NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

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

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

Nvidia

GTX 1660

Turing · 6 GB GDDR5

#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.11/100

Lowest price

230€

FPS / €

1.483

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Nvidia

RTX 3060 8GB

Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6

#65 / 71

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.27/100

Lowest price

379€

FPS / €

0.979

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Our verdict

The RTX 3060 8GB and the GTX 1660 deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (332 FPS vs 322 FPS on average).
The GTX 1660 is currently 149€ cheaper (230€ vs 379€).
With 1.483 FPS/€, the GTX 1660 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Gaming performance

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

GTX 1660

RTX 3060 8GB

Counter-Strike 2

+1%

346 FPS

1% low 198

351 FPS

1% low 201

Apex Legends

+10%

185 FPS

1% low 128

203 FPS

1% low 141

Grand Theft Auto V

+8%

63 FPS

1% low 47

68 FPS

1% low 54

Red Dead Redemption 2

+19%

89 FPS

1% low 63

106 FPS

1% low 77

Cyberpunk 2077

+23%

65 FPS

1% low 49

80 FPS

1% low 59

Rocket League

638 FPS

1% low 269

635 FPS

1% low 271

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+11%

104 FPS

1% low 75

115 FPS

1% low 92

Crimson Desert

+19%

75 FPS

1% low 53

89 FPS

1% low 65

FPS / €

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

GTX 1660

1.483

RTX 3060 8GB

0.979

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Specifications

	GTX 1660	RTX 3060 8GB
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Release date	2019-03	2022-10
Video memory	6 GB	8 GB
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory bus	192 bit	128 bit
Bandwidth	192 GB/s	240 GB/s
Shading units	1408	3584
Boost clock	1785 MHz	1777 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	120 W	170 W
Recommended PSU	450 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price	$219	—

Popularity on DropReference

GTX 1660

#48 / 71

Popularity score1.5/100

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

Gigabyte P450B 450W Black 20+4pin ATX

450 W · 32€

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

RTX 3060 8GB

#65 / 71

Popularity score0.7/100

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

1,147€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze

650 W · 54€

Latest builds

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GTX 1660

7 models tracked

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RTX 3060 8GB

3 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the GTX 1660 or the RTX 3060 8GB?

The RTX 3060 8GB and the GTX 1660 deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (332 FPS vs 322 FPS on average). The GTX 1660 is currently 149€ cheaper (230€ vs 379€). With 1.483 FPS/€, the GTX 1660 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: GTX 1660 or RTX 3060 8GB?

At 1440p, the GTX 1660 averages 322 FPS versus 332 FPS for the RTX 3060 8GB across our reference games.

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 Gigabyte P450B 450W Black 20+4pin ATX.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 3060 8GB?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RTX 3060 8GB. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze.

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).

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 3060 8GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3060 8GB is the r7-7700x3D (1 builds).

How much does the GTX 1660 cost right now?

The GTX 1660 is available from 230€. We track 7 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 3060 8GB cost right now?

The RTX 3060 8GB is available from 379€. We track 3 models in real time.

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.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

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.