AMD Radeon RX 6800 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660, Gaming Comparison
AMD Radeon RX 6800 wins 12 of 12 benchmarks, averaging 214.1% faster.
Both cards' numbers are anchored estimates calibrated against our measured cards, pending first-party measurement. Treat small gaps as ties.
What the numbers say
The gap is widest in The Last of Us Part I, where AMD Radeon RX 6800 leads by 244% (55 vs 16 FPS); the closest fight is Red Dead Redemption 2 (200% apart); on launch pricing, AMD Radeon RX 6800 is the better value at 15.4 FPS per $100 of MSRP (vs 13).
Benchmark results head-to-head
| Benchmark | AMD Radeon RX 6800 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atomic Heart FPS | 119 | 39 | +205% |
| Call of Duty: MW2 FPS | 76 | 24 | +217% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 FPS | 82 | 25 | +228% |
| Dying Light 2 FPS | 89 | 28 | +218% |
| Elden Ring FPS | 91 | 30 | +203% |
| F1 2022 FPS | 159 | 50 | +218% |
| Forza Horizon 5 FPS | 94 | 30 | +213% |
| Hogwarts Legacy FPS | 69 | 23 | +200% |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS | 87 | 29 | +200% |
| Resident Evil 4 Remake FPS | 92 | 29 | +217% |
| Star Wars Jedi: Survivor FPS | 55 | 18 | +206% |
| The Last of Us Part I FPS | 55 | 16 | +244% |
Specifications compared
| AMD Radeon RX 6800 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 16GB | 6GB |
| Transistors | 26,800M | 6,600M |
| Architecture | RDNA 2 (Navi 21) | Turing (TU116) |
| Memory bandwidth | 512 GB/s | 192 GB/s |
| Boost clock | 2,105 MHz | 1,785 MHz |
| TDP | 250 W | 120 W |
| Launch MSRP | $579 | $219 |
| Release | 2020-11-18 | 2019-03-14 |
FAQ
- Which is better for gaming: AMD Radeon RX 6800 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660?
- AMD Radeon RX 6800 performs better for gaming, winning 12 of 12 benchmarks in our suite with an average 214.1% advantage.
- What are the main hardware differences between AMD Radeon RX 6800 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660?
- AMD Radeon RX 6800 has 16GB VRAM and a 250W TDP, while NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 has 6GB VRAM and a 120W TDP.
- Is AMD Radeon RX 6800 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 better value for money?
- Measured against launch MSRP, AMD Radeon RX 6800 delivers more performance per dollar: 15.4 average FPS per $100 versus 13. Street prices move, so check current pricing before deciding.
- Where is the biggest performance difference between AMD Radeon RX 6800 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660?
- The Last of Us Part I: AMD Radeon RX 6800 leads by roughly 244% (55 vs 16 FPS) in our testing.
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