GTX 1660 Super in 2026: Still a Brilliant Buy?

Original graphic by GamingMuzz.

Written by the GamingMuzz team. Last updated: October 20, 2026 Update note: Nvidia’s Windows 10 driver cutoff is reported for this month, so some driver details may shift.

The GTX 1660 Super in 2026 is a strange little survivor. It launched at $229 in October 2019, and used copies now list for around $110 on eBay US. That’s roughly half the launch price for a budget graphics card that still handles 1080p gaming.

Here’s the catch. Newer games are starting to demand ray tracing hardware. Nvidia’s driver calendar is also shifting this very month.

So is it a steal or a trap? I checked the specs, prices, benchmarks, and fine print. So, short version: great for esports, risky for new blockbusters.

Key Takeaways

• Used US listings sat near $110 on October 19, 2026. Those are asking prices, not sales.
• Raw speed lands about 18% above the RTX 3050 6GB in PassMark’s October 20, 2026 data.
• No ray tracing cores means some new games won’t launch at all. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle lists hardware ray tracing as required.
• Turing cards were reported to keep full driver support through the October 2026 release.
• Best fit: esports and 1080p gaming on a tight budget. Skip it for new AAA games.

Is the GTX 1660 Super in 2026 Still Worth Buying?

Quick answer: Yes, if you play esports and older games and find a used card near $110. No, if you want new releases that need ray tracing.

Think of it as a veteran on a short contract. It’s still quick, it’s cheap, and it has a clear ceiling.

On the bright side, raw speed is strong. PassMark scores the card about 18% higher than the RTX 3050 6GB. However, the bad news is what it lacks: ray tracing cores, Tensor cores, and more than 6 GB of VRAM.

My read: the price makes it a fair budget pick. The ceiling makes it a poor long-term bet.

1,408 Cores, 6 GB, 8-Pin: GTX 1660 Super in 2026 Specs

Numbers first. These specs come from TechSpot’s database and match the figures on GPUDeals and PC Gamer’s review.

Still, that 192-bit bus is a hidden strength. It gives the card 336 GB/s. That’s double the 168 GB/s on the newer RTX 3050 6GB, per DropReference.

The trade-off is power. The 1660 Super draws up to 125 W and wants an 8-pin cable. The RTX 3050 6GB is rated at 70 W. GPUDeals lists a 450 W power supply as the recommended size.

Spec card by GamingMuzz. Data: TechSpot and GPUDeals.

Used Pricing for the GTX 1660 Super in 2026

As of October 19, 2026, the GTX 1660 Super used price looks calm. ResalePrices tracked 252 active eBay US listings and found a median of $110.

Also, these are asking prices, not final sale prices. ResalePrices shows a 30-day move of -0.6% and a 90-day move of +3.3%, and it labels the trend stable.

Region note: these are US figures in dollars. Used prices, import taxes, and stock differ by country. DropReference’s October 2026 page showed a lowest listing of 280€ in France, with no snapshot time given.

Before you buy a used one, run through this list:

• Ask for a short clip of the card running a game.
• Check for fan wobble, grinding noise, or flicker.
• Confirm the return window in writing.
• Make sure your power supply has a free 8-pin lead.

My read: around $110 is fair. Past $140, I’d keep shopping.

One caution, not a data point: the card sold through the 2021 shortage, so a heavily used copy is possible.

Raw Speed: Where the GTX 1660 Super in 2026 Lands

Benchmarks tell the story fast. PassMark’s G3D Mark (October 20, 2026) ranks it above the RTX 3050 6GB and below the RTX 2060.

Source: PassMark videocardbenchmark.net, data as of October 20, 2026. Chart by GamingMuzz.

Source: PassMark, October 20, 2026. Percentages are GamingMuzz math.

Two things stand out. The old Turing card beats the RTX 3050 6GB by about 18% here. It also sits within 2% of the RTX 3050 8GB.

PassMark is a synthetic test, so real games will vary.

For real games, DropReference’s own tests give a rough idea. It doesn’t state resolution or settings, so treat these numbers as ballpark.

Source: DropReference, October 2026 comparison page. Settings not stated.

My read: in the GTX 1660 Super vs RTX 3050 6GB matchup, the lower score hides an upside. RTX cards from Turing onward can use DLSS, which Tom’s Hardware noted for DLSS 4. The 1660 Super has no Tensor cores, so it can’t.

Will Drivers Keep Up for the GTX 1660 Super in 2026?

Short answer: GTX 1660 Super driver support looks fine for now. Nvidia’s July 2025 announcement named Maxwell, Pascal, and Volta. It did not name Turing, which is the GTX 16 series.

Here’s what Tom’s Hardware reported on July 31, 2025. After a final Game Ready driver in October 2025, those three families move to quarterly security updates. Those updates run for three years, through October 2028.

Reported: a separate plan covers Windows 10. The last Game Ready driver for it is slated for October 2026, which is this month. Security-only Windows 10 updates would then run through October 2029.

Timeline by GamingMuzz. Dashed items are reported, not confirmed. Sources: Tom’s Hardware, UMA Technology.

My read: on Windows 11, the driver story looks calm. On Windows 10, this month matters.

The same report calls Turing the oldest family still on full support. I’d guess security-only status arrives eventually. That’s a guess, not an announcement.

The Ray Tracing Wall Hits the GTX 1660 Super in 2026

Meanwhile, some games now refuse to start without ray tracing hardware. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is the clear example. Its Steam page says hardware ray tracing is required.

So the minimum GPUs are the RTX 2060 Super, the Radeon RX 6600, or the Intel Arc A580. Each has 8 GB of VRAM. The 1660 Super has neither RT cores nor 8 GB.

Comparison card by GamingMuzz. Source: Steam store page, checked October 20, 2026.

Likewise, DriversCloud reported in January 2025 that Doom: The Dark Ages also needs ray tracing hardware. It named the RTX 2060 and RX 6600 as minimums, aimed at 1080p low settings.

What that means in practice:

• Esports titles: fine.
• Older single-player libraries: fine.
• New AAA games with mandatory ray tracing: blocked.
• Anything else: read the Steam requirements before you pay.

My read: this is the real expiry date. More studios will drop non-RT fallbacks over time. I can’t tell you how fast, so treat it as a trend, not a countdown.

Reported, Not Confirmed

These items come from a single outlet or tracker. I couldn’t check them against a primary source, so treat them with care.

• Windows 10 driver dates. One outlet cites two Nvidia support notices. Those pages wouldn’t open for me, so the October 2026 date stays “reported.”
• The 2021 price peak. GPUDeals lists $582 in May 2021. No second tracker backed it.
• Game benchmark FPS. DropReference publishes its own figures and doesn’t state test settings.
• Doom: The Dark Ages minimums. One outlet reported them, and I didn’t see them on a store page.

Who Should Buy One, and Who Shouldn’t

Buy it if you:

• Play Counter-Strike, Apex, Rocket League, and similar games at 1080p.
• Have a power supply with an 8-pin lead and roughly 450 W.
• Can find one near $110 with a return window.

Skip it if you:

• Want new releases that require ray tracing.
• Want DLSS.
• Care about low power draw and a quiet build.
• Plan to keep the card for four more years.

Quick Questions Answered

Does it support ray tracing?

No. GPUDeals lists zero RT cores. Games that require hardware ray tracing won’t run.

Is 6 GB of VRAM enough?

For most esports games, yes. Indiana Jones lists 8 GB cards even at its minimum.

Can it use DLSS?

No, it has no Tensor cores. AMD’s FSR upscaling doesn’t need special hardware, so that route stays open.

How big a power supply does it need?

GPUDeals lists 450 W as recommended. The card is rated at 125 W and uses one 8-pin connector.

How I Checked This

This article is based on official sources and outlet descriptions, not hands-on testing.

• Specs: TechSpot, cross-checked with GPUDeals and PC Gamer.
• Prices: ResalePrices and GPUDeals, both dated October 19 to 20, 2026.
• Benchmarks: PassMark, dated October 20, 2026, plus DropReference.
• Drivers: Tom’s Hardware, July 31, 2025, and one report on Windows 10.
• Requirements: the Steam store page for Indiana Jones.
• Not opened: Nvidia’s own support notices, which is why Windows 10 dates are labeled reported.

Last Word

The GTX 1660 Super in 2026 is a fair cheap pick with a visible ceiling. Buy it near $110 for esports and older games. Pass on it if new ray tracing titles are your goal.

Sources: TechSpot; PC Gamer; Tom’s Hardware; UMA Technology; ResalePrices; GPUDeals; PassMark; DropReference; DriversCloud; Steam.

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