AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660, Gaming Comparison
AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT wins 12 of 12 benchmarks, averaging 250.1% 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 Dying Light 2, where AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT leads by 268% (103 vs 28 FPS); the closest fight is Forza Horizon 5 (227% apart); on launch pricing, AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is the better value at 15.3 FPS per $100 of MSRP (vs 13).
Benchmark results head-to-head
| Benchmark | AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atomic Heart FPS | 129 | 39 | +231% |
| Call of Duty: MW2 FPS | 84 | 24 | +250% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 FPS | 91 | 25 | +264% |
| Dying Light 2 FPS | 103 | 28 | +268% |
| Elden Ring FPS | 103 | 30 | +243% |
| F1 2022 FPS | 175 | 50 | +250% |
| Forza Horizon 5 FPS | 98 | 30 | +227% |
| Hogwarts Legacy FPS | 77 | 23 | +235% |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS | 100 | 29 | +245% |
| Resident Evil 4 Remake FPS | 106 | 29 | +266% |
| Star Wars Jedi: Survivor FPS | 66 | 18 | +267% |
| The Last of Us Part I FPS | 57 | 16 | +256% |
Specifications compared
| AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT | 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 | 2,250 MHz | 1,785 MHz |
| TDP | 300 W | 120 W |
| Launch MSRP | $649 | $219 |
| Release | 2020-11-18 | 2019-03-14 |
FAQ
- Which is better for gaming: AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660?
- AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT performs better for gaming, winning 12 of 12 benchmarks in our suite with an average 250.1% advantage.
- What are the main hardware differences between AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660?
- AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has 16GB VRAM and a 300W TDP, while NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 has 6GB VRAM and a 120W TDP.
- Is AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 better value for money?
- Measured against launch MSRP, AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT delivers more performance per dollar: 15.3 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 XT and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660?
- Dying Light 2: AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT leads by roughly 268% (103 vs 28 FPS) in our testing.
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