Comparison
RTX 3060 vs GTX 1660
The RTX 3060 is 60.2% faster than GTX 1660 in synthetic benchmark and 72.9% more expensive on the retail market.
- GTX 1650 SUPER
- GTX 1660
- GTX 1660 SUPER
3DMark Performace
8739
+60.2%
3DMark Performace
5454
Video Memory
12 GB
+100.0%
Video Memory
6 GB
Power Consumption
170WPower Consumption
120WEfficiency
51
+13.3%
Efficiency
45
Release Date
2021
Release Date
2019
MSRP
329 $
+50.2%
MSRP
219 $
AMD Equivalent to RTX 3060
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 5700 XT | 9410 | |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 8158 |
AMD Equivalent to GTX 1660
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 6500 XT | 4973 | |
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 4857 |
Is RTX 3060 better than GTX 1660?
RTX 3060 price to performance rating is lower than GTX 1660's. GTX 1660 offers 8.0% better value fo money.
The RTX 3060 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, having power consumption of 170 watts and a 3DMark score of 8739. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 51. GTX 1660's efficiency score is 45 .So RTX 3060 leads by 13.3%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power consumption.