NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660

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

Nvidia

GTX 1050 Ti

Pascal · 4 GB GDDR5

#41 / 69
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.3/100

Lowest price

$225

FPS / €

1.222

Nvidia

GTX 1660

Turing · 6 GB GDDR5

#52 / 69
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660
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

Currently unavailable

Our verdict

  • The GTX 1660 is on average 16% faster than the GTX 1050 Ti at 1440p across our reference games.

Gaming performance

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

GTX 1050 Ti
GTX 1660
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

+2%
328 FPS
1% low 186
333 FPS
1% low 187
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

+25%
131 FPS
1% low 91
164 FPS
1% low 121
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

+50%
34 FPS
1% low 26
51 FPS
1% low 36
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

+48%
60 FPS
1% low 46
89 FPS
1% low 63
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

+100%
17 FPS
1% low 12
34 FPS
1% low 26
Rocket League

Rocket League

+10%
540 FPS
1% low 211
594 FPS
1% low 232
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+84%
38 FPS
1% low 29
70 FPS
1% low 52
Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert

+50%
50 FPS
1% low 39
75 FPS
1% low 53

FPS / €

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

GTX 1050 Ti
1.222
GTX 1660

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Specifications

GTX 1050 Ti GTX 1660
ArchitecturePascal Turing
Release date2016-10 2019-03
Video memory4 GB 6 GB
Memory typeGDDR5 GDDR5
Memory bus128 bit 192 bit
Bandwidth112 GB/s 192 GB/s
Shading units768 1408
Boost clock1392 MHz 1785 MHz
Power draw (TDP)75 W 120 W
Recommended PSU300 W 450 W
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Launch price$139 $219

Popularity on DropReference

GTX 1050 Ti

#41 / 69
Popularity score1.5/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.2%

Number of builds created with this GPU

22

Average build price

$955

GTX 1660

#52 / 69
Popularity score1/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

0

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the GTX 1050 Ti or the GTX 1660?

The GTX 1660 is on average 16% faster than the GTX 1050 Ti at 1440p across our reference games.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: GTX 1050 Ti or GTX 1660?

At 1440p, the GTX 1050 Ti averages 255 FPS versus 297 FPS for the GTX 1660 across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the GTX 1050 Ti?

A power supply of around 300 W is recommended for the GTX 1050 Ti. 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.

Which CPU should you pair with the GTX 1050 Ti?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the GTX 1050 Ti is the r5-5500 (4 builds).

How much does the GTX 1050 Ti cost right now?

The GTX 1050 Ti is available from $225. We track 21 models in real time.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, with Pascal architecture, offers entry-level gaming performance with 4 GB of GDDR5 memory. Ideal for 1080p gaming with moderate settings, it doesn't require external power and is perfect for budget configurations.

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.

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