GeForce GTX 1060 5GB
VS
Tesla P4

GeForce GTX 1060 5GB vs Tesla P4

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060 5GB

2017Core: 1506 MHzBoost: 1709 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti
VS
NVIDIA

Tesla P4

2016Core: 886 MHzBoost: 1114 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 1060 5GB
120
9,175
+1.9%
brand logoGeForce GTX 1050 3GB
brand logoGeForce GTX 960
brand logoGeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
brand logoGeForce RTX 3060 12GB
brand logoGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
brand logoRTX 4000 Ada Generation
Tesla P4
75
9,004
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce GTX 770
brand logoGeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce GTX 780
brand logoGeForce GTX 1660 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
brand logoGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
brand logoRTX 4000 Ada Generation

About G3D Mark

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 Tesla P4

#72
Quadro P4200
MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110
96%
#74
RTX 5000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095
84%
#139
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
1641%
#154
Tesla P4
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $190
100%
#155
Radeon Pro WX 4150
MSRP: $300|Avg: $120
98%
#158
Quadro M2200
MSRP: $500|Avg: $70
95%
#159
Quadro M4000
MSRP: $791|Avg: $350
94%
#160
FirePro W4100
MSRP: $183|Avg: $183
91%
#166
FirePro W5100
MSRP: $399|Avg: $50
83%
#167
Radeon Pro WX 4170
MSRP: $400|Avg: $120
80%
#168
FirePro W4300
MSRP: $379|Avg: $50
80%
#169
Quadro K2200
MSRP: $500|Avg: $40
80%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score and 25% more VRAM (5 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla P4.

InsightGeForce GTX 1060 5GBTesla P4
Performance
✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%)
❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+25%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
Standard Size (250mm)
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 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 $190), it costs 66% less, resulting in a 197.9% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce GTX 1060 5GBTesla P4
Cost Efficiency
✅Better overall value (+197.9%)
❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
✅More affordable ($65)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($190)

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

Tesla P4 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low129 FPS
medium105 FPS
high83 FPS
ultra66 FPS
1440p
low78 FPS
medium65 FPS
high54 FPS
ultra44 FPS
4K
low32 FPS
medium27 FPS
high23 FPS
ultra17 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low128 FPS
medium104 FPS
high87 FPS
ultra64 FPS
1440p
low100 FPS
medium75 FPS
high63 FPS
ultra45 FPS
4K
low40 FPS
medium33 FPS
high29 FPS
ultra19 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low181 FPS
medium130 FPS
high104 FPS
ultra74 FPS
1440p
low94 FPS
medium70 FPS
high53 FPS
ultra39 FPS
4K
low41 FPS
medium30 FPS
high24 FPS
ultra18 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low248 FPS
medium219 FPS
high144 FPS
ultra97 FPS
1440p
low183 FPS
medium156 FPS
high118 FPS
ultra82 FPS
4K
low92 FPS
medium79 FPS
high62 FPS
ultra45 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low413 FPS
medium330 FPS
high275 FPS
ultra206 FPS
1440p
low310 FPS
medium248 FPS
high206 FPS
ultra155 FPS
4K
low153 FPS
medium132 FPS
high115 FPS
ultra92 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low405 FPS
medium324 FPS
high270 FPS
ultra203 FPS
1440p
low304 FPS
medium243 FPS
high203 FPS
ultra152 FPS
4K
low203 FPS
medium162 FPS
high135 FPS
ultra101 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low155 FPS
medium141 FPS
high118 FPS
ultra107 FPS
1440p
low129 FPS
medium123 FPS
high103 FPS
ultra86 FPS
4K
low97 FPS
medium86 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra45 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low116 FPS
medium101 FPS
high84 FPS
ultra55 FPS
1440p
low101 FPS
medium87 FPS
high66 FPS
ultra43 FPS
4K
low61 FPS
medium52 FPS
high31 FPS
ultra21 FPS
Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 5GB and Tesla P4

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

Tesla P4

The Tesla P4 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 886 MHz to 1114 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,004 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB scores 9,175 and the Tesla P4 reaches 9,004 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB is built on Pascal while the Tesla P4 uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 2,560 (Tesla P4). Raw compute: 4.375 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 5.704 TFLOPS (Tesla P4). Boost clocks: 1709 MHz vs 1114 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060 5GBTesla P4
G3D Mark Score
9,175+2%
9,004
Architecture
Pascal
Pascal
Process Node
16 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
1280
2560+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)
4.375 TFLOPS
5.704 TFLOPS+30%
Boost Clock
1709 MHz+53%
1114 MHz
ROPs
40
64+60%
TMUs
80
160+100%
L1 Cache
480 KB
960 KB+100%
L2 Cache
1.25 MB
2 MB+60%
✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060 5GBTesla P4
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
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB comes with 5 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla P4 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB offers 25% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 160-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1.25 MB (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 2 MB (Tesla P4) — the Tesla P4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060 5GBTesla P4
VRAM Capacity
5 GB+25%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
160-bit
256-bit+60%
L2 Cache
1.25 MB
2 MB+60%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 12.1 (Tesla P4). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060 5GBTesla P4
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12.1
Vulkan
1.3
1.4+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
0
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs NVENC 6.0 (Tesla P4). 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,VP8,VP9 (Tesla P4).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060 5GBTesla P4
Encoder
NVENC (6th Gen)
NVENC 6.0
Decoder
NVDEC (3rd Gen)
PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP8,VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB draws 120W versus the Tesla P4's 75W — a 46.2% difference. The Tesla P4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 500W (Tesla P4). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 250mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060 5GBTesla P4
TDP
120W
75W-38%
Recommended PSU
400W-20%
500W
Power Connector
6-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
250mm
168mm
Height
111mm
53mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
75
75°C
Perf/Watt
76.5
120.1+57%
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $65, while the Tesla P4 launched at $1000 and now averages $190. The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB costs 65.8% less ($125 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 141.2 (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 47.4 (Tesla P4) — the GeForce GTX 1060 5GB offers 197.9% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060 5GBTesla P4
MSRP
$249-75%
$1000
Avg Price (30d)
$65-66%
$190
Performance per Dollar
141.2+198%
47.4
Codename
GP106
GP104
Release
December 26 2017
September 13 2016
Ranking
#289
#293