NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1660 vs GeForce 8300 GS
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
NVIDIA
8300 GS
Aggregate performance score
We've compared GTX 1660 and 8300 GS across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗GTX 1660 outperforms 8300 GS by 6% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+6%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.GeForce GTX 1660 vs GeForce 8300 GS: key takeaway
The comparison of GTX 1660 and 8300 GS shows a 6% advantage for GTX 1660 in gaming performance, while 8300 GS may still be stronger in efficiency and feature set. Use the sections below to check whether that lead comes from real FPS, specifications, efficiency, price or platform features.
SUMMARY PROFILE
Verified-metrics radar
Axes with missing data are hidden; every value uses a fixed scale.
NVIDIAPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
3836
100100
100100
604
COMPARISON RESULT
GTX 1660 is the best overall choice
GTX 1660 leads in combined game performance. GTX 1660 offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
GTX 1660 leads in the combined performance index
8300 GS costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 105–110of 317
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
GeForce 8300 GS
132 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
GeForce 8300 GS
100/100 · Price $79The choice is based on the price-to-performance index and launch price.
OVERALL SCORE
Overview
Scores are calculated from specifications, performance, and efficiency.
The Summary score section compares GTX 1660 and 8300 GS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
38Better
36
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
34Better
32
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
31Better
30
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
100
100
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
62Better
60
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares GTX 1660 and 8300 GS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4a—
HDMIHDMI 2.0—
Device classDesktopDesktop
USB Type-CNoNo
DirectX12.110.0
Vulkan1.4—
OpenGL4.63.3
TFLOPS5.027Better0.015
Power consumption120 W40 WBetter
Memory typeGDDR5DDR2
Clock speed1530 - 1785 MHzBetter459 MHz
Base clock1530 MHzBetter459 MHz
Max monitors33
Max resolution7680 × 43202560 × 1600
Boost clock1785 MHzBetter459 MHz
VRAM6 GB GDDR5128 MB DDR2Better
Power connector8 pinNone
Release date20192007
ArchitectureTuringTesla
ThicknessDual-slotSingle-slot
Memory frequency8 GHz800 MHzBetter
Memory bus192 bitBetter64 bit
Memory bandwidth192 GB/s6400 GB/sBetter
InterfacePCIe 3x16PCIe 2x16
Power consumption120 W40 WBetter
Process node12 nmBetter80 nm
Recommended PSU300 W200 WBetter
Length229 mmVaries by board
Upscaling——
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 7.5OpenCL 1.1, CUDA 1.1
Launch price$229$79Better
Shader units / cores1408Better8
Die size284 mm²127 mm²Better
Memory cacheL1 64 KB, L2 1.5 MBL2 0.02 MBBetter
Transistor count6600 millionBetter210 million
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares GTX 1660 and 8300 GS across curated H2H Lab game presets. The useful signal is not only average FPS, but also how each device behaves at 1440p and 4K, how memory capacity and bus width affect heavy textures, and whether the game engine favors raster performance, ray tracing, or driver maturity.
GTX 16608300 GS
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
22 FPSEstimated 66%
20 FPSEstimated 64%
1080p Ultra
19 FPSEstimated 66%
17 FPSEstimated 64%
1440p Ultra
11 FPSEstimated 60%
10 FPSEstimated 60%
4K Ultra
5 FPSEstimated 55%
5 FPSEstimated 56%
Black Myth: WukongGTX 166022 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS20 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 166019 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS17 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 166011 FPSEstimated 60%8300 GS10 FPSEstimated 60%GTX 16605 FPSEstimated 55%8300 GS5 FPSEstimated 56%
Call of Duty: WarzoneGTX 166022 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS20 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 166019 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS17 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 166011 FPSEstimated 60%8300 GS10 FPSEstimated 60%GTX 16605 FPSEstimated 55%8300 GS5 FPSEstimated 56%
Counter-Strike 2GTX 1660189 FPSEstimated 74%8300 GS171 FPSEstimated 72%GTX 1660133 FPSEstimated 74%8300 GS120 FPSEstimated 72%GTX 166077 FPSEstimated 68%8300 GS74 FPSEstimated 68%GTX 166024 FPSEstimated 62%8300 GS28 FPSEstimated 64%
Cyberpunk 2077GTX 1660122 FPSEstimated 74%8300 GS111 FPSEstimated 72%GTX 1660105 FPSEstimated 74%8300 GS95 FPSEstimated 72%GTX 166056 FPSEstimated 68%8300 GS54 FPSEstimated 68%GTX 166016 FPSEstimated 62%8300 GS19 FPSEstimated 64%
Forza Horizon 5GTX 1660154 FPSEstimated 80%8300 GS139 FPSEstimated 78%GTX 166099 FPSEstimated 74%8300 GS90 FPSEstimated 72%GTX 166069 FPSEstimated 68%8300 GS67 FPSEstimated 68%GTX 166036 FPSEstimated 62%8300 GS41 FPSEstimated 64%
God of War RagnarökGTX 166022 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS20 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 166019 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS17 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 166011 FPSEstimated 60%8300 GS10 FPSEstimated 60%GTX 16605 FPSEstimated 55%8300 GS5 FPSEstimated 56%
Hogwarts LegacyGTX 166099 FPSEstimated 74%8300 GS90 FPSEstimated 72%GTX 166083 FPSEstimated 74%8300 GS76 FPSEstimated 72%GTX 166050 FPSEstimated 68%8300 GS48 FPSEstimated 68%GTX 166017 FPSEstimated 62%8300 GS19 FPSEstimated 64%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024GTX 166022 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS20 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 166019 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS17 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 166011 FPSEstimated 60%8300 GS10 FPSEstimated 60%GTX 16605 FPSEstimated 55%8300 GS5 FPSEstimated 56%
Monster Hunter WildsGTX 166022 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS20 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 166019 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS17 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 166011 FPSEstimated 60%8300 GS10 FPSEstimated 60%GTX 16605 FPSEstimated 55%8300 GS5 FPSEstimated 56%
StarfieldGTX 166022 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS20 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 166019 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS17 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 166011 FPSEstimated 60%8300 GS10 FPSEstimated 60%GTX 16605 FPSEstimated 55%8300 GS5 FPSEstimated 56%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares GTX 1660 and 8300 GS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 10038365%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 100452847%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 100442748%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 100604175%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 1001001000%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H AI workload indices
Estimated workload profiles based on available performance and memory data.
The Detailed comparison section compares GTX 1660 and 8300 GS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 100482178%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 100472369%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 100442748%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 100501894%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 100452654%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling
The Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling section compares GTX 1660 and 8300 GS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.110.0
Vulkan1.4—
OpenGL4.63.3
Upscaling——
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 7.5OpenCL 1.1, CUDA 1.1
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares GTX 1660 and 8300 GS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureTuringTesla
Process node12 nmBetter80 nm
Release date20192007
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares GTX 1660 and 8300 GS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count6600 millionBetter210 million
Die size284 mm²127 mm²Better
Shader units / cores1408Better8
Base clock1530 MHzBetter459 MHz
Boost clock1785 MHzBetter459 MHz
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares GTX 1660 and 8300 GS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 3x16PCIe 2x16
Length229 mmVaries by board
ThicknessDual-slotSingle-slot
Recommended PSU300 W200 WBetter
Power connector8 pinNone
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares GTX 1660 and 8300 GS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIHDMI 2.0—
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4a—
USB Type-CNoNo
Max monitors33
Max resolution7680 × 43202560 × 1600
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares GTX 1660 and 8300 GS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM6 GB GDDR5128 MB DDR2Better
Memory typeGDDR5DDR2
Memory bus192 bitBetter64 bit
TFLOPS5.027Better0.015
HEAD TO HEAD · DISCOVER
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Beyond percentages: causes, relevant specifications, and practical impact behind every chart.
What AI will explain
Overall score, radar, FPS, synthetic tests, specifications, efficiency, and value.
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Frequently asked comparison questions
Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.
01Which is better for gaming: GTX 1660 or 8300 GS?+
GTX 1660 has the higher overall gaming score, while GTX 1660 offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
GTX 1660 is the stronger streaming choice thanks to performance, hardware encoding, and application support. Check AV1, H.264, and HEVC support before buying.
03Which is better for Blender?+
GTX 1660 is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.
04Which is better for video editing?+
GTX 1660 offers more overall performance, while GTX 1660 offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
GTX 1660 is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.
06Which is better for 1080p?+
GTX 1660 is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
GTX 1660 leads in combined 1440p performance. GTX 1660 can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
GTX 1660 is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
8300 GS is easier to use in a quiet build because of its lower estimated power and thermal load. Actual noise depends on the specific cooler.
10Which is better without replacing the power supply?+
8300 GS is the safer candidate because its stated power consumption is lower. Verify PSU wattage, age, and power connectors.
11Is it worth upgrading from the previous generation?+
Consider upgrading to GTX 1660 if your current device no longer delivers the required FPS, memory capacity, or feature support. A gain below 15–20% is usually worth waiting for a price cut.