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 P400 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce GTX 1060 vs Quadro P400: 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

✅506.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 311.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 9.8 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Quadro P400 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce GTX 1060 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

❌2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌500% higher power demand at 180W vs 30W.
❌19.3% longer card at 173mm vs 145mm.

Quadro P400

2017

Why buy it

✅Costs $80 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Draws 30W instead of 180W, a 150W reduction.
✅Measures 145mm instead of 173mm, a 28mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2017 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 9.8 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($169 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 506.7% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 506.6% in PassMark G3D (10,064 vs 1,659), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 1060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 6 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 1060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $80 more expensive on MSRP at $249 vs $169, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 311.7% (40.4 vs 9.8), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce GTX 1060 vs Quadro P400 Technical Specifications

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

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 P400

The Quadro P400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 7 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1252 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,659 points. Launch price was $119.99.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Quadro P400's 1,659 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 506.6%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Quadro P400 uses Pascal, both on 16 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 256 (Quadro P400). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 0.641 TFLOPS (Quadro P400). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1252 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P400
G3D Mark Score	10,064+507%	1,659
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	16 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2560+900%	256
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS+1284%	0.641 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1733 MHz+38%	1252 MHz
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	160+900%	16
L1 Cache	960 KB+900%	96 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 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 P400 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P400
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 P400 carries 2 GB. GeForce GTX 1060 gives you 200% 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 64-bit on the Quadro P400. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 0.5 MB (Quadro P400) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P400
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+200%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12_1 (Quadro P400). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P400
DirectX	12	12_1
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro P400). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs NVDEC 4th Gen.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P400
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC (Pascal)	NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the Quadro P400's 30W — a 142.9% difference. The Quadro P400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 350W (Quadro P400). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 173mm vs 145mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P400
TDP	180W	30W-83%
Recommended PSU	400W	350W-13%
Power Connector	6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	173mm	145mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	1-50%
Perf/Watt	55.9+1%	55.3

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1060 came in at $249, while the Quadro P400 launched at $169. On MSRP, Quadro P400 was 32.1% cheaper ($80 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 9.8 (Quadro P400) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 312.2% better value. The newer card here is Quadro P400 (2017 vs 2016).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P400
MSRP	$249	$169-32%
Performance per Dollar	40.4+312%	9.8
Codename	GP104	GP107
Release	May 27 2016	February 7 2017
Ranking	#137	#741

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