GeForce GTX 1060 vs Quadro M5000M

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

✅35.3% more average FPS across 49 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).
✅More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 16nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 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.
❌80% higher power demand at 180W vs 100W.

Quadro M5000M

2015

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Draws 100W instead of 180W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Quadro M5000M

2015

Why buy it

✅35.3% more average FPS across 49 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).
✅More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 16nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Draws 100W instead of 180W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 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.
❌80% higher power demand at 180W vs 100W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1060 better than Quadro M5000M?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 35.3% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 42.6% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2016 instead of 2015, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

GeForce GTX 1060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2016 generation instead of 2015, 42.6% more raw performance headroom, and a 16nm process instead of 28nm. That extra performance headroom should help it hold higher settings and newer game demands for longer.

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

GeForce GTX 1060 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce GTX 1060 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $249 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 35.3% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 42.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro M5000M still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro M5000M is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if GeForce GTX 1060 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 M5000M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro M5000M
1080p
low	117 FPS	105 FPS
medium	105 FPS	89 FPS
high	91 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	48 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	89 FPS
medium	87 FPS	75 FPS
high	76 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	36 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	36 FPS
medium	49 FPS	32 FPS
high	41 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	17 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro M5000M
1080p
low	216 FPS	203 FPS
medium	181 FPS	174 FPS
high	148 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	100 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	151 FPS
medium	107 FPS	125 FPS
high	87 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	85 FPS
medium	51 FPS	71 FPS
high	49 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	43 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro M5000M
1080p
low	453 FPS	318 FPS
medium	362 FPS	254 FPS
high	302 FPS	212 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	159 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	238 FPS
medium	272 FPS	191 FPS
high	226 FPS	159 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	119 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	159 FPS
medium	181 FPS	127 FPS
high	151 FPS	106 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	79 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro M5000M
1080p
low	358 FPS	219 FPS
medium	302 FPS	186 FPS
high	260 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	127 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	172 FPS
medium	254 FPS	149 FPS
high	208 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	96 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	97 FPS
medium	133 FPS	76 FPS
high	123 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	48 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and Quadro M5000M

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 M5000M

The Quadro M5000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 18 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 975 MHz to 1051 MHz. It has 1,536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,056 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Quadro M5000M's 7,056 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 42.6%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Quadro M5000M uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 16 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 1 (Quadro M5000M). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 2.995 TFLOPS (Quadro M5000M). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1051 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro M5000M
G3D Mark Score	10,064+43%	7,056
Architecture	Pascal	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	16 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2560+67%	1,536
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS+196%	2.995 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1733 MHz+65%	1051 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160+67%	96
L1 Cache	960 KB+67%	576 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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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 M5000M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro M5000M
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 M5000M has 8 GB. The Quadro M5000M offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro M5000M
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12.1 (Quadro M5000M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro M5000M
DirectX	12	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
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 5.0 (Quadro M5000M). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (Quadro M5000M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro M5000M
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	NVENC 5.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Pascal)	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the Quadro M5000M's 100W — a 57.1% difference. The Quadro M5000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 350W (Quadro M5000M). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 173mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.