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 P4000 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 P4000: 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

✅7.5% more average FPS across 50 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.
❌2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory 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 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2017 hardware with 8 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory 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

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 1060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 7.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Quadro P4000 instead at 11,431 vs 10,064, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

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 because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 1060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $566 cheaper on MSRP at $249 vs $815, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 188.2% (40.4 vs 14.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce GTX 1060 vs Quadro P4000 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 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 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro P4000 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

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 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P4000 carries 8 GB. Quadro P4000 gives you 33.3% 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 P4000.

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

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1060 came in at $249, while the Quadro P4000 launched at $815. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1060 was 69.4% cheaper ($566 less). 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 newer card here is Quadro P4000 (2017 vs 2016).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P4000
MSRP	$249-69%	$815
Performance per Dollar	40.4+189%	14.0
Codename	GP104	GP104
Release	May 27 2016	February 6 2017
Ranking	#137	#239

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