GeForce GTX 1060 vs Quadro P2000 Max-Q

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

✅+88% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Quadro P2000 Max-Q: it remains the more sensible modern option while Quadro P2000 Max-Q is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌125% higher power demand at 180W vs 80W.

Quadro P2000 Max-Q

2017

Why buy it

✅Draws 80W instead of 180W, a 100W reduction.
✅More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,353 vs 10,064).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Quadro P2000 Max-Q

2017

Why buy it

✅+88% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Quadro P2000 Max-Q: it remains the more sensible modern option while Quadro P2000 Max-Q is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Why buy it

✅Draws 80W instead of 180W, a 100W reduction.
✅More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌125% higher power demand at 180W vs 80W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,353 vs 10,064).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌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 P2000 Max-Q?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,064 vs 5,353 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1060 is a 2016 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Quadro P2000 Max-Q is a 2017 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?

GeForce GTX 1060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 88.0% more raw performance headroom and more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 4 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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at $249 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 88.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. Quadro P2000 Max-Q is the newer 2017 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (80W vs 180W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

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

Yes. Quadro P2000 Max-Q 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 (80W vs 180W), and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1060. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1060 currently gives you 88.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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 Max-Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P2000 Max-Q
1080p
low	117 FPS	79 FPS
medium	105 FPS	69 FPS
high	91 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	37 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	71 FPS
medium	87 FPS	61 FPS
high	76 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	29 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	25 FPS
medium	49 FPS	23 FPS
high	41 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	14 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P2000 Max-Q
1080p
low	216 FPS	130 FPS
medium	181 FPS	99 FPS
high	148 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	46 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	86 FPS
medium	107 FPS	58 FPS
high	87 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	31 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	39 FPS
medium	51 FPS	29 FPS
high	49 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	17 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P2000 Max-Q
1080p
low	453 FPS	241 FPS
medium	362 FPS	193 FPS
high	302 FPS	161 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	120 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	181 FPS
medium	272 FPS	145 FPS
high	226 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	90 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	120 FPS
medium	181 FPS	96 FPS
high	151 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	55 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P2000 Max-Q
1080p
low	358 FPS	178 FPS
medium	302 FPS	143 FPS
high	260 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	97 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	127 FPS
medium	254 FPS	103 FPS
high	208 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	69 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	70 FPS
medium	133 FPS	57 FPS
high	123 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	34 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

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 Max-Q

The Quadro P2000 Max-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 5 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1215 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,353 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Quadro P2000 Max-Q's 5,353 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 88%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Quadro P2000 Max-Q uses Pascal, both on 16 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 768 (Quadro P2000 Max-Q). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1468 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P2000 Max-Q
G3D Mark Score	10,064+88%	5,353
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	16 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2560+233%	768
Boost Clock	1733 MHz+18%	1468 MHz

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

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P2000 Max-Q
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 Max-Q has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P2000 Max-Q
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the Quadro P2000 Max-Q's 80W — a 76.9% difference. The Quadro P2000 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 350W (Quadro P2000 Max-Q). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.