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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

The GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q is quite a bit faster than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.

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Up to 26% 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.

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League of Legends2009

GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q

480FPS

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

477FPS

Dota 22013

GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q

377FPS

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

370FPS

Apex Legends2019

GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q

226FPS

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

211FPS

Fortnite2017

GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q

69FPS

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

51FPS

Overwatch 22023

GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q

290FPS

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

265FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q

69FPS

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

64FPS

Counter-Strike 22023

GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q

478FPS

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

481FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q

208FPS

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

200FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q

31%

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

13%

GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q ranks 18 points higher.

FP32 Computehelp

GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q

6447 TFLOPS

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

5437 TFLOPS

GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q has 19% more compute power.

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GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q

70.08 GP/s

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

84.96 GP/s

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti fills pixels 21% faster.

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GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q

201.5 GT/s

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

169.9 GT/s

GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q maps textures 19% faster.

VRAMhelp

GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q

8 GB

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

6 GB

GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q has 2 GB more VRAM.

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GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q

384 GB/s

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

288 GB/s

GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q moves data 33% faster.

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GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q

80W

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

120W

GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q draws 40W less power.

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GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

$245.73

GeForce RTX 2080 Max-QGeForce GTX 1660 Ti

GDDR6

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GDDR6

256-bit

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192-bit

GeForce 20 Mobile

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GeForce 16

Mobile

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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q or GeForce GTX 1660 Ti?expand_more

The GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q. It's 138% faster than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti on average across 100+ games, scoring 31/100 vs 13/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q than GeForce GTX 1660 Ti?expand_more

138% 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 RTX 2080 Max-Q or GeForce GTX 1660 Ti?expand_more

The GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q 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 2080 Max-Q worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 31/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q and GeForce GTX 1660 Ti?expand_more

Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q scores 31/100, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti scores 13/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q or GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 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 RTX 2080 Max-Q or GeForce GTX 1660 Ti?expand_more

The GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q is the stronger pick at 31/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q and GeForce GTX 1660 Ti?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.