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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

GeForce GTX 1660 vs GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

The GeForce GTX 1660 is quite a bit slower than the GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.

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Up to 51% faster on average across 100+ games
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FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Resolution

Quality

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Overwatch 22023

GeForce GTX 1660

250FPS

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

294FPS

League of Legends2009

GeForce GTX 1660

476FPS

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

481FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

GeForce GTX 1660

61FPS

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

70FPS

Valorant2020

GeForce GTX 1660

615FPS

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

660FPS

Fortnite2017

GeForce GTX 1660

40FPS

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

71FPS

Minecraft2011

GeForce GTX 1660

873FPS

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

909FPS

Dota 22013

GeForce GTX 1660

365FPS

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

379FPS

Counter-Strike 22023

GeForce GTX 1660

484FPS

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

478FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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GeForce GTX 1660

11%

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

32%

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile ranks 21 points higher.

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GeForce GTX 1660

5027 TFLOPS

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

8986 TFLOPS

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile has 79% more compute power.

Pixel Fillratehelp

GeForce GTX 1660

85.68 GP/s

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

84.24 GP/s

GeForce GTX 1660 fills pixels 2% faster.

Texture Fillratehelp

GeForce GTX 1660

157.1 GT/s

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

140.4 GT/s

GeForce GTX 1660 maps textures 12% faster.

VRAMhelp

GeForce GTX 1660

6 GB

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

6 GB

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GeForce GTX 1660

192.1 GB/s

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

192 GB/s

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GeForce GTX 1660

120W

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

50W

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile draws 70W less power.

Pricehelp

GeForce GTX 1660

$219.83

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce GTX 1660GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GDDR5

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GDDR6

192-bit

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96-bit

GeForce 16

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GeForce 40 Mobile

Desktop

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Mobile

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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GTX 1660 or GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile?expand_more

The GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile. It's 191% faster than the GeForce GTX 1660 on average across 100+ games, scoring 32/100 vs 11/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile than GeForce GTX 1660?expand_more

191% 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 or GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile?expand_more

The GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 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 4050 Mobile worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 32/100 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 and GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile?expand_more

Performance: GeForce GTX 1660 scores 11/100, GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile scores 32/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the GeForce GTX 1660 or GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 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 or GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile?expand_more

The GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile is the stronger pick at 32/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce GTX 1660 and GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile?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.