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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER vs AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

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APart A

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER

  • Blender render score 676 samples/min
  • Video memory 6 GB
  • Board power 125 W
VS

BPart B

AMD

Radeon RX 5600 XT

  • Blender render score 517 samples/min
  • Video memory 6 GB
  • Board power 150 W
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a graphics card. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 319 GPUs in our database.

Measured performance

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is 31% faster in the Blender benchmark

ANVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER676

Median of 27 submissions

BAMD Radeon RX 5600 XT517

Median of 3 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data.

A
B
Lowest: 4Average: 32Highest: 93

Gaming

A18%Basic
B17%Basic

Too close to call

Office Work

A55%Good
B52%Fair

Too close to call

Daily Use

A34%Basic
B32%Basic

Too close to call

Content Creation

A19%Basic
B17%Basic

Too close to call

02 · Verdict

Too close to call

Both parts score within a few points. Choose on price, availability and the use case that matters most to you.

ANVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER

32/100

BAMD Radeon RX 5600 XT

30/100

ANVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER

Advantages

  • Blender render score 676 samples/min vs 517 samples/min (31% higher)
  • Board power 125 W vs 150 W (17% lower)
  • Boost clock 1785 MHz vs 1560 MHz (14% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Shader units 1408 vs 2304 (39% lower)

BAMD Radeon RX 5600 XT

Advantages

  • Shader units 2304 vs 1408 (64% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Blender render score 517 samples/min vs 676 samples/min (24% lower)
  • Board power 150 W vs 125 W (20% higher)
  • Boost clock 1560 MHz vs 1785 MHz (13% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationANVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPERBAMD Radeon RX 5600 XT
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.676 samples/min Better +31%517 samples/min
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.273
Memory
Video memory6 GB6 GB
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory bus192 bit192 bit
Cores & clocks
Shader units14082304 Better +64%
Boost clock1785 MHz Better +14%1560 MHz
Power
Board power125 W Better150 W
Platform
ArchitectureTuringRDNA 1
Release year20192020
Launch price$229$279

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER vs AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT at a glance

This page compares the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER and the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER posts a median render score of 676 against 517 for AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, making it 31% faster. The medians are based on 27 and 3 community submissions.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER: 6 GB video memory, GDDR6, 1785 MHz boost clock, 125 W board power, released in 2019, launched at $229. AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT: 6 GB video memory, GDDR6, 1560 MHz boost clock, 150 W board power, released in 2020, launched at $279.

GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER vs Radeon RX 5600 XT FAQ

Which is faster, the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER or the Radeon RX 5600 XT?

In the Blender Benchmark, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER posts a median render score of 676 against 517 for AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, making it 31% faster. The medians are based on 27 and 3 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER or the Radeon RX 5600 XT?

The AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT is rated at 150 W and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER at 125 W, so the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER draws 20% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER and the Radeon RX 5600 XT cost at launch?

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER launched at $229 and the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT at $279. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER or the Radeon RX 5600 XT better for gaming?

Our gaming scores for the two are within a few points of each other (18 and 17 out of 100). Blender is a rendering benchmark, so also look at independent game benchmarks.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.