Comparison
GTX 1660 vs GTX 980
The GTX 1660 is 24.9% faster than GTX 980 in synthetic benchmark and 49.4% less expensive on the retail market.
3DMark Performace
5454
+24.9%
3DMark Performace
4367
Video Memory
6 GB
+50.0%
Video Memory
4 GB
Power Consumption
120WPower Consumption
165WEfficiency
45
+73.1%
Efficiency
26
Release Date
2019
Release Date
2015
MSRP
219 $
MSRP
549 $
+150.7%
AMD Equivalent to GTX 1660
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 4857 | |
| Radeon RX 6500 XT | 4973 |
AMD Equivalent to GTX 980
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 590 | 4777 | |
| Radeon RX 580 | 4346 | |
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 4857 |
Is GTX 1660 better than GTX 980?
When considering value for money, GTX 1660 offers a better deal than, GeForce GTX 980 by 90.9%.
The GTX 1660 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, having power consumption of 120 watts and a 3DMark score of 5454. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 45. GTX 980's efficiency score is 26 .So GTX 1660 leads by 73.1%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power consumption.