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GeForce GTX 1060 vs GRID P40-3Q

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GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz
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GRID P40-3Q

2013Core: 745 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1060 vs GRID P40-3Q Performance Spectrum

GeForce GTX 1060
6 GB 180
10,064
+53.2%
brand logoGeForce GTX 680
brand logoGeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
brand logoGeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
brand logoGeForce GTX TITAN Z
brand logoGeForce GTX 980 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
GRID P40-3Q
4 GB 225
6,570
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GTX 765M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX 880M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX 1050 3GB
brand logoGeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)
brand logoGeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce GTX 1070 Ti
brand logoGeForce GTX 1080 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

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.

GeForce GTX 1060 vs GRID P40-3Q: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Why buy it

  • ✅+53.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • ✅Costs $5,450 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $5,699 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 3405.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 1.2 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $5,699 MSRP).
  • ✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
  • ✅Draws 180W instead of 225W, a 45W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

GRID P40-3Q

2013

Why buy it

  • ✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,570 vs 10,064).
  • ❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2013 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • ❌
    2188.8% HIGHER MSRP
    $5,699 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.2 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($5,699 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 1060 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 53.2% in PassMark G3D (10,064 vs 6,570), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GTX 1060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 6 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM, a 16nm process instead of 28nm, and a newer 2016 generation instead of 2013. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 1060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $5,450 cheaper on MSRP at $249 vs $5,699, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 3405.9% (40.4 vs 1.2), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce GTX 1060 vs GRID P40-3Q Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

NVIDIA

GRID P40-3Q

The GRID P40-3Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,570 points. Launch price was $469.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the GRID P40-3Q's 6,570 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 53.2%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the GRID P40-3Q uses Kepler, both on 16 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 1,536 (GRID P40-3Q). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID P40-3Q).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GRID P40-3Q
G3D Mark Score
10,064+53%
6,570
Architecture
Pascal
Kepler
Process Node
16 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
2560+67%
1536
Compute (TFLOPS)
8.873 TFLOPS+288%
2.289 TFLOPS
ROPs
64+100%
32
TMUs
160+25%
128
L1 Cache
960 KB+650%
128 KB
L2 Cache
2 MB+300%
0.5 MB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The GRID P40-3Q leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GRID P40-3Q
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the GRID P40-3Q carries 4 GB. GeForce GTX 1060 gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 1060 and 128-bit on the GRID P40-3Q. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 0.5 MB (GRID P40-3Q) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GRID P40-3Q
VRAM Capacity
6 GB+50%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
192-bit+50%
128-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB+300%
0.5 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12 (11_0) (GRID P40-3Q). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GRID P40-3Q
DirectX
12
12 (11_0)
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.5
4.6+2%
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs Tesla NVENC x24 (GRID P40-3Q). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs Tesla NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs H.264,HEVC (GRID P40-3Q).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GRID P40-3Q
Encoder
NVENC (Pascal)
Tesla NVENC x24
Decoder
NVDEC (Pascal)
Tesla NVDEC
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC
H.264,HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the GRID P40-3Q's 225W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 350W (GRID P40-3Q). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 173mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GRID P40-3Q
TDP
180W-20%
225W
Recommended PSU
400W
350W-13%
Power Connector
6-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
173mm
267mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
—
85°C
Perf/Watt
55.9+91%
29.2
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1060 came in at $249, while the GRID P40-3Q launched at $5699. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1060 was 95.6% cheaper ($5450 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 1.2 (GRID P40-3Q) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 3266.7% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1060 (2016 vs 2013).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GRID P40-3Q
MSRP
$249-96%
$5699
Performance per Dollar
40.4+3267%
1.2
Codename
GP104
GK104
Release
May 27 2016
June 28 2013
Ranking
#137
#628
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