Is the GTX 1660 Super Good for 4K & 1440p Gaming?
6GB VRAM · GTX 16 · performance index 24/100
Quick Summary · TL;DR
The GTX 1660 Super is best suited to 1080p gaming. See the verdict for each resolution below — ratings factor in both raw performance and its 6GB VRAM.
1080p (FHD)
GoodHandles 1080p at medium-high settings.
1440p (QHD)
Not idealBetter suited to 1080p; 1440p needs heavy upscaling. Its 8GB VRAM can also force lower texture settings in some newer titles.
4K (UHD)
Not idealStick to 1440p; 4K is a stretch even with upscaling. Its 8GB VRAM can also force lower texture settings in some newer titles.
What resolution is the GTX 1660 Super best for?
Based on its performance tier and 6GB of VRAM, the GTX 1660 Super is happiest at 1080p. Upscaling (DLSS, FSR or XeSS) can push it one tier higher in supported games by lowering the internal render resolution. Remember a bottleneck cuts both ways — pair it with a CPU that can keep up using the Bottleneck Estimator.
More on this card: recommended PSU · SFF fit.
How close the GTX 1660 Super is to each resolution rating
The GTX 1660 Super scores 24 on our index. Its closest call is 1080p: it sits 6 points under the Great line at 30, which is why the RTX 3060 (30) and RX 6600 (32) get the better verdict there. The widest gap is 4K, where the Playable line is 26 points away.
| Resolution | Our rating | Line it clears | Next rating needs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | Good | Good line at 24 (exactly on it) | Great from 30 (6 points short) |
| 1440p | Not ideal | Below every line | Playable from 38 (14 points short) |
| 4K | Not ideal | Below every line | Playable from 50 (26 points short) |
Rating lines are the index thresholds behind every resolution verdict on our GPU pages (1440p: Playable 38, Good 48, Great 60, Excellent 76; 4K: Playable 50, Good 64, Great 76, Excellent 86). The index is an editorial tier summary on a 0–100 scale with the RTX 5090 at 100 — not a frame-rate measurement. See the methodology.
Where the GTX 1660 Super sits among the 34 cards we track
It ranks 34th of the 34 cards we track. It is the lowest-ranked card here; the next one up is the RTX 2060 (28). With 6GB it shares its memory size with 1 other card on the list. None of the 12 cards with 8GB or less rates above Good at 1440p in our table, and new games with high-resolution textures are where that memory runs out first. Per 100W of reference board power (125W) it delivers 19.2 index points, 24th of 33 cards with a reviewed power figure.
Upgrading from the GTX 1660 Super: what current cards change
Upgrade picks are limited to current-generation cards — RTX 50, Radeon RX 9000 and Arc B-series — since those are what retailers are stocking for the 2026 holiday sales. Each pick is at least a quarter higher than the GTX 1660 Super on our index (30 or more); smaller steps rarely justify the cost. Only the RX 9060 XT 16GB stays within the 450W maker guidance for the GTX 1660 Super; the others list more.
| Card | Index | VRAM | Board power | Maker PSU guidance | 1440p / 4K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTX 1660 Super (this card) | 24 | 6GB | 125W | 450W | Not ideal / Not ideal |
| RTX 5060 | 40 (+16) | 8GB | 145W | 550W | Playable / Not ideal |
| RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | 48 (+24) | 16GB | 180W | 600W | Good / Not ideal |
| RX 9060 XT 16GB | 50 (+26) | 16GB | 160W | 450W | Good / Playable |
RTX 5060: +16 index points, 2GB more memory. Its maker lists a 550W supply, 100W above the 450W listed for the GTX 1660 Super, so check the label on your current unit first. Board power rises by 20W. Power input: 1 × PCIe 8-pin or a ≥300W PCIe Gen 5 cable, depending on the card.
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB: +24 index points, 10GB more memory. Its maker lists a 600W supply, 150W above the 450W listed for the GTX 1660 Super, so check the label on your current unit first. Board power rises by 55W. Power input: 1 × PCIe 8-pin or a ≥300W PCIe Gen 5 cable, depending on the card.
RX 9060 XT 16GB: +26 index points, 10GB more memory. The maker's PSU guidance is the same 450W as the GTX 1660 Super. Board power rises by 35W. Power input: 1 × PCIe 8-pin. Example listing: PowerColor Reaper AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB on Amazon.
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Sources & verification
Resolution guidance is a directional tier recommendation, not a guaranteed frame-rate benchmark; results vary by game, settings, drivers and upscaling. Last reviewed September 19, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Is the GTX 1660 Super good for 1440p gaming?
Not ideal — Better suited to 1080p; 1440p needs heavy upscaling. Its 8GB VRAM can also force lower texture settings in some newer titles.
Is the GTX 1660 Super good for 4K gaming?
Not ideal — Stick to 1440p; 4K is a stretch even with upscaling. Its 8GB VRAM can also force lower texture settings in some newer titles.
Does the GTX 1660 Super have enough VRAM?
6GB is fine for 1080p but can limit high-resolution textures in newer titles.
Compare it with other cards in the GPU comparison hub, or pick a build by display in the resolution guide.