NVIDIA GeForce
GTX 1660
Turing · 6 GB GDDR5
NVIDIA GeForce VS NVIDIA GeForce GPU COMPARISON
GTX 1660 vs RTX 3060
Compare RightNow GPU Database specifications and median 3DMark Time Spy Graphics scores. The quick answer below is intentionally separated from game-specific FPS and live pricing.
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NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 3060
Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6 / 8 GB GDDR6
QUICK ANSWER
RTX 3060 leads in 3DMark Time Spy
RTX 3060 has a median Graphics score of 8,755 versus 5,443 for GTX 1660, a lead of about 61% in this synthetic workload.
3DMARK TIME SPY
Time Spy Graphics score comparison
Median Graphics scores across submitted 3DMark Time Spy results; higher is better.
GTX 16605,443
Median Time Spy Graphics score · 102,042 resultsView 3DMark result searchRTX 30608,755
Median Time Spy Graphics score · 420,867 resultsView 3DMark result searchTime Spy is a synthetic DirectX 12 workload, not an FPS guarantee. Submitted results can include different board models, drivers, cooling, overclocks, and laptop power limits. Models are desktop GPUs unless explicitly labeled Laptop.
SPECIFICATIONS
GTX 1660 vs RTX 3060 specs
Reference specifications from the RightNow GPU Database, whose upstream records come from TechPowerUp.
| Specification | GTX 1660 | RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| GPU codename | TU116 | GA106 |
| Foundry | TSMC | Samsung |
| Process size | 12 nm | 8 nm |
| Shader units | 1,408 | 3,584 |
| Base clock | 1,530 MHz | 1,320 MHz |
| Boost clock | 1,785 MHz | 1,777 MHz |
| Memory | 6 GB GDDR5 | 12 GB GDDR6 / 8 GB GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 192-bit | 192-bit |
| Memory bandwidth | 192.1 GB/s | 360 GB/s |
| TMUs | 88 | 112 |
| ROPs | 48 | 48 |
| Tensor cores | Not listed | 112 |
| Ray tracing cores | Not listed | 28 |
| L2 cache | 1.5 MB | 3 MB |
| TDP | 120 W | 170 W |
| Recommended system power | 300 W | 450 W |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Power connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Display outputs | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.4a | 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a |
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| FP32 performance | 5.03 TFLOPS | 12.74 TFLOPS |
GTX 1660: RightNow GPU Database · upstream record · retrieved Aug 20, 2026
RTX 3060: RightNow GPU Database · upstream record · retrieved Aug 20, 2026
HOW TO CHOOSE
Should you choose GTX 1660 or RTX 3060?
A useful choice depends on performance, memory, power, price, and the games or workloads you actually use.
Start with measured performance
RTX 3060 has a median Graphics score of 8,755 versus 5,443 for GTX 1660, a lead of about 61% in this synthetic workload. Treat a result within roughly three percent as effectively close in this synthetic workload.
Check memory and power
GTX 1660 lists 6 GB GDDR5 and 120 W graphics power; RTX 3060 lists 12 GB GDDR6 / 8 GB GDDR6 and 170 W. Board-partner models can use different coolers, limits, and connectors.
Verify the exact game and price
This comparison does not invent FPS or value claims. Check independent testing for your games and resolution, then compare the current prices of the exact cards available to you.