Is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super compatible with AMD Ryzen 5 1600?

Yes, if your motherboard supports the AM4 socket. Recommended PSU: 350W.

What FPS can I get with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super and AMD Ryzen 5 1600?

FPS varies by game and preset. See the detailed per-game table above.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super + AMD Ryzen 5 1600

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 22.4%.

Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates

Moderate CPU Bottleneck

Noticeable bottleneck (~22.4%). Consider upgrading the weaker component.

Bottleneck at a Glance

22.4%

1080p Bottleneck

CPU

13.8%

1440p Bottleneck

CPU

3.0%

4K Bottleneck

Balanced

Component Specs

6GB

GPU VRAM

125W

GPU TDP

6C/12T

CPU Cores

AM4

Socket

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Estimated FPS in Popular Games (1080p)

Game	Low	High	Ultra	Genre
Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6)	39	12	8	Open World
Cyberpunk 2077	53	16	11	Action Rpg
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)	176	122	87	Fps Shooter
Valorant	258	178	128	Fps Shooter
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)	102	71	51	Open World
Red Dead Redemption 2	64	44	14	Open World
Fortnite	124	86	27	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Warzone	86	26	19	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6	82	25	18	Fps Shooter
Apex Legends	135	93	30	Battle Royale
Minecraft (with Shaders)	81	56	18	Sandbox
League of Legends (LoL)	279	193	138	Moba
Dota 2	154	106	76	Moba
PUBG: Battlegrounds	109	75	24	Battle Royale
Overwatch 2	168	116	83	Fps Shooter
Rainbow Six Siege	196	135	97	Fps Shooter
Rust	69	21	15	Survival
Escape from Tarkov	61	19	13	Survival Fps
Hogwarts Legacy	57	18	12	Action Rpg
Elden Ring	73	50	16	Action Rpg
Baldur's Gate 3	69	21	15	Rpg
Starfield	46	14	10	Action Rpg
Helldivers 2	67	20	14	Co Op Shooter
Black Myth: Wukong	50	15	11	Action Rpg
Alan Wake 2	43	13	9	Survival Horror
Palworld	69	48	15	Survival
EA Sports FC 25	115	80	25	Sports
Forza Horizon 5	83	57	18	Racing
The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)	66	45	14	Action Rpg
Marvel's Spider-Man 2	60	18	13	Action Adventure

Upgrade Recommendations

Current: AMD Ryzen 5 1600

⬆ AMD Ryzen 5 5600

+113.3% performance gain

Your AMD Ryzen 5 1600 limits the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super by ~22.4%. Upgrading to AMD Ryzen 5 5600 unlocks ~113.3% more CPU performance on the same socket.

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Compatibility & Power

⚡Recommended PSU: 350W (80+ Bronze or better)

🔌CPU Socket: AM4 — verify your motherboard compatibility.

⚠️Upgrading to Ryzen 5000 series on B350/B450/X470 motherboards requires a BIOS update.

🎮VRAM: 6GB GDDR — check per-game requirements in the FPS table.

🔋GPU Power Draw: 125W — CPU: 65W

FAQ

Does the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 22.4% (CPU).

What PSU do I need?

A quality 350W 80+ Bronze PSU is recommended.

Can I upgrade the CPU without changing my motherboard?

Yes — as long as you stay on the AM4 socket.