GeForce GTX 1660 SupervsGeForce RTX 4090
The GeForce GTX 1660 Super is a budget-friendly 1080p card for gamers who just want solid performance without breaking the bank, while the RTX 4090 is a top-tier monster for 4K enthusiasts and creators who need every ounce of power.
GeForce GTX 1660 Super
Turing · TSMC 12 nm · 2019
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GeForce RTX 4090
Ada Lovelace · TSMC 5 nm · 2022
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Overall Performance Score
A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest consumer GPU available.
Side-by-Side Specs
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The RTX 4090 wins easily for anyone needing top-tier performance, but the GTX 1660 Super is the smarter pick for budget builds.
The GTX 1660 Super offers better value for budget buyers who only need solid 1080p gaming.
The GTX 1660 Super is the right choice for a low-cost office PC or light gaming rig where the RTX 4090 would be wasted.
Frequently asked questions
Is the GTX 1660 Super better than the RTX 4090?
Overall the RTX 4090 is the stronger graphics card: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (92 vs 30 out of 100), so it leads the GTX 1660 Super in most workloads.
How much faster is the RTX 4090 than the GTX 1660 Super?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 4090 is roughly 207% faster than the GTX 1660 Super overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the GTX 1660 Super or the RTX 4090?
If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 4090. If the GTX 1660 Super is meaningfully cheaper where you shop, it can be the better value for similar real-world results — check current prices and the full spec comparison above before deciding.