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

✅+44.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $176 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $425 MSRP).
✅Delivers 146.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 16.4 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $425 MSRP).
✅20% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 5 GB).
✅Measures 173mm instead of 201mm, a 28mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌140% higher power demand at 180W vs 75W.

Quadro P2000

2017

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,964 vs 10,064).
❌Less VRAM, with 5 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 5 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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70.7% HIGHER MSRP
$425 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 16.4 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($425 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Quadro P2000

2017

Why buy it

✅+44.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $176 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $425 MSRP).
✅Delivers 146.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 16.4 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $425 MSRP).
✅20% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 5 GB).
✅Measures 173mm instead of 201mm, a 28mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌140% higher power demand at 180W vs 75W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,964 vs 10,064).
❌Less VRAM, with 5 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 5 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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70.7% HIGHER MSRP
$425 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 16.4 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($425 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1060 better than Quadro P2000?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 44.5% higher PassMark G3D performance and 6 GB vs 5 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2016 instead of 2017, 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 44.5% more raw performance headroom and more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 5 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?

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 about $176 cheaper on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $425 MSRP, and you are getting 44.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 146.7%. Quadro P2000 is the newer 2017 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (75W vs 180W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Quadro P2000 make more sense than GeForce GTX 1060?

Yes. Quadro P2000 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (75W vs 180W), and staying closer to $425 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1060. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1060 currently gives you 44.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 146.7%.

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 P2000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P2000
1080p
low	117 FPS	82 FPS
medium	105 FPS	70 FPS
high	91 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	72 FPS
medium	87 FPS	62 FPS
high	76 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	29 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	25 FPS
medium	49 FPS	24 FPS
high	41 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	14 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Quadro P2000

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P2000
1080p
low	216 FPS	159 FPS
medium	181 FPS	127 FPS
high	148 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	62 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	109 FPS
medium	107 FPS	85 FPS
high	87 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	45 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	53 FPS
medium	51 FPS	42 FPS
high	49 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	23 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Quadro P2000

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P2000
1080p
low	453 FPS	307 FPS
medium	362 FPS	251 FPS
high	302 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	157 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	230 FPS
medium	272 FPS	188 FPS
high	226 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	118 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	143 FPS
medium	181 FPS	125 FPS
high	151 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	54 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Quadro P2000

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P2000
1080p
low	358 FPS	181 FPS
medium	302 FPS	149 FPS
high	260 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	106 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	125 FPS
medium	254 FPS	104 FPS
high	208 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	73 FPS
medium	133 FPS	59 FPS
high	123 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	34 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Quadro P2000

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and Quadro P2000

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 P2000

The Quadro P2000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 6 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1076 MHz to 1480 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,964 points. Launch price was $585.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Quadro P2000's 6,964 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 44.5%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Quadro P2000 uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 1,024 (Quadro P2000). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 3.031 TFLOPS (Quadro P2000). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1480 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P2000
G3D Mark Score	10,064+45%	6,964
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	16 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2560+150%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS+193%	3.031 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1733 MHz+17%	1480 MHz
ROPs	64+60%	40
TMUs	160+150%	64
L1 Cache	960 KB+150%	384 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+60%	1.25 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 P2000 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P2000
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 P2000 has 5 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 20% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 1.25 MB (Quadro P2000) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P2000
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+20%	5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB+60%	1.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12.0 (Quadro P2000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P2000
DirectX	12	12.0
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 NVENC 6.0 (Quadro P2000). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P2000).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P2000
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	NVENC 6.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Pascal)	PureVideo HD VP8
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the Quadro P2000's 75W — a 82.4% difference. The Quadro P2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 350W (Quadro P2000). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 173mm vs 201mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P2000
TDP	180W	75W-58%
Recommended PSU	400W	350W-13%
Power Connector	6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	173mm	201mm
Height	111mm	112mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Perf/Watt	55.9	92.9+66%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 MSRP, while the Quadro P2000 launched at $425. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 41.4% less ($176 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 16.4 (Quadro P2000) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 146.3% better value. The Quadro P2000 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).