GeForce GTX 1060 vs Quadro P3000 (móvel)

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

✅+57.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $351 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 279.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 10.6 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

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 P3000 (móvel)

2017

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,385 vs 10,064).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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141% HIGHER MSRP
$600 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 10.6 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($600 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Quadro P3000 (móvel)

2017

Why buy it

✅+57.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $351 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 279.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 10.6 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

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 (6,385 vs 10,064).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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141% HIGHER MSRP
$600 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 10.6 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($600 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1060 better than Quadro P3000 (móvel)?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 57.6% higher PassMark G3D performance and 6 GB vs 4 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 57.6% 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 about $351 cheaper on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $600 MSRP, and you are getting 57.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 279.8%. Quadro P3000 (móvel) 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 P3000 (móvel) make more sense than GeForce GTX 1060?

Yes. Quadro P3000 (móvel) 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 $600 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1060. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1060 currently gives you 57.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 279.8%.

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 P3000 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P3000 (móvel)
1080p
low	117 FPS	103 FPS
medium	105 FPS	88 FPS
high	91 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	90 FPS
medium	87 FPS	77 FPS
high	76 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	33 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	28 FPS
medium	49 FPS	27 FPS
high	41 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	16 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P3000 (móvel)
1080p
low	216 FPS	219 FPS
medium	181 FPS	186 FPS
high	148 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	107 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	161 FPS
medium	107 FPS	132 FPS
high	87 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	86 FPS
medium	51 FPS	70 FPS
high	49 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	44 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Quadro P3000 (móvel)

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P3000 (móvel)
1080p
low	453 FPS	287 FPS
medium	362 FPS	230 FPS
high	302 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	144 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	215 FPS
medium	272 FPS	172 FPS
high	226 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	108 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	144 FPS
medium	181 FPS	115 FPS
high	151 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	72 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Quadro P3000 (móvel)

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P3000 (móvel)
1080p
low	358 FPS	187 FPS
medium	302 FPS	154 FPS
high	260 FPS	137 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	127 FPS
medium	254 FPS	106 FPS
high	208 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	73 FPS
medium	133 FPS	59 FPS
high	123 FPS	48 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 P3000 (móvel)

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 P3000 (móvel)

The Quadro P3000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1088 MHz to 1215 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,385 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Quadro P3000 (móvel)'s 6,385 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 57.6%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Quadro P3000 (móvel) uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 1,280 (Quadro P3000 (móvel)). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 3.11 TFLOPS (Quadro P3000 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1215 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P3000 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	10,064+58%	6,385
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	16 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2560+100%	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS+185%	3.11 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1733 MHz+43%	1215 MHz
ROPs	64+33%	48
TMUs	160+100%	80
L1 Cache	960 KB+100%	480 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+33%	1.5 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 P3000 (móvel) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P3000 (móvel)
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 P3000 (móvel) has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 50% 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 1.5 MB (Quadro P3000 (móvel)) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P3000 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB+33%	1.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the Quadro P3000 (móvel)'s 75W — a 82.4% difference. The Quadro P3000 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 350W (Quadro P3000 (móvel)). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P3000 (móvel)
TDP	180W	75W-58%
Recommended PSU	400W	350W-13%
Power Connector	6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	173mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Perf/Watt	55.9	85.1+52%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 MSRP, while the Quadro P3000 (móvel) launched at $600. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 58.5% less ($351 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 10.6 (Quadro P3000 (móvel)) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 281.1% better value. The Quadro P3000 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).