Counter-Strike 2
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Radeon R9 290 vs GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
The Radeon R9 290 is quite a bit slower than the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER12% Score
- Up to 63% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 6 years and 1 month newer
- Up to 74% cheaper – $189.99 vs $399
- Up to 184% better value for money
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
FP32 Computehelp
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER has 4% more compute power.
Pixel Fillratehelp
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER fills pixels 41% faster.
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GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER maps textures 4% faster.
Memory Bandwidthhelp
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER moves data 5% faster.
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GDDR6512-bit
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192-bitVolcanic Islands (R9 200)
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GeForce 16Desktop
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Radeon R9 290 or GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER?expand_more
The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER. It's 71% faster than the Radeon R9 290 on average across 100+ games, scoring 12/100 vs 7/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER than Radeon R9 290?expand_more
71% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Radeon R9 290 or GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER?expand_more
The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 12/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Radeon R9 290 and GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER?expand_more
Performance: Radeon R9 290 scores 7/100, GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER scores 12/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Radeon R9 290 or GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Radeon R9 290 or GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER?expand_more
The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is the stronger pick at 12/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the Radeon R9 290 and GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.
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