GeForce GTX 1660 Ti vs Radeon RX 6500 XT
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is quite a bit faster than the Radeon RX 6500 XT on average across 100+ games and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $14.64 more expensive!
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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Radeon RX 6500 XT has 6% more compute power.
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Radeon RX 6500 XT fills pixels 6% faster.
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Radeon RX 6500 XT maps textures 6% faster.
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GeForce GTX 1660 Ti moves data 100% faster.
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti or Radeon RX 6500 XT?expand_more
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti. It's 30% faster than the Radeon RX 6500 XT on average across 100+ games, scoring 13/100 vs 10/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is GeForce GTX 1660 Ti than Radeon RX 6500 XT?expand_more
30% 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 Radeon RX 6500 XT?expand_more
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 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 GTX 1660 Ti worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 13/100 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 Radeon RX 6500 XT?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GTX 1660 Ti scores 13/100, Radeon RX 6500 XT scores 10/100. 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 Radeon RX 6500 XT 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 Radeon RX 6500 XT?expand_more
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is the stronger pick at 13/100. 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 Radeon RX 6500 XT?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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