AMD Radeon RX 9070 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660, Gaming Comparison
AMD Radeon RX 9070 wins 2 of 2 benchmarks, averaging 333.8% faster.
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660's 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 Cyberpunk 2077, where AMD Radeon RX 9070 leads by 340% (110 vs 25 FPS); the closest fight is Red Dead Redemption 2 (328% apart); on launch pricing, AMD Radeon RX 9070 is the better value at 21.3 FPS per $100 of MSRP (vs 12.3).
Benchmark results head-to-head
| Benchmark | AMD Radeon RX 9070 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 FPS | 110 | 25 | +340% |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS | 124 | 29 | +328% |
Specifications compared
| AMD Radeon RX 9070 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 16GB | 6GB |
| Transistors | 53,900M | 6,600M |
| Architecture | RDNA 4 (Navi 48) | Turing (TU116) |
| Memory bandwidth | 640 GB/s | 192 GB/s |
| Boost clock | 2,520 MHz | 1,785 MHz |
| TDP | 220 W | 120 W |
| Launch MSRP | $549 | $219 |
| Release | 2025-03-06 | 2019-03-14 |
FAQ
- Which is better for gaming: AMD Radeon RX 9070 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660?
- AMD Radeon RX 9070 performs better for gaming, winning 2 of 2 benchmarks in our suite with an average 333.8% advantage.
- What are the main hardware differences between AMD Radeon RX 9070 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660?
- AMD Radeon RX 9070 has 16GB VRAM and a 220W TDP, while NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 has 6GB VRAM and a 120W TDP.
- Is AMD Radeon RX 9070 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 better value for money?
- Measured against launch MSRP, AMD Radeon RX 9070 delivers more performance per dollar: 21.3 average FPS per $100 versus 12.3. Street prices move, so check current pricing before deciding.
- Where is the biggest performance difference between AMD Radeon RX 9070 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660?
- Cyberpunk 2077: AMD Radeon RX 9070 leads by roughly 340% (110 vs 25 FPS) in our testing.
AMD Radeon RX 9070 full review · NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 full review · All Gaming rankings