NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, Gaming Comparison
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 wins 12 of 12 benchmarks, averaging 254.1% 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 Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, where NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 leads by 272% (18 vs 67 FPS); the closest fight is Forza Horizon 5 (230% apart); on launch pricing, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is the better value at 14.3 FPS per $100 of MSRP (vs 13).
Benchmark results head-to-head
| Benchmark | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atomic Heart FPS | 39 | 130 | -70% |
| Call of Duty: MW2 FPS | 24 | 85 | -72% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 FPS | 25 | 92 | -73% |
| Dying Light 2 FPS | 28 | 104 | -73% |
| Elden Ring FPS | 30 | 104 | -71% |
| F1 2022 FPS | 50 | 177 | -72% |
| Forza Horizon 5 FPS | 30 | 99 | -70% |
| Hogwarts Legacy FPS | 23 | 78 | -71% |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS | 29 | 101 | -71% |
| Resident Evil 4 Remake FPS | 29 | 107 | -73% |
| Star Wars Jedi: Survivor FPS | 18 | 67 | -73% |
| The Last of Us Part I FPS | 16 | 58 | -72% |
Specifications compared
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 6GB | 10GB |
| Transistors | 6,600M | 28,300M |
| Die size | 284 mm² | 628.4 mm² |
| Transistor density | 23.2 M/mm² | 45 M/mm² |
| Architecture | Turing (TU116) | Ampere (GA102) |
| Memory bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 760 GB/s |
| Boost clock | 1,785 MHz | 1,710 MHz |
| TDP | 120 W | 320 W |
| Launch MSRP | $219 | $699 |
| Release | 2019-03-14 | 2020-09-17 |
FAQ
- Which is better for gaming: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080?
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 performs better for gaming, winning 12 of 12 benchmarks in our suite with an average 254.1% advantage.
- What are the main hardware differences between NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080?
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 has 6GB VRAM and a 120W TDP, while NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has 10GB VRAM and a 320W TDP.
- Is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 better value for money?
- Measured against launch MSRP, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 delivers more performance per dollar: 14.3 average FPS per $100 versus 13. Street prices move, so check current pricing before deciding.
- Where is the biggest performance difference between NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080?
- Star Wars Jedi: Survivor: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 leads by roughly 272% (18 vs 67 FPS) in our testing.
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