NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super
Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-13400
We compare the RTX 3050 Ti Laptop and the GTX 1660 Super with real FPS across the most popular games at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, plus specs, launch price and AI upscaling support (DLSS/FSR/XeSS). See at a glance which is better for your resolution and budget.
The GTX 1660 Super is ~19% faster than the RTX 3050 Ti Laptop on average at 1080p.
RTX 3050 Ti Laptop
- Index (1080p)
- 28/100
- VRAM
- 4 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- —
- Upscaling
- DLSS
GTX 1660 Super
- Index (1080p)
- 33/100
- VRAM
- 6 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $229 · ≈ €211
- Upscaling
- FSR
Average FPS by resolution
Estimated average FPS for each graphics card across the most popular games. The gap usually shows at 1080p and 1440p; at 4K both lose smoothness and upscaling (DLSS/FSR) helps.
| Resolution | RTX 3050 Ti Laptop | GTX 1660 Super | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 31 | 37 | +19% |
| 1440p | 20 | 26 | +30% |
| 4K | 8 | 10 | +25% |
Specifications
Side-by-side specs of the RTX 3050 Ti Laptop and GTX 1660 Super: VRAM, power draw (TDP), performance index and launch price. The better value in each row is highlighted in blue.
| Spec | RTX 3050 Ti Laptop | GTX 1660 Super |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| VRAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| TDP | 80W | 125W |
| Tier | Entry-level | Mid-range |
| Score 1080p | 28 | 33 |
| Score 1440p | 20 | 26 |
| Score 4K | 10 | 13 |
| Price (MSRP) | — | $229 |
Gaming Performance
Per-game FPS detail at 1080p Ultra. The graphics card that wins each title is highlighted in blue.
| Game | RTX 3050 Ti Laptop | GTX 1660 Super | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition | 33FPS | 38FPS | GTX 1660 Super |
| Grand Theft Auto VI | 25FPS | 30FPS | GTX 1660 Super |
| Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra | 31FPS | 37FPS | GTX 1660 Super |
| Marathon | 31FPS | 37FPS | GTX 1660 Super |
| Gears of War: E-Day | 28FPS | 33FPS | GTX 1660 Super |
| Onimusha: Way of the Sword | 34FPS | 40FPS | GTX 1660 Super |
| Phantom Blade Zero | 31FPS | 37FPS | GTX 1660 Super |
| 007 First Light | 31FPS | 37FPS | GTX 1660 Super |
| The Blood of Dawnwalker | 27FPS | 32FPS | GTX 1660 Super |
| Pathologic 3 | 39FPS | 46FPS | GTX 1660 Super |
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super wins in 10 out of 10 games
We recommend NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super as the best option for gaming.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions when comparing the RTX 3050 Ti Laptop with the GTX 1660 Super.
Which is better, the RTX 3050 Ti Laptop or the GTX 1660 Super?
On average at 1080p, the GTX 1660 Super is 19% faster than the RTX 3050 Ti Laptop. The best one for you depends on your resolution, budget and whether you prioritise ray tracing or price.
Which is better at 4K?
At 4K Ultra, the RTX 3050 Ti Laptop averages 8 FPS and the GTX 1660 Super 10 FPS across the most popular games. For smooth 4K, enabling upscaling (DLSS/FSR) helps on both.
Is it worth paying more for the faster one?
At 1080p or 1440p the FPS gap may not justify the extra cost; at 4K or with ray tracing the faster card matters more. Check the by-resolution table to decide.
Which has better ray tracing and upscaling?
AI upscaling (DLSS on NVIDIA, FSR on AMD, XeSS on Intel) raises FPS on both; for ray tracing, GeForce RTX cards usually lead. See each card’s support above.
How big is the FPS difference between them?
On average across top games, the gap is around 19% at 1080p. At higher resolutions (1440p and 4K) the relative difference usually stays similar.