NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
Pascal · 6 GB GDDR5 · 120 W
60
/ 100
From $249
VS
GeForce GTX 1660 wins by 2
NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1660
Turing · 6 GB GDDR5 · 120 W
62
/ 100
From $219
Specdex verdict
GeForce GTX 1660 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce GTX 1060 6GB lands at 60 and GeForce GTX 1660 at 62. That puts GeForce GTX 1660 ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick GeForce GTX 1060 6GB if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick GeForce GTX 1660 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 60
vs 62 GeForce GTX 1660
Score breakdown
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
60 raster 60
rt 55
ai 57
efficiency 68
GeForce GTX 1660
62 raster 62
rt 57
ai 59
efficiency 70
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | GeForce GTX 1660 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| VRAM | 6 GB GDDR5 | 6 GB GDDR5 |
| TBP | 120 W | 120 W |
| Release year | 2016 | 2019 |
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
Pros
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
Cons
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
GeForce GTX 1660
Pros
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
Cons
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
FAQ: GeForce GTX 1060 6GB vs GeForce GTX 1660
Which is better, GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or GeForce GTX 1660? +
GeForce GTX 1660 scores 62 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is GeForce GTX 1060 6GB worth the price? +
At $249, GeForce GTX 1060 6GB delivers a Specdex score of 60 — strongest in efficiency.
Is GeForce GTX 1660 worth the price? +
At $219, GeForce GTX 1660 delivers a Specdex score of 62 — strongest in efficiency.
Does GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or GeForce GTX 1660 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.