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 $50 less on MSRP ($219 MSRP vs $269 MSRP).
✅Draws 120W instead of 165W, a 45W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 240mm, a 11mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7600 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 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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 53.1 vs 61.6 G3D/$ ($219 MSRP vs $269 MSRP).

Radeon RX 7600

2023

Why buy it

✅43.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 16% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 61.6 vs 53.1 G3D/$ ($269 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

❌37.5% higher power demand at 165W vs 120W.

GeForce GTX 1660

2019

Radeon RX 7600

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($219 MSRP vs $269 MSRP).
✅Draws 120W instead of 165W, a 45W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 240mm, a 11mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅43.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 16% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 61.6 vs 53.1 G3D/$ ($269 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

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7600 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 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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 53.1 vs 61.6 G3D/$ ($219 MSRP vs $269 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌37.5% higher power demand at 165W vs 120W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 7600 better than GeForce GTX 1660?

Yes. Radeon RX 7600 is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon RX 7600 averages 43.2% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 16,581 vs 11,639 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 7600 is a 2023 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 7600 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2019, 42.5% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 6 GB, and 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. 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?

Radeon RX 7600 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Radeon RX 7600 is about 22.8% more expensive on MSRP at $269 MSRP versus $219 MSRP, and you are getting 43.2% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 42.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 16%. 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 Radeon RX 7600 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

Radeon RX 7600 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660	Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low	101 FPS	168 FPS
medium	89 FPS	149 FPS
high	78 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	91 FPS	140 FPS
medium	78 FPS	114 FPS
high	67 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	85 FPS
medium	44 FPS	72 FPS
high	33 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	52 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660	Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low	197 FPS	414 FPS
medium	168 FPS	349 FPS
high	138 FPS	267 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	206 FPS
1440p
low	130 FPS	241 FPS
medium	105 FPS	205 FPS
high	86 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	130 FPS
4K
low	60 FPS	109 FPS
medium	50 FPS	91 FPS
high	48 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	57 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660	Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low	524 FPS	746 FPS
medium	419 FPS	597 FPS
high	346 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	262 FPS	373 FPS
1440p
low	393 FPS	560 FPS
medium	314 FPS	448 FPS
high	262 FPS	373 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	280 FPS
4K
low	262 FPS	373 FPS
medium	210 FPS	298 FPS
high	164 FPS	249 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	187 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660	Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low	364 FPS	604 FPS
medium	301 FPS	517 FPS
high	251 FPS	443 FPS
ultra	216 FPS	352 FPS
1440p
low	296 FPS	468 FPS
medium	243 FPS	397 FPS
high	192 FPS	322 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	259 FPS
4K
low	150 FPS	293 FPS
medium	113 FPS	271 FPS
high	102 FPS	235 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	187 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1660 and Radeon RX 7600

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 7600

The Radeon RX 7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1720 MHz to 2655 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,581 points. Launch price was $269.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1660 scores 11,639 versus the Radeon RX 7600's 16,581 — the Radeon RX 7600 leads by 42.5%. The GeForce GTX 1660 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 7600 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 12 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7600). Raw compute: 5.027 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 21.75 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7600). Boost clocks: 1785 MHz vs 2655 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Radeon RX 7600
G3D Mark Score	11,639	16,581+42%
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	12 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	1408	2048+45%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.027 TFLOPS	21.75 TFLOPS+333%
Boost Clock	1785 MHz	2655 MHz+49%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	88	128+45%
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 7600 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 7600 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Radeon RX 7600
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 7600 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 7600 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 7600) — a 50% advantage for the Radeon RX 7600. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 7600) — the Radeon RX 7600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Radeon RX 7600
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	288 GB/s+50%
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-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 7600). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Radeon RX 7600
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 7600). 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 7600).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Radeon RX 7600
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 7600's 165W — a 31.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 550W (Radeon RX 7600). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Radeon RX 7600
TDP	120W-27%	165W
Recommended PSU	450W-18%	550W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	229mm	240mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	97.0	100.5+4%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1660 launched at $219 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7600 launched at $269. The GeForce GTX 1660 costs 18.6% less ($50 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 53.1 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 61.6 (Radeon RX 7600) — the Radeon RX 7600 offers 16% better value. The Radeon RX 7600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).