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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Why buy it

✅Costs $6,751 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $7,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1963.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 2.0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $7,000 MSRP).
✅Draws 180W instead of 235W, a 55W reduction.
✅Measures 173mm instead of 267mm, a 94mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro GP100 across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Quadro GP100

2016

Why buy it

✅33.3% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 1060: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 1060 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 16 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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2711.2% HIGHER MSRP
$7,000 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($7,000 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌30.6% higher power demand at 235W vs 180W.
❌54.3% longer card at 267mm vs 173mm.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Quadro GP100

2016

Why buy it

✅Costs $6,751 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $7,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1963.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 2.0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $7,000 MSRP).
✅Draws 180W instead of 235W, a 55W reduction.
✅Measures 173mm instead of 267mm, a 94mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅33.3% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 1060: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 1060 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro GP100 across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 16 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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2711.2% HIGHER MSRP
$7,000 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($7,000 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌30.6% higher power demand at 235W vs 180W.
❌54.3% longer card at 267mm vs 173mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro GP100 better than GeForce GTX 1060?

Yes. Quadro GP100 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 33.3% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data, 36.2% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 16 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Quadro GP100 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 36.2% more raw performance headroom and more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 6 GB. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Quadro GP100 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Quadro GP100 is about 2711.2% more expensive on MSRP at $7,000 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 33.3% more estimated average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data and 36.2% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1060 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is GeForce GTX 1060 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. GeForce GTX 1060 is 2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM, 10,064 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 Benchmark Check

Quadro GP100 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro GP100
1080p
low	117 FPS	190 FPS
medium	105 FPS	177 FPS
high	91 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	138 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	177 FPS
medium	87 FPS	149 FPS
high	76 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	108 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	109 FPS
medium	49 FPS	91 FPS
high	41 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	61 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Quadro GP100

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro GP100
1080p
low	216 FPS	313 FPS
medium	181 FPS	274 FPS
high	148 FPS	207 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	171 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	212 FPS
medium	107 FPS	181 FPS
high	87 FPS	145 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	118 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	108 FPS
medium	51 FPS	91 FPS
high	49 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	59 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Quadro GP100

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro GP100
1080p
low	453 FPS	617 FPS
medium	362 FPS	494 FPS
high	302 FPS	411 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	308 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	463 FPS
medium	272 FPS	370 FPS
high	226 FPS	308 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	231 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	308 FPS
medium	181 FPS	247 FPS
high	151 FPS	206 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	154 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Quadro GP100

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro GP100
1080p
low	358 FPS	455 FPS
medium	302 FPS	417 FPS
high	260 FPS	334 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	286 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	365 FPS
medium	254 FPS	337 FPS
high	208 FPS	259 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	218 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	234 FPS
medium	133 FPS	218 FPS
high	123 FPS	177 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	146 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Quadro GP100

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and Quadro GP100

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 GP100

The Quadro GP100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1304 MHz to 1442 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 235W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,710 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Quadro GP100's 13,710 — the Quadro GP100 leads by 36.2%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Quadro GP100 uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 3,584 (Quadro GP100). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 10.34 TFLOPS (Quadro GP100). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1442 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro GP100
G3D Mark Score	10,064	13,710+36%
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	16 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2560	3584+40%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS	10.34 TFLOPS+17%
Boost Clock	1733 MHz+20%	1442 MHz
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	160	224+40%
L1 Cache	0.94 MB	1.3 MB+38%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro GP100 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro GP100
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 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro GP100 has 16 GB. The Quadro GP100 offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 1024 GB/s (Quadro GP100) — a 433.3% advantage for the Quadro GP100. Bus width: 192-bit vs 4096-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 4 MB (Quadro GP100) — the Quadro GP100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro GP100
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	16 GB+167%
Memory Type	GDDR5	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	1024 GB/s+433%
Bus Width	192-bit	4096-bit+2033%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12 (Quadro GP100). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro GP100
DirectX	12	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.5	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs NVENC 4th gen (Quadro GP100). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs NVDEC 3rd gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 (Quadro GP100).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro GP100
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	NVENC 4th gen
Decoder	NVDEC (Pascal)	NVDEC 3rd gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the Quadro GP100's 235W — a 26.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 500W (Quadro GP100). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 173mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro GP100
TDP	180W-23%	235W
Recommended PSU	400W-20%	500W
Power Connector	6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	173mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	80°C
Perf/Watt	55.9	58.3+4%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 MSRP, while the Quadro GP100 launched at $7000. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 96.4% less ($6751 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 2.0 (Quadro GP100) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1920% better value.