GeForce GTX 1060 vs Quadro

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 Quadro FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GTX 1060 vs Quadro: 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

✅311.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $751 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 708.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 5.0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Quadro is already legacy-tier future-proofing, so GeForce GTX 1060 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

❌2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌140% higher power demand at 180W vs 75W.

Quadro

1999

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 180W, a 105W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌1999 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
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301.6% HIGHER MSRP
$1,000 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($1,000 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 1060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 311.9% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 101.3% in PassMark G3D (10,064 vs 5,000), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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 2 GB of VRAM, a 16nm process instead of 220nm, and a newer 2016 generation instead of 1999. 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 $751 cheaper on MSRP at $249 vs $1,000, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 708.4% (40.4 vs 5.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce GTX 1060 vs Quadro Technical Specifications

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

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.

Quadro

The Quadro is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in 1999. It features the Celsius architecture. The core clock speed is 135 MHz. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 220 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,000 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Quadro's 5,000 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 101.3%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Quadro uses Celsius, both on 16 nm vs 220 nm.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro
G3D Mark Score	10,064+101%	5,000
Architecture	Pascal	Celsius
Process Node	16 nm	220 nm
ROPs	64+1500%	4
TMUs	160+3900%	4

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro
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 Quadro carries 2 GB. GeForce GTX 1060 gives you 200% 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 64-bit on the Quadro.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+200%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs None (Quadro). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs MPEG-2 Acceleration. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs MPEG-2 (Quadro).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	None
Decoder	NVDEC (Pascal)	MPEG-2 Acceleration
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the Quadro's 75W — a 82.4% difference. The Quadro is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 350W (Quadro). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro
TDP	180W	75W-58%
Recommended PSU	400W	350W-13%
Power Connector	6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	173mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	1-50%
Perf/Watt	55.9	66.7+19%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1060 came in at $249, while the Quadro launched at $1000. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1060 was 75.1% cheaper ($751 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 5.0 (Quadro) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 708% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1060 (2016 vs 1999).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro
MSRP	$249-75%	$1000
Performance per Dollar	40.4+708%	5.0
Codename	GP104	NV10
Release	May 27 2016	1999
Ranking	#137	#900

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