NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050

Name: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super
Brand: Nvidia
Availability: InStock

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

Nvidia

GTX 1660 Super

Turing · 6 GB GDDR6

#40 / 69

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.13/100

Lowest price

$230

FPS / €

1.461

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Nvidia

RTX 3050

Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6

#12 / 69

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.15/100

Lowest price

$210

FPS / €

1.491

See the cheapest model See all 95 models

Our verdict

The GTX 1660 Super and the RTX 3050 deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (300 FPS vs 292 FPS on average).
The RTX 3050 is currently $20 cheaper ($210 vs $230).

Gaming performance

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

GTX 1660 Super

RTX 3050

Counter-Strike 2

+3%

332 FPS

1% low 189

321 FPS

1% low 194

Apex Legends

+7%

175 FPS

1% low 125

164 FPS

1% low 114

Grand Theft Auto V

+13%

54 FPS

1% low 38

48 FPS

1% low 37

Red Dead Redemption 2

+11%

97 FPS

1% low 68

87 FPS

1% low 63

Cyberpunk 2077

+12%

37 FPS

1% low 28

33 FPS

1% low 25

Rocket League

585 FPS

1% low 250

584 FPS

1% low 240

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+7%

72 FPS

1% low 55

67 FPS

1% low 50

Crimson Desert

+12%

82 FPS

1% low 58

73 FPS

1% low 53

FPS / €

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

GTX 1660 Super

1.461

RTX 3050

1.491

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Specifications

	GTX 1660 Super	RTX 3050
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Release date	2019-10	2022-01
Video memory	6 GB	8 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	192 bit	128 bit
Bandwidth	336 GB/s	224 GB/s
Shading units	1408	2560
Boost clock	1785 MHz	1777 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	125 W	130 W
Recommended PSU	450 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	PCIe 4.0 x8
Launch price	$229	$249

Popularity on DropReference

GTX 1660 Super

#40 / 69

Popularity score1.6/100

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

$826

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

500€ ATX 1080P

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RTX 3050

#12 / 69

Popularity score11.7/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.1.3%

Number of builds created with this GPU

224

Average build price

$805

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular

850 W · $110

Latest builds

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All models

Real-time prices and stock in your region

GTX 1660 Super

36 models tracked

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RTX 3050

95 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the GTX 1660 Super or the RTX 3050?

The GTX 1660 Super and the RTX 3050 deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (300 FPS vs 292 FPS on average). The RTX 3050 is currently $20 cheaper ($210 vs $230).

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: GTX 1660 Super or RTX 3050?

At 1440p, the GTX 1660 Super averages 300 FPS versus 292 FPS for the RTX 3050 across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the GTX 1660 Super?

A power supply of around 450 W is recommended for the GTX 1660 Super. 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 RTX 3050?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RTX 3050. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular.

Which CPU should you pair with the GTX 1660 Super?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the GTX 1660 Super is the r5-5500 (6 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 3050?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3050 is the r5-5500 (79 builds).

How much does the GTX 1660 Super cost right now?

The GTX 1660 Super is available from $230. We track 36 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 3050 cost right now?

The RTX 3050 is available from $210. We track 95 models in real time.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super

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

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, with Ampere architecture, offers entry-level gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Ideal for 1080p gaming, it supports ray tracing and DLSS for enhanced graphics at an affordable price.