RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
990 MHz · PassMark #28
GeForce GTX 1660 Super
Turing · 6 GB GDDR6 · 125 W
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, RTX 5090 Laptop GPU lands at 65 and GeForce GTX 1660 Super at 65. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick RTX 5090 Laptop GPU if…
- ✓Strong 4K performance at PassMark G3D rank #28
- ✓Blackwell architecture with DLSS 4 support
Pick GeForce GTX 1660 Super if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
GeForce GTX 1660 SuperSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
GeForce GTX 1660 Super more score per dollar ($229 vs $1,999).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | RTX 5090 Laptop GPU | GeForce GTX 1660 Super |
|---|---|---|
| GPU clock | 990 MHz | — |
| Memory clock | 2000 MHz | — |
| DirectX | 12_2 | — |
| PassMark rank | #28 of 2,991 | — |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 28,267 | — |
| Architecture | — | Turing |
| VRAM | — | 6 GB GDDR6 |
| TBP | — | 125 W |
| Release year | — | 2019 |
RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
- +Strong 4K performance at PassMark G3D rank #28
- +Blackwell architecture with DLSS 4 support
- −Halo pricing — premium over the next tier
GeForce GTX 1660 Super
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
FAQ: RTX 5090 Laptop GPU vs GeForce GTX 1660 Super
Which is better, RTX 5090 Laptop GPU or GeForce GTX 1660 Super? +
Both score 65 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is RTX 5090 Laptop GPU worth the price? +
At $1,999, RTX 5090 Laptop GPU delivers a Specdex score of 65 — strongest in passmark.
Is GeForce GTX 1660 Super worth the price? +
At $229, GeForce GTX 1660 Super delivers a Specdex score of 65 — strongest in efficiency.
Does RTX 5090 Laptop GPU or GeForce GTX 1660 Super last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is the better value, RTX 5090 Laptop GPU or GeForce GTX 1660 Super? +
GeForce GTX 1660 Super — more score per dollar ($229 vs $1,999). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.