 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Measures 229mm instead of 240mm, a 11mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅51.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 23% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 53.1 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $219 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 average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 53.1 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($219 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Trade-offs

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

Quick Answers

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4060 averages 51.7% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 11,639 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, 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?

GeForce RTX 4060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2019, 68.0% 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 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 is about 36.5% more expensive on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $219 MSRP, and you are getting 51.7% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 68.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 23%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

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

Yes. GeForce GTX 1660 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $219 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4060 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 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4060 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	101 FPS	167 FPS
medium	89 FPS	152 FPS
high	78 FPS	134 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	115 FPS
1440p
low	91 FPS	137 FPS
medium	78 FPS	114 FPS
high	67 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	90 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	86 FPS
medium	44 FPS	74 FPS
high	33 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	55 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	197 FPS	392 FPS
medium	168 FPS	334 FPS
high	138 FPS	268 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	211 FPS
1440p
low	130 FPS	240 FPS
medium	105 FPS	209 FPS
high	86 FPS	169 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	60 FPS	119 FPS
medium	50 FPS	98 FPS
high	48 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	63 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	524 FPS	812 FPS
medium	419 FPS	642 FPS
high	346 FPS	551 FPS
ultra	262 FPS	440 FPS
1440p
low	393 FPS	535 FPS
medium	314 FPS	443 FPS
high	262 FPS	379 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	329 FPS
4K
low	262 FPS	365 FPS
medium	210 FPS	297 FPS
high	164 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	186 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	364 FPS	746 FPS
medium	301 FPS	613 FPS
high	251 FPS	536 FPS
ultra	216 FPS	440 FPS
1440p
low	296 FPS	594 FPS
medium	243 FPS	486 FPS
high	192 FPS	421 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	330 FPS
4K
low	150 FPS	358 FPS
medium	113 FPS	308 FPS
high	102 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	220 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1660 and GeForce RTX 4060

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.

GeForce RTX 4060

The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1660 scores 11,639 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 68%. The GeForce GTX 1660 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 5.027 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 1785 MHz vs 2460 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	GeForce RTX 4060
G3D Mark Score	11,639	19,548+68%
Architecture	Turing	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	1408	3072+118%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.027 TFLOPS	15.11 TFLOPS+201%
Boost Clock	1785 MHz	2460 MHz+38%
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	88	96+9%
L1 Cache	1.4 MB	3 MB+114%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	24 MB+1500%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	GeForce RTX 4060
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 GeForce RTX 4060 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) — a 41.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	GeForce RTX 4060
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	272 GB/s+42%
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	24 MB+1500%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	GeForce RTX 4060
DirectX	12.1	12 Ultimate
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 NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060).

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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1660 draws 120W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 4.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 73°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	GeForce RTX 4060
TDP	120W	115W-4%
Recommended PSU	450W-18%	550W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	229mm	240mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	73°C-3%
Perf/Watt	97.0	170.0+75%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1660 launched at $219 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299. The GeForce GTX 1660 costs 26.8% less ($80 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 53.1 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 23.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).