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 $8,750 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $8,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1813% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 2.1 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $8,999 MSRP).
✅Draws 180W instead of 250W, a 70W reduction.
✅Measures 173mm instead of 267mm, a 94mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro GV100 across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 32 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 GV100

2018

Why buy it

✅80.4% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅433.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 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

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 32 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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3514.1% HIGHER MSRP
$8,999 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.1 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($8,999 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌38.9% higher power demand at 250W vs 180W.
❌54.3% longer card at 267mm vs 173mm.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Quadro GV100

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $8,750 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $8,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1813% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 2.1 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $8,999 MSRP).
✅Draws 180W instead of 250W, a 70W reduction.
✅Measures 173mm instead of 267mm, a 94mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅80.4% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅433.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 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 GV100 across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 32 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

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 32 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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3514.1% HIGHER MSRP
$8,999 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.1 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($8,999 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌38.9% higher power demand at 250W vs 180W.
❌54.3% longer card at 267mm vs 173mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro GV100 better than GeForce GTX 1060?

Yes. Quadro GV100 is clearly the better overall GPU here. Quadro GV100 averages 80.4% more FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 19,013 vs 10,064 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Quadro GV100 is a 2018 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while GeForce GTX 1060 is a 2016 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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

Quadro GV100 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2018 generation instead of 2016, 88.9% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 32 GB instead of 6 GB, and a 12nm process instead of 16nm. 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 GV100 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Quadro GV100 is about 3514.1% more expensive on MSRP at $8,999 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 80.4% more estimated average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data and 88.9% 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 GV100 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro GV100
1080p
low	117 FPS	210 FPS
medium	105 FPS	185 FPS
high	91 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	188 FPS
medium	87 FPS	158 FPS
high	76 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	94 FPS
medium	49 FPS	80 FPS
high	41 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	47 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro GV100
1080p
low	216 FPS	385 FPS
medium	181 FPS	342 FPS
high	148 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	208 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	258 FPS
medium	107 FPS	224 FPS
high	87 FPS	174 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	141 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	128 FPS
medium	51 FPS	106 FPS
high	49 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	69 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Quadro GV100

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro GV100
1080p
low	453 FPS	856 FPS
medium	362 FPS	684 FPS
high	302 FPS	570 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	428 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	642 FPS
medium	272 FPS	513 FPS
high	226 FPS	428 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	321 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	428 FPS
medium	181 FPS	342 FPS
high	151 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	214 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Quadro GV100

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro GV100
1080p
low	358 FPS	318 FPS
medium	302 FPS	279 FPS
high	260 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	203 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	243 FPS
medium	254 FPS	219 FPS
high	208 FPS	185 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	157 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	148 FPS
medium	133 FPS	128 FPS
high	123 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	83 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and Quadro GV100

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 GV100

The Quadro GV100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 27 2018. It features the Volta architecture. The core clock ranges from 1132 MHz to 1627 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,013 points. Launch price was $8,999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Quadro GV100's 19,013 — the Quadro GV100 leads by 88.9%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Quadro GV100 uses Volta, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 5,120 (Quadro GV100). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 16.66 TFLOPS (Quadro GV100). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1627 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro GV100
G3D Mark Score	10,064	19,013+89%
Architecture	Pascal	Volta
Process Node	16 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2560	5120+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS	16.66 TFLOPS+88%
Boost Clock	1733 MHz+7%	1627 MHz
ROPs	64	128+100%
TMUs	160	320+100%
L1 Cache	0.94 MB	10 MB+964%
L2 Cache	2 MB	6 MB+200%

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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 GV100 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro GV100
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 GV100 has 32 GB. The Quadro GV100 offers 433.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 1024 GB/s (Quadro GV100) — a 433.3% advantage for the Quadro GV100. Bus width: 192-bit vs 4096-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 6 MB (Quadro GV100) — the Quadro GV100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro GV100
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	32 GB+433%
Memory Type	GDDR5	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	1024 GB/s+433%
Bus Width	192-bit	4096-bit+2033%
L2 Cache	2 MB	6 MB+200%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12.1 (Quadro GV100). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro GV100
DirectX	12	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro GV100). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs NVDEC 4th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs H.264,H.265 (Quadro GV100).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro GV100
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC (Pascal)	NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the Quadro GV100's 250W — a 32.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 650W (Quadro GV100). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 173mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro GV100
TDP	180W-28%	250W
Recommended PSU	400W-38%	650W
Power Connector	6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	173mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	55.9	76.1+36%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 MSRP, while the Quadro GV100 launched at $8999. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 97.2% less ($8750 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 2.1 (Quadro GV100) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1823.8% better value. The Quadro GV100 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).