GeForce GTX 1660 Super
Turing · 6 GB GDDR6 · 125 W
RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
990 MHz · PassMark #28
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce GTX 1660 Super lands at 65 and RTX 5090 Laptop GPU at 65. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick GeForce GTX 1660 Super if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick RTX 5090 Laptop GPU if…
- ✓Strong 4K performance at PassMark G3D rank #28
- ✓Blackwell architecture with DLSS 4 support
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
GeForce GTX 1660 SuperSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
GeForce GTX 1660 Super more score per dollar ($229 vs $1,999).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce GTX 1660 Super | RTX 5090 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | — |
| VRAM | 6 GB GDDR6 | — |
| TBP | 125 W | — |
| Release year | 2019 | — |
| GPU clock | — | 990 MHz |
| Memory clock | — | 2000 MHz |
| DirectX | — | 12_2 |
| PassMark rank | — | #28 of 2,991 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | — | 28,267 |
GeForce GTX 1660 Super
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
- +Strong 4K performance at PassMark G3D rank #28
- +Blackwell architecture with DLSS 4 support
- −Halo pricing — premium over the next tier
FAQ: GeForce GTX 1660 Super vs RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
Which is better, GeForce GTX 1660 Super or RTX 5090 Laptop GPU? +
Both score 65 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is GeForce GTX 1660 Super worth the price? +
At $229, GeForce GTX 1660 Super delivers a Specdex score of 65 — strongest in efficiency.
Is RTX 5090 Laptop GPU worth the price? +
At $1,999, RTX 5090 Laptop GPU delivers a Specdex score of 65 — strongest in passmark.
Does GeForce GTX 1660 Super or RTX 5090 Laptop GPU 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.
Which is the better value, GeForce GTX 1660 Super or RTX 5090 Laptop GPU? +
GeForce GTX 1660 Super — more score per dollar ($229 vs $1,999). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.