Escape From Tarkov
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CalebHoelscher·21h ago
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GeForce GTX 1660 Ti vs GeForce RTX 5050
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is quite a bit slower than the GeForce RTX 5050 on average across 100+ games and it's also a slightly worse value for money, as it's only $94.26 cheaper!
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti13% Score
- Up to 12% more expensive – $245.73 vs $339.99
GeForce RTX 505021% Score
- Up to 62% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 6 years and 5 months newer
- Up to 12% cheaper – $339.99 vs $245.73
- Up to 82% better value for money
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
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GeForce RTX 5050 has 142% more compute power.
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GeForce GTX 1660 Ti fills pixels 3% faster.
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GeForce RTX 5050 maps textures 21% faster.
Memory Bandwidthhelp
GeForce RTX 5050 moves data 11% faster.
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti or GeForce RTX 5050?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 5050. It's 62% faster than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti on average across 100+ games, scoring 21/100 vs 13/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is GeForce RTX 5050 than GeForce GTX 1660 Ti?expand_more
62% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti or GeForce RTX 5050?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 5050 is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the GeForce RTX 5050 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 21/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce GTX 1660 Ti and GeForce RTX 5050?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GTX 1660 Ti scores 13/100, GeForce RTX 5050 scores 21/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti or GeForce RTX 5050 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti or GeForce RTX 5050?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 5050 is the stronger pick at 21/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti and GeForce RTX 5050?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.
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