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GTX 1660 Ti vs RX 6500 XT

Which GPU is the better buy in 2026? Live Amazon prices updated daily.

Our pick: GTX 1660 Ti — best Value Score at current prices.

GTX 1660 Ti
No listing found
RX 6500 XT
$207.99
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Specs & Benchmarks

Spec GTX 1660 Ti RX 6500 XT
Brand NVIDIA AMD
VRAM 6 GB 4 GB
FP32 TFLOPS 5.4 5.8
3DMark TimeSpy 4,800 4,000
Performance Index 10.3 8.8
Current Price $207.99
Value Score 42
Categories Gaming Gaming

Which GPU Should You Buy?

Recommendation: GTX 1660 Ti

The GTX 1660 Ti has a higher Performance Index (10.3) but price data is unavailable for a full value comparison.

Prices change daily — always verify on Amazon before purchasing.

Current Amazon Prices

GTX 1660 Ti
No listing found
RX 6500 XT
$207.99
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How We Score GPUs

Each GPU shows a Value score (0–100) — performance per dollar, scaled so the best deals reach 100.

Value score (0–100) = performance per dollar × 10.
RTX 4090 reference price ~$1,700 → score 59. A used RTX 3070 Ti at $339 → score ~100.
Excellent ≥ 90 · Good 75–89 · Fair 60–74 · Poor < 60.
Performance Index = 0.70 × (3DMark TimeSpy ÷ 360) + 0.30 × (FP32 TFLOPS ÷ 1.65). Prices from Amazon US, updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the GTX 1660 Ti or the RX 6500 XT?

The GTX 1660 Ti is faster with a Performance Index of 10.3 versus 8.8 for the RX 6500 XT — approximately 17% more raw performance. Performance Index = 0.70 × (TimeSpy ÷ 360) + 0.30 × (FP32 TFLOPS ÷ 1.65).

Should I buy the GTX 1660 Ti or the RX 6500 XT?

If price-to-performance is your priority, the GTX 1660 Ti is the better buy based on current Amazon prices. Always check both listings before purchasing as prices change daily.

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