NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1660
Turing · 6 GB GDDR5 · 120 W
62
/ 100
From $219
VS
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 5090 wins by 36
PNY
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 5090
Blackwell · 32 GB GDDR7 · 575 W · XLR8
98
/ 100
From $2,208
Specdex verdict
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 5090 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce GTX 1660 lands at 62 and PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 5090 at 98. That puts PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 5090 ahead by 36 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick GeForce GTX 1660 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 5090 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
GeForce GTX 1660 62
vs 98 PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 5090
Score breakdown
GeForce GTX 1660
62 raster 62
rt 57
ai 59
efficiency 70
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 5090
98 raster 98
rt 93
ai 95
efficiency 75
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce GTX 1660 | PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Blackwell |
| VRAM | 6 GB GDDR5 | ▲ 32 GB GDDR7 |
| TBP | 120 W | 575 W |
| Release year | 2019 | 2025 |
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
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 5090
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 1660 vs PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 5090
Which is better, GeForce GTX 1660 or PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 5090? +
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 5090 scores 98 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 36. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is GeForce GTX 1660 worth the price? +
At $219, GeForce GTX 1660 delivers a Specdex score of 62 — strongest in efficiency.
Is PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 5090 worth the price? +
At $2,208, PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 5090 delivers a Specdex score of 98 — strongest in raster.
Does GeForce GTX 1660 or PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 5090 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.