GeForce RTX 3050 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3050 is the faster graphics card, scoring 32/100 on our gaming benchmark versus 30/100 for the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti — roughly 7% faster. That said, the gap is small, so the cheaper option is often the smarter buy.

Winner

GeForce RTX 3050

32
Gaming score / 100
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NVIDIA

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

30
Gaming score / 100
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Specs compared

SpecGeForce RTX 3050NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Gaming score32/10030/100
VRAM-6 GB
Memory type-GDDR6
TDP70 W120 W
Boost clock-1770 MHz
Release-Feb 2019
MSRP-$229.00

GeForce RTX 3050 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti: which should you buy?

The GeForce RTX 3050 is the faster graphics card, scoring 32/100 on our gaming benchmark versus 30/100 for the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti — roughly 7% faster. That said, the gap is small, so the cheaper option is often the smarter buy. For your specific games and resolution, run both through our comparison tool, check pairing with the bottleneck calculator, or see where each lands on the tier list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3050 better than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti?
The GeForce RTX 3050 is faster for gaming, scoring 32/100 versus 30/100 for the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (about 7% faster).

Should I buy the GeForce RTX 3050 or the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti?
For raw gaming performance, choose the GeForce RTX 3050. If it costs notably more for only a small gain, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti can be the better value. Check current prices before deciding.

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