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 160W, a 35W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 240mm, a 11mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 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 equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅76.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅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

❌28% higher power demand at 160W vs 125W.

GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER

2019

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $170 less on MSRP ($229 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 125W instead of 160W, a 35W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 240mm, a 11mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅76.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅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 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 equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

❌28% higher power demand at 160W vs 125W.

Quick Answers

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti averages 76.5% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 22,651 vs 12,692 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER 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 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2019, 78.5% 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 Ti is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is about 74.2% more expensive on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $229 MSRP, and you are getting 76.5% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 78.5% higher G3D Mark. It only holds a slight 2.4% edge in G3D-per-dollar, so the value lead is real but narrow. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

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

Yes. GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $229 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 SUPER Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
1080p
low	102 FPS	177 FPS
medium	90 FPS	162 FPS
high	79 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	65 FPS	124 FPS
1440p
low	92 FPS	143 FPS
medium	79 FPS	118 FPS
high	68 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	93 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	93 FPS
medium	44 FPS	79 FPS
high	33 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	59 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
1080p
low	265 FPS	433 FPS
medium	228 FPS	363 FPS
high	172 FPS	294 FPS
ultra	130 FPS	240 FPS
1440p
low	183 FPS	278 FPS
medium	157 FPS	238 FPS
high	126 FPS	194 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	161 FPS
4K
low	106 FPS	123 FPS
medium	89 FPS	102 FPS
high	73 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	65 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
1080p
low	533 FPS	855 FPS
medium	444 FPS	693 FPS
high	347 FPS	609 FPS
ultra	286 FPS	510 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	660 FPS
medium	343 FPS	527 FPS
high	286 FPS	452 FPS
ultra	214 FPS	382 FPS
4K
low	286 FPS	447 FPS
medium	228 FPS	355 FPS
high	166 FPS	308 FPS
ultra	126 FPS	255 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
1080p
low	405 FPS	775 FPS
medium	327 FPS	639 FPS
high	263 FPS	558 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	492 FPS
1440p
low	329 FPS	613 FPS
medium	266 FPS	503 FPS
high	203 FPS	435 FPS
ultra	162 FPS	378 FPS
4K
low	157 FPS	375 FPS
medium	118 FPS	322 FPS
high	107 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	255 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 4060 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 4060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 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 4060 Ti's 22,651 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 78.5%. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Raw compute: 5.027 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1785 MHz vs 2535 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	12,692	22,651+78%
Architecture	Turing	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	1408	4352+209%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.027 TFLOPS	22.06 TFLOPS+339%
Boost Clock	1785 MHz	2535 MHz+42%
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	88	136+55%
L1 Cache	1.4 MB	4.3 MB+207%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	32 MB+2033%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 SUPER lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
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 SUPER comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — a 16.7% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s+17%	288 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	32 MB+2033%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 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 4060 Ti
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12.2+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 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER draws 125W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 160W — a 24.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
TDP	125W-22%	160W
Recommended PSU	450W-18%	550W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	229mm	240mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75	70°C-7%
Perf/Watt	101.5	141.6+40%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER launched at $229 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4060 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 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 2.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).