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GeForce GTX 1660 vs Radeon R5 230
The GeForce GTX 1660 is quite a bit slower than the Radeon R5 230 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.
GeForce GTX 166011% Score
- Is 5 years newer
- Available for $218.74
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.
FP32 Computehelp
GeForce GTX 1660 has 2414% more compute power.
Pixel Fillratehelp
GeForce GTX 1660 fills pixels 3327% faster.
Texture Fillratehelp
GeForce GTX 1660 maps textures 3042% faster.
Memory Bandwidthhelp
GeForce GTX 1660 moves data 1700% faster.
GDDR5
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DDR3192-bit
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64-bitGeForce 16
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Volcanic Islands (R5 200)Desktop
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GTX 1660 or Radeon R5 230?expand_more
The Radeon R5 230. It's 73% faster than the GeForce GTX 1660 on average across 100+ games, scoring 19/100 vs 11/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Radeon R5 230 than GeForce GTX 1660?expand_more
73% 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 Radeon R5 230?expand_more
The Radeon R5 230 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 Radeon R5 230 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 19/100 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 Radeon R5 230?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GTX 1660 scores 11/100, Radeon R5 230 scores 19/100. 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 Radeon R5 230 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 Radeon R5 230?expand_more
The Radeon R5 230 is the stronger pick at 19/100. 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 Radeon R5 230?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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