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RTX 2060 Vs GTX 1660 Ti [We Tested 11 Games]

We compare the GeForce RTX 2060 and GTX 1660 Ti in Gaming Benchmarks and see how these two GPUs perform at 1080 resolution.

Previously, we conducted a comparison between AMD’s RX 7900 XTX and NVIDIA’s 4070 Ti, where the former had shown superior performance over the latter. In this analysis, we will shift our focus toward NVIDIA’s previous graphics card generations and compare the GeForce RTX 2060 vs GTX 1660 Ti.

Key Takeaways

  • The RTX 2060 had a 15.9% higher performance on average than the GTX 1660 Ti in our testing.
  • Moreover, we found the GTX 1660 Ti consumed 32.9% less power than the RTX 2060 in our benchmarks on average.
  • In addition, the GTX 1660 Ti remained 8.8% cooler than our RTX 2060 in our performance testing.

Comparison Table

Technical SpecsGeForce RTX 2060GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
GPU NameTU106TU116
ArchitectureTuringTuring
CUDA Cores19201536
Tensor Cores240NA
RT Cores30NA
TMUs12096
ROPs4848
Suggested PSU450 W300 W
Release DateOct 17th, 2018Feb 22nd, 2019

Architectural Difference

  1. Process Node: Both cards have the same 12nm processing nodes, which are far from the cutting edge today.
  2. Clock Speed: The base clock of the RTX 2060 is around 1365MHz, while the GTX 1660 Ti has a base of around 1500MHz. The boost clock is also higher on the GTX card, around 1770MHz than the 1680MHz on the RTX 2060.
  3. VRAM: Both graphics cards come with 6GB of GDDR6 VRAM, with a bus width of 192-bit.
  4. TDP: The RTX 2060 sucks back more power than the GTX 1660 Ti, 160 watts instead of 120 watts.
  5. Other Features: The RTX family of graphics cards brought a slew of features with them, which include hard-accelerated ray tracing and DLSS AI upscaling.

Gaming Performance 

Now that we have gone through the hardware specifications of the GeForce RTX 2060 vs GTX 1660 Ti, it’s time to take a deeper dive into their real-world performance when it comes to modern gaming.

A comprehensive and thorough analysis will help us evaluate the strengths and limitations of both graphics cards in various modern games and ultimately determine which one comes out on top.

Testing Rig

Here are the specs of the testing rig:

  • CPU: Intel Core i9-10900K
  • Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX Z490-F GAMING
  • Memory: Patriot Viper Steel(2x8GB) 4000 MHz DDR4 CL 17-17-17-34-329
  • CPU Cooler: Corsair iCUE H150i PRO XT RGB
  • Operating System: Windows 10

Death Stranding

Death Stranding
Death Stranding 1080p Gaming Benchmarks – Image Credits (Tech4Gamers)
  • In our performance testing, Death Stranding had a 16.9% higher performance on the RTX 2060 at an average framerate of 109 FPS, while the GTX 1660 Ti had an average framerate of around 92 FPS.
  • Furthermore, the RTX 2060 displays a superior 1% low performance in comparison to the GTX 1660 Ti, indicating a 16.3% boost with 99 FPS over 84 FPS.

Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2
Red Dead Redemption 2 1080p Gaming Benchmarks – Image Credits (Tech4Gamers)
  • Travelling through the forests of Red Dead Redemption 2 had a performance of 77 FPS on average on the RTX 2060, while the GTX 1660 Ti had an average performance of 60 FPS, which comes to a 24.8% performance uplift for the RDR 2.
  • The RTX 2060 showed lows of around 58 FPS, while the GTX 1660 Ti had a minimum performance of 50 FPS, which computes a 14.8% advantage for the RTX card.

Doom Eternal

Doom Eternal
Doom Eternal 1080p Gaming Benchmarks – Image Credits (Tech4Gamers)
  • There was a difference of around 12.9% in our test of Doom Eternal, with the RTX 2060 being in the advantage with an average framerate of 140 FPS, while the GTX 1660 Ti had a performance of 123 FPS.
  • In addition, the RTX 2060 outshines the GTX 1660 Ti in 1% low performance, resulting in a 6.5% improvement with 94 FPS compared to 88 FPS.

Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order

Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order
Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order 1080p Gaming Benchmarks – Image Credits (Tech4Gamers)
  • The large performance gap continued in our test of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen order, with the RTX 2060 being in a lead of around 19.3% in this game. The average for this card was around 102 FPS, while the GTX 1660 Ti had an average of only 84 FPS.
  • This also translated into a 25.5% difference in 1% lows, with the RTX 2060 dipping to around 84 FPS, while the GTX 1660 Ti got down to around 65 FPS.

Warzone

Warzone
Warzone 1080p Gaming Benchmarks – Image Credits (Tech4Gamers)
  • Warzone held a 13.3% advantage for the RTX 2060 in our test of the game, with an average framerate of 120 FPS, while the GTX 1660 Ti had an average of 105 FPS.
  • 1% lows showed a 12% difference between the two cards, with the RTX 2060 going down to around 106 FPS, while the GTX 1660 Ti had a minimum framerate of around 94 FPS.

Battlefield V

Battlefield V
Battlefield V 1080p Gaming Benchmarks – Image Credits (Tech4Gamers)
  • The beatdown on the 1660 Ti continued into our run of Battlefield V, with an average framerate of 95 FPS for the aforementioned card, while the RTX 2060 had a performance of 111 FPS on average. This comes out to a 15.5% advantage for the RTX 2060.
  • Furthermore, the RTX 2060 offers a stronger 1% low performance than the GTX 1660 Ti, with a 15.9% boost in 95 FPS as opposed to 81 FPS.

Fortnite

Fortnite
Fortnite 1080p Gaming Benchmarks – Image Credits (Tech4Gamers)
  • Our benchmark of Fortnite Battle Royal also had a 13.8% performance advantage on the RTX 2060. The mentioned card had an average framerate of around 139 FPS, while the GTX 1660 Ti had an average of around 121 FPS.
  • 1% lows were also 11.8% stronger on the RTX 2060, with a minimum of 116 FPS, while the GTX 1660 Ti had a minimum framerate of 103 FPS.

F1 2020

F1 2020
F1 2020 1080p Gaming Benchmarks – Image Credits (Tech4Gamers)
  • The GTX 1660 Ti took another loss in our test of F1 2020, with an average performance of 114 FPS, while the RTX 2060 had a performance of around 134 FPS on average, which equates to a 16.1% average.
  • The lows were around 15% higher on the RTX 2060 at 107 FPS, while the GTX 1660 Ti had lows of around 92 FPS.

Rainbow Six Siege

Rainbow Six Siege
Rainbow Six Siege 1080p Gaming Benchmarks – Image Credits (Tech4Gamers)
  • The RTX 2060 had an average framerate of around 239 FPS, while the GTX 1660 Ti had a performance of 205 FPS in our test of Rainbow Six Siege. This difference comes out to around a 15.3% advantage for the RTX 2060.
  • Additionally, the GTX 1660 Ti trails behind the RTX 2060 in 1% low performance, demonstrating a 15.4% drop in 179 FPS compared to 209 FPS.

Shadow of The Tomb Raider

Shadow of The Tomb Raider
Shadow of The Tomb Raider 1080p Gaming Benchmarks – Image Credits (Tech4Gamers)
  • Finally, the last game of our test also had the RTX 2060 winning by a substantial margin. The RTX 2060 had an average framerate of 98 FPS, while the GTX 1660 Ti had an average of 83 FPS. This comes out to a difference of 16.5%.
  • Moreover, the RTX 2060 exhibits a stronger 1% low performance than the GTX 1660 Ti, with an improvement of 17% in 89 FPS versus 75 FPS.

Overall Gaming Performance

Overall Gaming Performance
Overall Gaming Performance 1080p Gaming Benchmarks – Image Credits (Tech4Gamers)

Our benchmarks showed that the RTX 2060 had an average framerate of 126.9 FPS, which is around 17.5% greater than the GTX 1660 Ti’s 108.2 FPS average.

The RTX 2060 clearly wins in terms of gaming performance in our tests, as the difference in 1% lows also sustained around the same difference as the averages. This came out as the GTX 1660 Ti being relatively much more choppy, significantly reducing the enjoyment of games.

Average Power Consumption

Average Power Consumption
Average Power Consumption 1080p Gaming Benchmarks – Image Credits (Tech4Gamers)

On average, in our tests, the GTX 1660 Ti consumed around 119 watts of power, while the RTX 2060 took back around 166 watts. This comes out to a difference of around 32.9%, which is very significant.

A major drawback to the RTX 2060’s higher power consumption is the increased power bill it induces, meaning going for the GTX 1660 Ti will result in significant savings over the lifespan of that card in your system.

Average Thermal Statistics

Average Thermal Statistics
Average Thermal Statistics 1080p Gaming Benchmarks – Image Credits (Tech4Gamers)

The RTX 2060 also ran significantly hotter than the GTX card in our testing, averaging a temperature of around 68.5°C, which is around 8.8% greater than the 62.7°C temperature that the GTX 1660 Ti had on average.

The temperatures of your graphics card are highly dependent on various factors, specifically in the setup you use, so the difference might be less or more apparent in your experience.

Pricing And Availability

As of late November 2023, the RTX 2060 has a price tag of around $170 on the used market, while the GTX 1660 Ti goes for around $140. The price point of these cards makes them excellent starter graphics cards for 1080p gaming.

As for availability, these cards are being phased out by most retailers because of their age, but there is plenty of supply in the used market. 

What We Recommend

Now that we have a point of reference to judge the RTX 2060 vs GTX 1660 Ti, this section of the comparison will highlight the winner of our comparison.

Going through all the points of the comparison, the RTX 2060 comes out as the obvious victor. It costs about the same as the GTX 1660 Ti while giving a significant boost in performance.

In addition to this, the use of DLSS upscaling in this card makes it very hard to make a case for its competitor.

Pros And Cons

GPUProsCons
GeForce RTX 2060Better performance than the GTX 1070 Ti

Sleek design for the Founders Edition
More expensive than the last gen GPUs
GeForce GTX 1660 TiHigh performance at 1920 x 1080 resolution

Reasonable price point
No RTX ray tracing features are available

FAQs

What is the difference in power consumption between the RTX 2060 and GTX 1660 Ti?

According to the RTX 2060, it has a higher average power consumption of 166.1 W compared to the GTX 1660 Ti’s 119.1 W.

Which graphics card offers better thermal efficiency in benchmark testing, the RTX 2060 or GTX 1660 Ti?

The GTX 1660 Ti offers better thermal efficiency in benchmark testing, with an average temperature that is 8.8% lower than the RTX 2060.

Does the GTX 1660 Ti have RTX ray tracing capabilities?

No, the GTX 1660 Ti does not have RTX ray tracing capabilities, as it does not have RT/Tensor cores.


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