GeForce GTX 1060 vs Quadro P4000 Max-Q

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

✅42.3% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown 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.
❌80% higher power demand at 180W vs 100W.

Quadro P4000 Max-Q

2017

Why buy it

✅Draws 100W instead of 180W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Quadro P4000 Max-Q

2017

Why buy it

✅42.3% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 100W instead of 180W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌80% higher power demand at 180W vs 100W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1060 better than Quadro P4000 Max-Q?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 42.3% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data, 34.2% 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 34.2% 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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at $249 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 42.3% more estimated average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data and 34.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. Quadro P4000 Max-Q is the newer 2017 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (100W vs 180W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

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

Yes. Quadro P4000 Max-Q 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 (100W vs 180W), and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1060. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1060 currently gives you 34.2% higher G3D Mark and 42.3% more estimated average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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 Max-Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P4000 Max-Q
1080p
low	117 FPS	82 FPS
medium	105 FPS	71 FPS
high	91 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	40 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	72 FPS
medium	87 FPS	63 FPS
high	76 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	30 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	26 FPS
medium	49 FPS	24 FPS
high	41 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	14 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P4000 Max-Q
1080p
low	216 FPS	210 FPS
medium	181 FPS	180 FPS
high	148 FPS	137 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	110 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	160 FPS
medium	107 FPS	134 FPS
high	87 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	85 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	94 FPS
medium	51 FPS	77 FPS
high	49 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	49 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P4000 Max-Q
1080p
low	453 FPS	338 FPS
medium	362 FPS	270 FPS
high	302 FPS	225 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	169 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	253 FPS
medium	272 FPS	202 FPS
high	226 FPS	169 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	127 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	169 FPS
medium	181 FPS	135 FPS
high	151 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	84 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P4000 Max-Q
1080p
low	358 FPS	162 FPS
medium	302 FPS	133 FPS
high	260 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	118 FPS
medium	254 FPS	99 FPS
high	208 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	67 FPS
medium	133 FPS	54 FPS
high	123 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	32 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

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 Max-Q

The Quadro P4000 Max-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1114 MHz to 1228 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,500 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Quadro P4000 Max-Q's 7,500 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 34.2%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Quadro P4000 Max-Q uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 1,792 (Quadro P4000 Max-Q). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 4.401 TFLOPS (Quadro P4000 Max-Q). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1228 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P4000 Max-Q
G3D Mark Score	10,064+34%	7,500
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	16 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2560+43%	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS+102%	4.401 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1733 MHz+41%	1228 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 Max-Q relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P4000 Max-Q
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 Max-Q 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.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P4000 Max-Q
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
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 12.1 (Quadro P4000 Max-Q). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P4000 Max-Q
DirectX	12	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs NVENC 6.0 (Quadro P4000 Max-Q). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P4000 Max-Q).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P4000 Max-Q
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	NVENC 6.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Pascal)	PureVideo HD VP8
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 P4000 Max-Q's 100W — a 57.1% difference. The Quadro P4000 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 350W (Quadro P4000 Max-Q). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 173mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.