GeForce GTX 1060 5GB vs Quadro M5000

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro M5000

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

96%

#72

Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

92%

#132

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1568%

#147

Quadro M5000

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

100%

#148

Radeon Pro WX 4100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $85

98%

#149

Quadro P4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $819|Avg: $290

97%

#151

FirePro M40003

MSRP: $150|Avg: $72

96%

#152

Radeon Pro 465

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

96%

#154

Tesla P4

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $190

96%

#155

Radeon Pro WX 4150

MSRP: $300|Avg: $120

94%

#158

Quadro M2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $70

91%

#159

Quadro M4000

MSRP: $791|Avg: $350

90%

#160

FirePro W4100

MSRP: $183|Avg: $183

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro M5000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score and 60% more VRAM (8 GB vs 5 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1060 5GB.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB	Quadro M5000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+60%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (250mm)	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 5GB holds the technical lead. Priced at $65 (vs $120), it costs 46% less, resulting in a 80.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB	Quadro M5000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+80.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($65)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 1060 5GB Benchmark Check

Quadro M5000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 5GB and Quadro M5000

GeForce GTX 1060 5GB

The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 26 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1709 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,175 points.

Quadro M5000

The Quadro M5000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 29 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 861 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,406 points. Launch price was $2,856.99.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB scores 9,175 and the Quadro M5000 reaches 9,406 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB is built on Pascal while the Quadro M5000 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 16 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 2,048 (Quadro M5000). Raw compute: 4.375 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 4.252 TFLOPS (Quadro M5000). Boost clocks: 1709 MHz vs 1038 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB	Quadro M5000
G3D Mark Score	9,175	9,406+3%
Architecture	Pascal	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	16 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280	2048+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.375 TFLOPS+3%	4.252 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1709 MHz+65%	1038 MHz
ROPs	40	64+60%
TMUs	80	128+60%
L1 Cache	480 KB	768 KB+60%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB	2 MB+60%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB	Quadro M5000
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB comes with 5 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro M5000 has 8 GB. The Quadro M5000 offers 60% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 160 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 211 GB/s (Quadro M5000) — a 31.9% advantage for the Quadro M5000. Bus width: 160-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1.25 MB (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 2 MB (Quadro M5000) — the Quadro M5000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB	Quadro M5000
VRAM Capacity	5 GB	8 GB+60%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	160 GB/s	211 GB/s+32%
Bus Width	160-bit	256-bit+60%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB	2 MB+60%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 12.1 (Quadro M5000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB	Quadro M5000
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs NVENC 4.0 (Quadro M5000). Decoder: NVDEC (3rd Gen) vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro M5000).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB	Quadro M5000
Encoder	NVENC (6th Gen)	NVENC 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC (3rd Gen)	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB draws 120W versus the Quadro M5000's 150W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 500W (Quadro M5000). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 250mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB	Quadro M5000
TDP	120W-20%	150W
Recommended PSU	400W-20%	500W
Power Connector	6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	250mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	76.5+22%	62.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $65, while the Quadro M5000 launched at $999 and now averages $120. The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB costs 45.8% less ($55 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 141.2 (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 78.4 (Quadro M5000) — the GeForce GTX 1060 5GB offers 80.1% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).