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 M1200 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 M1200: 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

✅235.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
✅Quadro M1200 is already obsolete for modern gaming, 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.
❌300% higher power demand at 180W vs 45W.

Quadro M1200

2017

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 180W, a 135W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2017 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown 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 235.7% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 213.3% in PassMark G3D (10,064 vs 3,212), 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 4 GB of VRAM and a 16nm process instead of 28nm. 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 today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GTX 1060 vs Quadro M1200 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 M1200

The Quadro M1200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2017. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1093 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,212 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Quadro M1200's 3,212 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 213.3%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Quadro M1200 uses Maxwell, both on 16 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 640 (Quadro M1200). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 1.399 TFLOPS (Quadro M1200). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1150 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro M1200
G3D Mark Score	10,064+213%	3,212
Architecture	Pascal	Maxwell
Process Node	16 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2560+300%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS+534%	1.399 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1733 MHz+51%	1150 MHz
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	160+300%	40
L1 Cache	960 KB+200%	320 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 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 Quadro M1200 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro M1200
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 M1200 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 64-bit on the Quadro M1200.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro M1200
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12 (11_0) (Quadro M1200). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro M1200
DirectX	12	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.5	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 3rd Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M1200). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs H.264,HEVC,VP8 (Quadro M1200).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro M1200
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	3rd Gen NVENC (Maxwell)
Decoder	NVDEC (Pascal)	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	H.264,HEVC,VP8

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the Quadro M1200's 45W — a 120% difference. The Quadro M1200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 350W (Quadro M1200). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro M1200
TDP	180W	45W-75%
Recommended PSU	400W	350W-13%
Power Connector	6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	173mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	—	82°C
Perf/Watt	55.9	71.4+28%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1060 came in at $249, while the Quadro M1200 launched at $0. On MSRP, Quadro M1200 was 100+% cheaper ($249 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs Infinity (Quadro M1200) — the Quadro M1200 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is Quadro M1200 (2017 vs 2016).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro M1200
MSRP	$249	$0-100%
Performance per Dollar	40.4	Infinity
Codename	GP104	GM107
Release	May 27 2016	January 11 2017
Ranking	#137	#567

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