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GeForce GTX 1060 vs Quadro P2200

CPUCPUGPUGPU
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz
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NVIDIA

Quadro P2200

2019Core: 1000 MHzBoost: 1493 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1060 vs Quadro P2200 Performance Spectrum

GeForce GTX 1060
6 GB 180
10,064
+7.2%
brand logoGeForce GTX 680
brand logoGeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
brand logoGeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
brand logoGeForce GTX TITAN Z
brand logoGeForce GTX 980 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
Quadro P2200
5 GB 75
9,386
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GTX 560 Ti 448
brand logoGeForce MX570 A
brand logoGeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce GTX Titan
brand logoGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
brand logoGeForce RTX 3060 12GB
brand logoRTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation
brand logoGeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

About G3D Mark

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 P2200 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low117 FPS
medium105 FPS
high91 FPS
ultra77 FPS
1080P
Quadro P2200
low81 FPS
medium69 FPS
high56 FPS
ultra37 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low216 FPS
medium181 FPS
high148 FPS
ultra113 FPS
1080P
Quadro P2200
low156 FPS
medium120 FPS
high89 FPS
ultra61 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low453 FPS
medium362 FPS
high302 FPS
ultra226 FPS
1080P
Quadro P2200
low333 FPS
medium295 FPS
high220 FPS
ultra184 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low358 FPS
medium302 FPS
high260 FPS
ultra226 FPS
1080P
Quadro P2200
low147 FPS
medium120 FPS
high103 FPS
ultra87 FPS
Among Us

Among Us

1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1080P
Quadro P2200
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low237 FPS
medium218 FPS
high193 FPS
ultra177 FPS
1080P
Quadro P2200
low138 FPS
medium119 FPS
high99 FPS
ultra79 FPS
ARC Raiders

ARC Raiders

1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low92 FPS
medium73 FPS
high59 FPS
ultra41 FPS
1080P
Quadro P2200
low71 FPS
medium54 FPS
high45 FPS
ultra32 FPS
Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low128 FPS
medium104 FPS
high94 FPS
ultra70 FPS
1080P
Quadro P2200
low51 FPS
medium35 FPS
high28 FPS
ultra22 FPS
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low107 FPS
medium91 FPS
high69 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1080P
Quadro P2200
low79 FPS
medium62 FPS
high51 FPS
ultra40 FPS
Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty: Warzone

1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low122 FPS
medium101 FPS
high85 FPS
ultra72 FPS
1080P
Quadro P2200
low73 FPS
medium57 FPS
high45 FPS
ultra35 FPS
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GeForce GTX 1060 vs Quadro P2200: 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

  • ✅67.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • ✅Costs $180 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $429 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 84.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 21.9 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $429 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

  • ❌2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • ❌140% higher power demand at 180W vs 75W.

Quadro P2200

2019

Why buy it

  • ✅GeForce GTX 1060 is already legacy-tier future-proofing, so Quadro P2200 is the less risky modern option long term.
  • ✅Draws 75W instead of 180W, a 105W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • ❌Less VRAM, with 5 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌Older hardware, 5 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • ❌
    72.3% HIGHER MSRP
    $429 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 21.9 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($429 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 67.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 7.2% in PassMark G3D (10,064 vs 9,386), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
Quadro P2200 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2019 generation instead of 2016. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 1060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $180 cheaper on MSRP at $249 vs $429, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 84.7% (40.4 vs 21.9), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX 1060 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, Quadro P2200 has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 1060 vs Quadro P2200 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

Quadro P2200

The Quadro P2200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 10 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1493 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,386 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Quadro P2200's 9,386 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 7.2%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Quadro P2200 uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 1,280 (Quadro P2200). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 3.822 TFLOPS (Quadro P2200). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1493 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Quadro P2200
G3D Mark Score
10,064+7%
9,386
Architecture
Pascal
Pascal
Process Node
16 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
2560+100%
1280
Compute (TFLOPS)
8.873 TFLOPS+132%
3.822 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1733 MHz+16%
1493 MHz
ROPs
64+60%
40
TMUs
160+100%
80
L1 Cache
960 KB+100%
480 KB
L2 Cache
2 MB+60%
1.25 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 P2200 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Quadro P2200
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 P2200 carries 5 GB. GeForce GTX 1060 gives you 20% 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 256-bit on the Quadro P2200. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 1.25 MB (Quadro P2200) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Quadro P2200
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 12.1 (Quadro P2200). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Quadro P2200
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 6th Gen NVENC (Quadro P2200). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs 3rd Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P2200).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Quadro P2200
Encoder
NVENC (Pascal)
6th Gen NVENC
Decoder
NVDEC (Pascal)
3rd Gen NVDEC
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 P2200's 75W — a 82.4% difference. The Quadro P2200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 500W (Quadro P2200). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 173mm vs 201mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Quadro P2200
TDP
180W
75W-58%
Recommended PSU
400W-20%
500W
Power Connector
6-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
173mm
201mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
—
75°C
Perf/Watt
55.9
125.1+124%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1060 came in at $249, while the Quadro P2200 launched at $429. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1060 was 42% cheaper ($180 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 21.9 (Quadro P2200) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 84.5% better value. The newer card here is Quadro P2200 (2019 vs 2016).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Quadro P2200
MSRP
$249-42%
$429
Performance per Dollar
40.4+84%
21.9
Codename
GP104
GP106
Release
May 27 2016
June 10 2019
Ranking
#137
#281
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