NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, Gaming Comparison
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti wins 12 of 12 benchmarks, averaging 107.7% faster.
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti'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 The Last of Us Part I, where NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 111% (18 vs 38 FPS); the closest fight is Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (105% apart); on launch pricing, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the better value at 17.4 FPS per $100 of MSRP (vs 12).
Benchmark results head-to-head
| Benchmark | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atomic Heart FPS | 46 | 96 | -52% |
| Call of Duty: MW2 FPS | 28 | 58 | -52% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 FPS | 30 | 62 | -52% |
| Dying Light 2 FPS | 33 | 69 | -52% |
| Elden Ring FPS | 35 | 72 | -51% |
| F1 2022 FPS | 59 | 123 | -52% |
| Forza Horizon 5 FPS | 36 | 74 | -51% |
| Hogwarts Legacy FPS | 27 | 56 | -52% |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS | 34 | 71 | -52% |
| Resident Evil 4 Remake FPS | 34 | 71 | -52% |
| Star Wars Jedi: Survivor FPS | 22 | 45 | -51% |
| The Last of Us Part I FPS | 18 | 38 | -53% |
Specifications compared
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 6GB | 8GB |
| Transistors | 6,600M | 17,400M |
| Die size | 284 mm² | 392.5 mm² |
| Transistor density | 23.2 M/mm² | 44.3 M/mm² |
| Architecture | Turing (TU116) | Ampere (GA104) |
| Memory bandwidth | 288 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| Boost clock | 1,770 MHz | 1,665 MHz |
| TDP | 120 W | 200 W |
| Launch MSRP | $279 | $399 |
| Release | 2019-02-22 | 2020-12-02 |
FAQ
- Which is better for gaming: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti performs better for gaming, winning 12 of 12 benchmarks in our suite with an average 107.7% advantage.
- What are the main hardware differences between NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti has 6GB VRAM and a 120W TDP, while NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8GB VRAM and a 200W TDP.
- Is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better value for money?
- Measured against launch MSRP, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti delivers more performance per dollar: 17.4 average FPS per $100 versus 12. Street prices move, so check current pricing before deciding.
- Where is the biggest performance difference between NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
- The Last of Us Part I: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by roughly 111% (18 vs 38 FPS) in our testing.
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti full review · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti full review · All Gaming rankings