NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1660
Turing · 6 GB GDDR5 · 120 W
62
/ 100
From $219
VS
AMD
Radeon RX 5600 XT
RDNA 1 · 6 GB GDDR6 · 150 W
62
/ 100
From $279
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce GTX 1660 lands at 62 and Radeon RX 5600 XT at 62. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick GeForce GTX 1660 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick Radeon RX 5600 XT if…
- ✓More VRAM at price tier
- ✓FSR support
- ✓Driver open-source on Linux
GeForce GTX 1660 62
vs 62 Radeon RX 5600 XT
Score breakdown
GeForce GTX 1660
62 raster 62
rt 57
ai 59
efficiency 70
Radeon RX 5600 XT
62 raster 62
rt 52
ai 47
efficiency 76
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce GTX 1660 | Radeon RX 5600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA 1 |
| VRAM | 6 GB GDDR5 | 6 GB GDDR6 |
| TBP | 120 W | 150 W |
| Release year | 2019 | 2020 |
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
Radeon RX 5600 XT
Pros
- +More VRAM at price tier
- +FSR support
- +Driver open-source on Linux
Cons
- −RT trails NVIDIA
- −AI ecosystem smaller
- −Driver day-0 bugs
FAQ: GeForce GTX 1660 vs Radeon RX 5600 XT
Which is better, GeForce GTX 1660 or Radeon RX 5600 XT? +
Both score 62 on our weighted rubric — tied. 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 Radeon RX 5600 XT worth the price? +
At $279, Radeon RX 5600 XT delivers a Specdex score of 62 — strongest in efficiency.
Does GeForce GTX 1660 or Radeon RX 5600 XT 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.