GeForce GTX 1660 TivsGeForce RTX 5090
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is a budget-friendly 1080p card for gamers who just want solid performance without breaking the bank, while the GeForce RTX 5090 is a top-tier enthusiast card for those chasing the highest resolutions and frame rates.
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Turing · TSMC 12 nm · 2019
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GeForce RTX 5090
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 5090 wins overall for anyone needing top-tier graphics performance.
For budget buyers, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is the smarter pick for 1080p gaming without spending extra.
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is the right choice for an older PC with a limited power supply that can't handle a high-wattage card.
Frequently asked questions
Is the GTX 1660 Ti better than the RTX 5090?
Overall the RTX 5090 is the stronger graphics card: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (94 vs 30 out of 100), so it leads the GTX 1660 Ti in most workloads.
How much faster is the RTX 5090 than the GTX 1660 Ti?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 5090 is roughly 213% faster than the GTX 1660 Ti overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the GTX 1660 Ti or the RTX 5090?
If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 5090. If the GTX 1660 Ti 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.