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

✅Costs $170 less on MSRP ($229 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 125W instead of 200W, a 75W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 242mm, a 13mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Why buy it

✅61.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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74.2% HIGHER MSRP
$399 MSRPvs$229 MSRP
❌60% higher power demand at 200W vs 125W.

GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER

2019

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $170 less on MSRP ($229 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 125W instead of 200W, a 75W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 242mm, a 13mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅61.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

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74.2% HIGHER MSRP
$399 MSRPvs$229 MSRP
❌60% higher power demand at 200W vs 125W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 61.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 60% higher PassMark G3D performance, DLSS 2 Super Resolution, and 8 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2020 instead of 2019, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2019, 60.0% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 6 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) 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 3060 Ti is about 74.2% more expensive on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $229 MSRP, and you are getting 61.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 60.0% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

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

Yes. GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $229 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
1080p
low	102 FPS	152 FPS
medium	90 FPS	137 FPS
high	79 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	65 FPS	100 FPS
1440p
low	92 FPS	131 FPS
medium	79 FPS	107 FPS
high	68 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	77 FPS
medium	44 FPS	65 FPS
high	33 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	43 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
1080p
low	265 FPS	425 FPS
medium	228 FPS	366 FPS
high	172 FPS	296 FPS
ultra	130 FPS	248 FPS
1440p
low	183 FPS	272 FPS
medium	157 FPS	229 FPS
high	126 FPS	190 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	156 FPS
4K
low	106 FPS	133 FPS
medium	89 FPS	114 FPS
high	73 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	73 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
1080p
low	533 FPS	859 FPS
medium	444 FPS	693 FPS
high	347 FPS	602 FPS
ultra	286 FPS	457 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	658 FPS
medium	343 FPS	529 FPS
high	286 FPS	452 FPS
ultra	214 FPS	343 FPS
4K
low	286 FPS	434 FPS
medium	228 FPS	346 FPS
high	166 FPS	275 FPS
ultra	126 FPS	221 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
1080p
low	405 FPS	580 FPS
medium	327 FPS	514 FPS
high	263 FPS	424 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	373 FPS
1440p
low	329 FPS	478 FPS
medium	266 FPS	427 FPS
high	203 FPS	335 FPS
ultra	162 FPS	290 FPS
4K
low	157 FPS	285 FPS
medium	118 FPS	266 FPS
high	107 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	195 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER scores 12,692 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 60%. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 5.027 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1785 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	12,692	20,312+60%
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	1408	4864+245%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.027 TFLOPS	16.2 TFLOPS+222%
Boost Clock	1785 MHz+7%	1665 MHz
ROPs	48	80+67%
TMUs	88	152+73%
L1 Cache	1.4 MB	4.8 MB+243%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	4 MB+167%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — a 33.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	448 GB/s+33%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	4 MB+167%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
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 NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	NVENC (Ampere)
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	NVDEC (Ampere)
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER draws 125W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 46.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP	125W-38%	200W
Recommended PSU	450W-25%	600W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	229mm	242mm
Height	111mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75	75
Perf/Watt	101.5	101.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER launched at $229 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER costs 42.6% less ($170 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 55.4 (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER offers 8.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).