NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, Gaming Comparison
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 wins 2 of 2 benchmarks, averaging 113.8% 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 Red Dead Redemption 2, where NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 leads by 118% (34 vs 74 FPS); the closest fight is Cyberpunk 2077 (110% apart); on launch pricing, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is the better value at 22.9 FPS per $100 of MSRP (vs 11.5).
Benchmark results head-to-head
| Benchmark | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 FPS | 30 | 63 | -52% |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS | 34 | 74 | -54% |
Specifications compared
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 6GB | 8GB |
| Transistors | 6,600M | 21,900M |
| Die size | 284 mm² | 181 mm² |
| Transistor density | 23.2 M/mm² | 121 M/mm² |
| Architecture | Turing (TU116) | Blackwell |
| Memory bandwidth | 288 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| Boost clock | 1,770 MHz | 2,497 MHz |
| TDP | 120 W | 145 W |
| Launch MSRP | $279 | $299 |
| Release | 2019-02-22 | 2025-05-19 |
FAQ
- Which is better for gaming: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060?
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 performs better for gaming, winning 2 of 2 benchmarks in our suite with an average 113.8% advantage.
- What are the main hardware differences between NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060?
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti has 6GB VRAM and a 120W TDP, while NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 has 8GB VRAM and a 145W TDP.
- Is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 better value for money?
- Measured against launch MSRP, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 delivers more performance per dollar: 22.9 average FPS per $100 versus 11.5. 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 5060?
- Red Dead Redemption 2: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 leads by roughly 118% (34 vs 74 FPS) in our testing.
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