AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

FPS benchmarks across 139 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

AMD

RX 6500 XT

RDNA 2 · 4 GB GDDR6

#35 / 69

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

$208

FPS / €

1.466

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Nvidia

GTX 1660 Ti

Turing · 6 GB GDDR6

#48 / 69

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.14/100

Lowest price

$299

FPS / €

1.12

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Our verdict

The GTX 1660 Ti is on average 10% faster than the RX 6500 XT at 1440p across our reference games.
The RX 6500 XT is currently $91 cheaper ($208 vs $299).
With 1.466 FPS per euro, the RX 6500 XT offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Gaming performance

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

RX 6500 XT

GTX 1660 Ti

Counter-Strike 2

+8%

314 FPS

1% low 188

338 FPS

1% low 194

Apex Legends

+14%

154 FPS

1% low 110

176 FPS

1% low 125

Grand Theft Auto V

+18%

44 FPS

1% low 33

52 FPS

1% low 39

Red Dead Redemption 2

+19%

78 FPS

1% low 59

93 FPS

1% low 69

Cyberpunk 2077

+50%

26 FPS

1% low 20

39 FPS

1% low 28

Rocket League

+6%

560 FPS

1% low 230

593 FPS

1% low 249

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+33%

57 FPS

1% low 44

76 FPS

1% low 54

Crimson Desert

+18%

66 FPS

1% low 50

78 FPS

1% low 59

FPS / €

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

RX 6500 XT

1.466

GTX 1660 Ti

1.12

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Specifications

	RX 6500 XT	GTX 1660 Ti
Architecture	RDNA 2	Turing
Release date	2022-01	2019-02
Video memory	4 GB	6 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	64 bit	192 bit
Bandwidth	144 GB/s	288 GB/s
Shading units	1024	1536
Boost clock	2815 MHz	1770 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	$279

Popularity on DropReference

RX 6500 XT

#35 / 69

Popularity score1.8/100

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

$705

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 Ti

#48 / 69

Popularity score1.1/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.1%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

$995

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

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All models

Real-time prices and stock in your region

RX 6500 XT

20 models tracked

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GTX 1660 Ti

18 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

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

The GTX 1660 Ti is on average 10% faster than the RX 6500 XT at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 6500 XT is currently $91 cheaper ($208 vs $299). With 1.466 FPS per euro, the RX 6500 XT offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

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

At 1440p, the RX 6500 XT averages 278 FPS versus 305 FPS for the GTX 1660 Ti 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 Ti?

A power supply of around 450 W is recommended for the GTX 1660 Ti. 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 (13 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the GTX 1660 Ti?

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

How much does the RX 6500 XT cost right now?

The RX 6500 XT is available from $208. We track 20 models in real time.

How much does the GTX 1660 Ti cost right now?

The GTX 1660 Ti is available from $299. We track 18 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 Ti

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, with Turing architecture, offers mid-range gaming performance with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory. A superior version of the GTX 1660 series, it excels at 1080p and 1440p and provides excellent performance-to-price ratio.