GeForce GTX 1660 SupervsGeForce RTX 5080
The GeForce GTX 1660 Super is a budget-friendly card for 1080p gaming, while the RTX 5080 is a top-tier option for high-res ray tracing and creative work.
GeForce GTX 1660 Super
Turing · TSMC 12 nm · 2019
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GeForce RTX 5080
Blackwell 2.0 · TSMC 5 nm · 2025
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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 GeForce RTX 5080 dominates with vastly more speed and memory, making it the clear winner for demanding tasks.
For budget buyers, the older GeForce GTX 1660 Super is the smarter pick at a much lower cost.
The GeForce GTX 1660 Super is the right choice for a low-power, casual gaming PC where modern performance isn't needed.
Frequently asked questions
Is the GTX 1660 Super better than the RTX 5080?
Overall the RTX 5080 is the stronger graphics card: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (86 vs 30 out of 100), so it leads the GTX 1660 Super in most workloads.
How much faster is the RTX 5080 than the GTX 1660 Super?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 5080 is roughly 187% 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 5080?
If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 5080. 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.