AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660

FPS benchmarks across 148 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

AMD

RX 6500 XT

RDNA 2 · 4 GB GDDR6

#48 / 71▼

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.9/100

Lowest price

$215

FPS / $

1.535

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Nvidia

GTX 1660

Turing · 6 GB GDDR5

#57 / 71▲

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.11/100

Lowest price

$229

FPS / $

1.489

See the cheapest model See all 3 models

Our verdict

The GTX 1660 is on average 6% faster than the RX 6500 XT at 1440p across our reference games.
Both cards are currently at the same price (around $215).

Gaming performance

Benchmarks measured with a r9-9950x3D2 to avoid bottlenecking the graphics cards.

RX 6500 XT

GTX 1660

Counter-Strike 2

+1%

342 FPS

1% low 187

346 FPS

1% low 198

Apex Legends

+3%

179 FPS

1% low 119

185 FPS

1% low 128

Grand Theft Auto V

+13%

56 FPS

1% low 43

63 FPS

1% low 47

Red Dead Redemption 2

+14%

78 FPS

1% low 59

89 FPS

1% low 63

Cyberpunk 2077

+16%

56 FPS

1% low 43

65 FPS

1% low 49

Rocket League

+6%

604 FPS

1% low 261

638 FPS

1% low 269

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+16%

90 FPS

1% low 66

104 FPS

1% low 75

Crimson Desert

+14%

66 FPS

1% low 50

75 FPS

1% low 53

FPS / $

The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.

RX 6500 XT

1.535

GTX 1660

1.489

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Specifications

	RX 6500 XT	GTX 1660
Architecture	RDNA 2	Turing
Release date	2022-01	2019-03
Video memory	4 GB	6 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory bus	64 bit	192 bit
Bandwidth	144 GB/s	192 GB/s
Shading units	1024	1408
Boost clock	2815 MHz	1785 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	107 W	120 W
Recommended PSU	400 W	450 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x4	PCIe 3.0 x16
Launch price	$199	$219

Popularity on DropReference

RX 6500 XT

#48 / 71

Popularity score2.4/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

$701

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

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GTX 1660

#57 / 71

Popularity score0.9/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

$804

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

14/07/26

EVGA GeForce GTX 1660 SC Ultra Gaming 6GB GDDR5

AMD Ryzen 5 3400G (3.7 GHz / 4.2 GHz) - Version tray

Unnamed build

r5-3400g

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Real-time prices and stock in your region

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RX 6500 XT

5 models tracked

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GTX 1660

3 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6500 XT or the GTX 1660?

The GTX 1660 is on average 6% faster than the RX 6500 XT at 1440p across our reference games. Both cards are currently at the same price (around $215).

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 6500 XT or GTX 1660?

At 1440p, the RX 6500 XT averages 305 FPS versus 322 FPS for the GTX 1660 across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 6500 XT?

A power supply of around 400 W is recommended for the RX 6500 XT. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

What power supply do you need for the GTX 1660?

A power supply of around 450 W is recommended for the GTX 1660. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 6500 XT?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6500 XT is the r5-5500 (14 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the GTX 1660?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the GTX 1660 is the r5-3400g (1 builds).

How much does the RX 6500 XT cost right now?

The RX 6500 XT is available from $215. We track 5 models in real time.

How much does the GTX 1660 cost right now?

The GTX 1660 is available from $229. We track 3 models in real time.

AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT, based on RDNA 2 architecture, offers entry-level gaming performance with 4 GB of GDDR6 memory. Perfect for 1080p gaming, it supports ray tracing and provides excellent value for money for beginner gamers.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660, with Turing architecture, offers mid-range gaming performance with 6 GB of GDDR5 memory. Ideal for 1080p and 1440p gaming, it provides excellent performance-to-price ratio and requires only modest power supply.