Radeon R9 295X2 vs GeForce GTX 1660 Super
Aggregate performance score
We've compared GeForce GTX 1660 Super and Radeon R9 295X2, covering specs and all relevant benchmarks.
GTX 1660 Super outperforms R9 295X2 by a considerable 47% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
| Place in the ranking | 176 | 266 |
| Place by popularity | 8 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 51.93 | 2.12 |
| Power efficiency | 18.05 | 3.07 |
| Architecture | Turing (2018−2022) | GCN 2.0 (2013−2017) |
| GPU code name | TU116 | Vesuvius |
| Market segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Design | no data | reference |
| Release date | 29 October 2019 (5 years ago) | 29 April 2014 (10 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $229 | $1,499 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
The higher the performance-to-price ratio, the better. We use the manufacturer's recommended prices for comparison.
GTX 1660 Super has 2350% better value for money than R9 295X2.
Detailed specifications
General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.
| Pipelines / CUDA cores | 1408 | 2816 ×2 |
| Core clock speed | 1530 MHz | no data |
| Boost clock speed | 1785 MHz | 1018 MHz |
| Number of transistors | 6,600 million | 6,200 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 12 nm | 28 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 125 Watt | 500 Watt |
| Texture fill rate | 157.1 | 179.2 ×2 |
| Floating-point processing power | 5.027 TFLOPS | 5.733 TFLOPS ×2 |
| ROPs | 48 | 64 ×2 |
| TMUs | 88 | 176 ×2 |
Form factor & compatibility
Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).
| Bus support | no data | PCIe 2.1 x16 |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Length | 229 mm | 307 mm |
| Width | 2-slot | 2-slot |
| Supplementary power connectors | 1x 8-pin | 2 x 8-pin |
VRAM capacity and type
Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 6 GB | 8 GB ×2 |
| Memory bus width | 192 Bit | 512 Bit ×2 |
| Memory clock speed | 1750 MHz | 1250 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 336.0 GB/s | 640 GB/s ×2 |
| Shared memory | - | - |
Connectivity and outputs
Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.
| Display Connectors | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort | 1x DVI, 4x mini-DisplayPort |
| Eyefinity | - | + |
| HDMI | + | + |
| HDCP | + | - |
| G-SYNC support | + | - |
Supported technologies
Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.
| CrossFire | - | + |
| FreeSync | - | + |
| HD3D | - | + |
| LiquidVR | - | + |
| TressFX | - | + |
| UVD | - | + |
| DDMA audio | no data | + |
| NVENC | + | - |
| Ansel | + | - |
API and SDK compatibility
List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | DirectX® 12 |
| Shader Model | 6.5 | 6.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.2.131 | + |
| CUDA | 7.5 | - |
Synthetic benchmark performance
Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark score.
- Other tests
- Passmark
- 3DMark Fire Strike Graphics
Passmark
This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.
3DMark Fire Strike Graphics
Fire Strike is a DirectX 11 benchmark for gaming PCs. It features two separate tests displaying a fight between a humanoid and a fiery creature made of lava. Using 1920x1080 resolution, Fire Strike shows off some realistic graphics and is quite taxing on hardware.
Gaming performance
Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.
Average FPS across all PC games
Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:
| Full HD | 89
+48.3%
| 60−65
−48.3%
|
| 1440p | 55
+57.1%
| 35−40
−57.1%
|
| 4K | 30
+66.7%
| 18−21
−66.7%
|
Cost per frame, $
| 1080p | 2.57
+871%
| 24.98
−871%
|
| 1440p | 4.16
+929%
| 42.83
−929%
|
| 4K | 7.63
+991%
| 83.28
−991%
|
- GTX 1660 Super has 871% lower cost per frame in 1080p
- GTX 1660 Super has 929% lower cost per frame in 1440p
- GTX 1660 Super has 991% lower cost per frame in 4K
FPS performance in popular games
- Full HD
Low Preset - Full HD
Medium Preset - Full HD
High Preset - Full HD
Ultra Preset - Full HD
Epic Preset - 1440p
High Preset - 1440p
Ultra Preset - 1440p
Epic Preset - 4K
High Preset - 4K
Ultra Preset - 4K
Epic Preset
| Atomic Heart | 124
+55%
|
80−85
−55%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 285
+50%
|
190−200
−50%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 76
+52%
|
50−55
−52%
|
| Atomic Heart | 91
+51.7%
|
60−65
−51.7%
|
| Battlefield 5 | 97
+49.2%
|
65−70
−49.2%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 243
+51.9%
|
160−170
−51.9%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 63
+57.5%
|
40−45
−57.5%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 112
+49.3%
|
75−80
−49.3%
|
| Fortnite | 140−150
+48.4%
|
95−100
−48.4%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 144
+51.6%
|
95−100
−51.6%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 108
+54.3%
|
70−75
−54.3%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 120−130
+53.8%
|
80−85
−53.8%
|
| Valorant | 321
+52.9%
|
210−220
−52.9%
|
| Atomic Heart | 52
+48.6%
|
35−40
−48.6%
|
| Battlefield 5 | 83
+50.9%
|
55−60
−50.9%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 119
+48.8%
|
80−85
−48.8%
|
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 270−280
+52.2%
|
180−190
−52.2%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 52
+48.6%
|
35−40
−48.6%
|
| Dota 2 | 231
+54%
|
150−160
−54%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 103
+47.1%
|
70−75
−47.1%
|
| Fortnite | 140−150
+48.4%
|
95−100
−48.4%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 135
+50%
|
90−95
−50%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 94
+56.7%
|
60−65
−56.7%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 133
+47.8%
|
90−95
−47.8%
|
| Metro Exodus | 56
+60%
|
35−40
−60%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 139
+54.4%
|
90−95
−54.4%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 113
+50.7%
|
75−80
−50.7%
|
| Valorant | 290
+52.6%
|
190−200
−52.6%
|
| Battlefield 5 | 77
+54%
|
50−55
−54%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 49
+63.3%
|
30−33
−63.3%
|
| Dota 2 | 211
+50.7%
|
140−150
−50.7%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 95
+58.3%
|
60−65
−58.3%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 107
+52.9%
|
70−75
−52.9%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 104
+48.6%
|
70−75
−48.6%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 61
+52.5%
|
40−45
−52.5%
|
| Valorant | 122
+52.5%
|
80−85
−52.5%
|
| Fortnite | 140−150
+48.4%
|
95−100
−48.4%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 67
+48.9%
|
45−50
−48.9%
|
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 210−220
+52.1%
|
140−150
−52.1%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 62
+55%
|
40−45
−55%
|
| Metro Exodus | 36
+50%
|
24−27
−50%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 162
+47.3%
|
110−120
−47.3%
|
| Valorant | 262
+54.1%
|
170−180
−54.1%
|
| Battlefield 5 | 60
+50%
|
40−45
−50%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 26
+62.5%
|
16−18
−62.5%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 65
+62.5%
|
40−45
−62.5%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 84
+52.7%
|
55−60
−52.7%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 55−60
+57.1%
|
35−40
−57.1%
|
| Fortnite | 75−80
+56%
|
50−55
−56%
|
| Atomic Heart | 24−27
+56.3%
|
16−18
−56.3%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 16
+60%
|
10−11
−60%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 60
+50%
|
40−45
−50%
|
| Metro Exodus | 22
+57.1%
|
14−16
−57.1%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 40
+48.1%
|
27−30
−48.1%
|
| Valorant | 132
+55.3%
|
85−90
−55.3%
|
| Battlefield 5 | 36
+50%
|
24−27
−50%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 30−35
+61.9%
|
21−24
−61.9%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 11
+57.1%
|
7−8
−57.1%
|
| Dota 2 | 95
+58.3%
|
60−65
−58.3%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 33
+57.1%
|
21−24
−57.1%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 54
+54.3%
|
35−40
−54.3%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 36
+50%
|
24−27
−50%
|
| Fortnite | 35−40
+54.2%
|
24−27
−54.2%
|
This is how GTX 1660 Super and R9 295X2 compete in popular games:
- GTX 1660 Super is 48% faster in 1080p
- GTX 1660 Super is 57% faster in 1440p
- GTX 1660 Super is 67% faster in 4K
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 28.45 | 19.37 |
| Recency | 29 October 2019 | 29 April 2014 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Chip lithography | 12 nm | 28 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 125 Watt | 500 Watt |
GTX 1660 Super has a 46.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, a 133.3% more advanced lithography process, and 300% lower power consumption.
R9 295X2, on the other hand, has a 33.3% higher maximum VRAM amount.
The GeForce GTX 1660 Super is our recommended choice as it beats the Radeon R9 295X2 in performance tests.
Other comparisons
We selected several comparisons of graphics cards with performance close to those reviewed, providing you with more options to consider.
