GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) vs Quadro K6000

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. The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is positioned at rank 11 and the Quadro K6000 is on rank 319, so the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)

#6

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

113%

#8

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

103%

#9

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

102%

#11

GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#13

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

93%

#14

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

92%

#18

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

MSRP: $55|Avg: $55

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro K6000

#303

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

9719%

#318

FirePro V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100

100%

#319

Quadro K6000

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300

100%

#320

NVS 510

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

99%

#321

GRID M60-1Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50

97%

#322

GRID K280Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50

93%

#323

FirePro M2000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

93%

#324

Tesla K20c

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500

91%

#325

GRID M6-1Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

91%

#326

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

90%

#327

Tesla C2050 / C2070

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30

90%

#328

FirePro M7740

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

88%

#329

Quadro FX 570

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

86%

#330

RTXA5000-24Q

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100

85%

#331

GRID P40-1Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

84%

#333

Tesla M10

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is significantly newer (2023 vs 2013). The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro K6000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro K6000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)	Quadro K6000
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)
Longevity	Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) (5nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (265mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 (Mobile) Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) and Quadro K6000

GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)

The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1545 MHz to 1890 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,160 points.

Quadro K6000

The Quadro K6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 797 MHz to 902 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,993 points. Launch price was $5,265.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) scores 8,160 and the Quadro K6000 reaches 7,993 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro K6000 uses Kepler, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 2,880 (Quadro K6000). Raw compute: 11.61 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 5.196 TFLOPS (Quadro K6000). Boost clocks: 1890 MHz vs 902 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)	Quadro K6000
G3D Mark Score	8,160+2%	7,993
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Kepler
Process Node	5 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	3072+7%	2880
Compute (TFLOPS)	11.61 TFLOPS+123%	5.196 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1890 MHz+110%	902 MHz
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	96	240+150%
L1 Cache	3 MB+1204%	0.23 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB+2033%	1.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)	Quadro K6000
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 (Mobile) comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K6000 has 12 GB. The Quadro K6000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 211 GB/s (Quadro K6000) — a 9.9% advantage for the Quadro K6000. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 1.5 MB (Quadro K6000) — the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)	Quadro K6000
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	12 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	211 GB/s+10%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	32 MB+2033%	1.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 11.0 (Quadro K6000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)	Quadro K6000
DirectX	12+9%	11.0
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 (Mobile)) vs NVENC 1.0 (Quadro K6000). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (Quadro K6000).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)	Quadro K6000
Encoder	NVENC 6th Gen	NVENC 1.0
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd Gen	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	H.264,H.265	MPEG-2,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) draws 115W versus the Quadro K6000's 225W — a 64.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 350W (Quadro K6000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 265mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)	Quadro K6000
TDP	115W-49%	225W
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	265mm
Height	0mm	110mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	70-13%	80°C
Perf/Watt	71.0+100%	35.5