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

✅9.2% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $566 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $815 MSRP).
✅Delivers 188.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 14.0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $815 MSRP).
✅Measures 173mm instead of 241mm, a 68mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,064 vs 11,431).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌71.4% higher power demand at 180W vs 105W.

Quadro P4000

2017

Why buy it

✅+13.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Draws 105W instead of 180W, a 75W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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227.3% HIGHER MSRP
$815 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 14.0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($815 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌39.3% longer card at 241mm vs 173mm.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Quadro P4000

2017

Why buy it

✅9.2% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $566 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $815 MSRP).
✅Delivers 188.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 14.0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $815 MSRP).
✅Measures 173mm instead of 241mm, a 68mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅+13.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Draws 105W instead of 180W, a 75W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,064 vs 11,431).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌71.4% higher power demand at 180W vs 105W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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227.3% HIGHER MSRP
$815 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 14.0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($815 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌39.3% longer card at 241mm vs 173mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro P4000 better than GeForce GTX 1060?

Yes. Quadro P4000 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 13.6% higher PassMark G3D performance and 8 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2017 instead of 2016, 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 safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Quadro P4000 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Quadro P4000 is about 227.3% more expensive on MSRP at $815 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data and 13.6% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1060 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does GeForce GTX 1060 make more sense than Quadro P4000?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1060 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 future-proofing and staying closer to $249 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro P4000. The trade-off is that Quadro P4000 currently gives you 13.6% higher G3D Mark and lower estimated average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce GTX 1060 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 P4000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P4000
1080p
low	117 FPS	111 FPS
medium	105 FPS	94 FPS
high	91 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	53 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	94 FPS
medium	87 FPS	79 FPS
high	76 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	39 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	37 FPS
medium	49 FPS	34 FPS
high	41 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	18 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Quadro P4000

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P4000
1080p
low	216 FPS	223 FPS
medium	181 FPS	190 FPS
high	148 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	117 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	164 FPS
medium	107 FPS	139 FPS
high	87 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	88 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	96 FPS
medium	51 FPS	80 FPS
high	49 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	51 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Quadro P4000

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P4000
1080p
low	453 FPS	514 FPS
medium	362 FPS	412 FPS
high	302 FPS	343 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	257 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	386 FPS
medium	272 FPS	309 FPS
high	226 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	193 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	257 FPS
medium	181 FPS	206 FPS
high	151 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	129 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Quadro P4000

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P4000
1080p
low	358 FPS	250 FPS
medium	302 FPS	219 FPS
high	260 FPS	176 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	147 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	191 FPS
medium	254 FPS	166 FPS
high	208 FPS	130 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	105 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	101 FPS
medium	133 FPS	83 FPS
high	123 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	51 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Quadro P4000

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and Quadro P4000

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 P4000

The Quadro P4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 6 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1202 MHz to 1480 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 105W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,431 points. Launch price was $815.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Quadro P4000's 11,431 — the Quadro P4000 leads by 13.6%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Quadro P4000 uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 1,792 (Quadro P4000). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 5.304 TFLOPS (Quadro P4000). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1480 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P4000
G3D Mark Score	10,064	11,431+14%
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	16 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2560+43%	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS+67%	5.304 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1733 MHz+17%	1480 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160+43%	112
L1 Cache	960 KB+43%	672 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 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 P4000 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P4000
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 P4000 has 8 GB. The Quadro P4000 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P4000
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12.0 (Quadro P4000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P4000
DirectX	12	12.0
Vulkan	1.3+30%	1.0
OpenGL	4.5	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 6th Gen NVENC (Quadro P4000). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P4000).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P4000
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	6th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (Pascal)	PureVideo HD VP8
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the Quadro P4000's 105W — a 52.6% difference. The Quadro P4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 500W (Quadro P4000). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 173mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P4000
TDP	180W	105W-42%
Recommended PSU	400W-20%	500W
Power Connector	6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	173mm	241mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	—	80°C
Perf/Watt	55.9	108.9+95%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 MSRP, while the Quadro P4000 launched at $815. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 69.4% less ($566 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 14.0 (Quadro P4000) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 188.6% better value. The Quadro P4000 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).