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 SUPER

2019

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 55.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 125W instead of 180W, a 55W reduction.

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 (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 5700M is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Radeon RX 5700M

2020

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅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.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 55.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
❌44% higher power demand at 180W vs 125W.

GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER

2019

Radeon RX 5700M

2020

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 55.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 125W instead of 180W, a 55W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅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.

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 (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 5700M is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 55.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
❌44% higher power demand at 180W vs 125W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER better than Radeon RX 5700M?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 12,692 vs 12,669 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (125W vs 180W).

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

Radeon RX 5700M 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 better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation (2023) 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 SUPER can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $229 MSRP. GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $229 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 0.2% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 5700M 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 RX 5700M make more sense than GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER?

Yes. Radeon RX 5700M is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER currently gives you 0.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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 SUPER Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 5700M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	Radeon RX 5700M
1080p
low	102 FPS	195 FPS
medium	90 FPS	181 FPS
high	79 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	65 FPS	121 FPS
1440p
low	92 FPS	163 FPS
medium	79 FPS	136 FPS
high	68 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	93 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	84 FPS
medium	44 FPS	71 FPS
high	33 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	50 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	Radeon RX 5700M
1080p
low	265 FPS	269 FPS
medium	228 FPS	224 FPS
high	172 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	130 FPS	115 FPS
1440p
low	183 FPS	160 FPS
medium	157 FPS	131 FPS
high	126 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	106 FPS	86 FPS
medium	89 FPS	70 FPS
high	73 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	40 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	Radeon RX 5700M
1080p
low	533 FPS	570 FPS
medium	444 FPS	456 FPS
high	347 FPS	380 FPS
ultra	286 FPS	285 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	428 FPS
medium	343 FPS	342 FPS
high	286 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	214 FPS	214 FPS
4K
low	286 FPS	285 FPS
medium	228 FPS	228 FPS
high	166 FPS	190 FPS
ultra	126 FPS	143 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	Radeon RX 5700M
1080p
low	405 FPS	432 FPS
medium	327 FPS	361 FPS
high	263 FPS	301 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	259 FPS
1440p
low	329 FPS	360 FPS
medium	266 FPS	303 FPS
high	203 FPS	239 FPS
ultra	162 FPS	199 FPS
4K
low	157 FPS	194 FPS
medium	118 FPS	155 FPS
high	107 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	116 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER and Radeon RX 5700M

GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER

The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 29 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 125W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,692 points. Launch price was $229.

Radeon RX 5700M

The Radeon RX 5700M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 1 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1465 MHz to 1720 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,669 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER scores 12,692 and the Radeon RX 5700M reaches 12,669 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 5700M uses RDNA 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 5700M). Raw compute: 5.027 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 7.926 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700M). Boost clocks: 1785 MHz vs 1720 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	Radeon RX 5700M
G3D Mark Score	12,692	12,669
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	1408	2304+64%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.027 TFLOPS	7.926 TFLOPS+58%
Boost Clock	1785 MHz+4%	1720 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	88	144+64%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	8 MB+433%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 5700M is support for FSR 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 SUPER lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 5700M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 5700M has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 5700M offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 384 GB/s (Radeon RX 5700M) — a 14.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 5700M. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 8 MB (Radeon RX 5700M) — the Radeon RX 5700M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	Radeon RX 5700M
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	384 GB/s+14%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	8 MB+433%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5700M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	Radeon RX 5700M
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5700M). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5700M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	Radeon RX 5700M
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	VCN 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER draws 125W versus the Radeon RX 5700M's 180W — a 36.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 500W (Radeon RX 5700M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	Radeon RX 5700M
TDP	125W-31%	180W
Recommended PSU	450W-10%	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	101.5+44%	70.4