NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

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

FPS benchmarks across 150 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

Nvidia

GTX 1660 Super

Turing · 6 GB GDDR6

#38 / 71▲

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

$217

FPS / $

1.627

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Nvidia

RTX 3060 12GB

Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6

#14 / 71

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.29/100

Lowest price

$399

FPS / $

0.93

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Our verdict

The RTX 3060 12GB and the GTX 1660 Super deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (332 FPS vs 330 FPS on average).
The GTX 1660 Super is currently $182 cheaper ($217 vs $399).
With 1.627 FPS/$, the GTX 1660 Super offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
The RTX 3060 12GB packs more video memory (12 GB vs 6 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Gaming performance

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

GTX 1660 Super

RTX 3060 12GB

Counter-Strike 2

+2%

343 FPS

1% low 194

351 FPS

1% low 201

Apex Legends

+6%

192 FPS

1% low 128

203 FPS

1% low 141

Grand Theft Auto V

+3%

66 FPS

1% low 48

68 FPS

1% low 54

Red Dead Redemption 2

+9%

97 FPS

1% low 68

106 FPS

1% low 77

Cyberpunk 2077

+18%

68 FPS

1% low 54

80 FPS

1% low 59

Rocket League

+2%

649 FPS

1% low 274

635 FPS

1% low 271

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+12%

103 FPS

1% low 77

115 FPS

1% low 92

Crimson Desert

+9%

82 FPS

1% low 58

89 FPS

1% low 65

FPS / $

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

GTX 1660 Super

1.627

RTX 3060 12GB

0.93

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Specifications

	GTX 1660 Super	RTX 3060 12GB
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Release date	2019-10	2021-02
Video memory	6 GB	12 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	192 bit	192 bit
Bandwidth	336 GB/s	360 GB/s
Shading units	1408	3584
Boost clock	1785 MHz	1777 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	125 W	170 W
Recommended PSU	450 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price	$229	$329

Popularity on DropReference

GTX 1660 Super

#38 / 71

Popularity score3.7/100

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

$811

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

Unnamed build

500€ ATX 1080P

Unnamed build

RTX 3060 12GB

#14 / 71

Popularity score8.8/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.5%

Number of builds created with this GPU

130

Average build price

$1,022

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

Yannick pc

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GTX 1660 Super

6 models tracked

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RTX 3060 12GB

20 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the GTX 1660 Super or the RTX 3060 12GB?

The RTX 3060 12GB and the GTX 1660 Super deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (332 FPS vs 330 FPS on average). The GTX 1660 Super is currently $182 cheaper ($217 vs $399). With 1.627 FPS/$, the GTX 1660 Super offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RTX 3060 12GB packs more video memory (12 GB vs 6 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: GTX 1660 Super or RTX 3060 12GB?

At 1440p, the GTX 1660 Super averages 330 FPS versus 332 FPS for the RTX 3060 12GB 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 3060 12GB?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RTX 3060 12GB. 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 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 3060 12GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3060 12GB is the r5-5500 (21 builds).

How much does the GTX 1660 Super cost right now?

The GTX 1660 Super is available from $217. We track 6 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 3060 12GB cost right now?

The RTX 3060 12GB is available from $399. We track 20 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 3060 12GB

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 delivers smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p thanks to the Ampere architecture. Featuring 12 GB of GDDR6 memory, it's ideal for gamers seeking great performance at a reasonable price. Supports ray tracing and DLSS for more realistic graphics and better frame rates.